BUXTON – A York County Superior Court judge last week granted court-appointed lawyers time to review the cases of a former Buxton couple facing multiple animal cruelty charges. John and Heidi Frasca, who owned the J’aime Kennel in Buxton, each requested a jury trial after pleading not guilty last summer in Biddeford District Court to […]
March 2010
Posted inAmerican Journal
Graduation costs covered, for now
WESTBROOK–Two local businesses have stepped forward to cover the rental of Merrill Auditorium for the Westbrook High School class of 2010’s graduation. But it might be up to the class of 2011 to pay its own way. The location of this year’s graduation came into question in November when the School Committee was scheduled to […]
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Report recommends changes for Mill Creek Park in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — A landscape architect has recommended creating a gateway to Mill Creek Park at the corner of Broadway and Ocean Street – a proposal that would change the proposed spot of a monument honoring military service members. Other recommendations for improving the park include removing the rose garden to increase sight lines into […]
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South Portland business offers free training space to firefighters
SOUTH PORTLAND — On Wednesday afternoon, Platoon 2 of South Portland Fire Department broke into groups in the HSE Gould warehouse on Cash Street. While Jason Perry stood atop a steel frame next to a makeshift plywood wall telling fellow firefighters about the ropes, knots and figure-eight carabiners for repelling down a wall, another group […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Burst bubble – Town manager warns of difficult budget for Windham
WINDHAM – Forecasting dismal revenues, decreased services and a budget gap of $1 million requiring drastic cuts, Windham Town Manager Tony Plante warned the public and town councilors Tuesday night to expect a difficult budget season that will likely lead to the loss of staff and services. Plante’s announcement didn’t come as a shock to […]
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South Portland Police Beat: March 11
Arrests 2/27 at 12:34 a.m. Brian York, 19, was arrested on Sawyer Street by Officer Shane Stephenson on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and violation of bail conditions. 2/27 at 1:26 a.m. Bryan Conley, 22, was arrested on Sawyer Street by Officer Kevin Sager on a charge of violation of conditional release. 2/27 at […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: March 11
Arrests 3/4 at 11:35 a.m. Harry Skillings, Jr., 58, of Long Island, was arrested by Officer Robert P. Moore at Holmes Road and Bridges Drive on a warrant. 3/4 at 6:37 p.m. Kelvin Perez, 32, of Standish, was arrested by Officer Timothy Dalton on New and Running Hill roads on a charge of operating under […]
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Windham mulls Chaffin Pond purchase
WINDHAM – Chaffin Pond, a 9-acre body of water located on 123 secluded acres in busy North Windham, is being eyed by town leaders as a possible addition to its list of publicly accessible recreation areas. The acreage, which the town of Windham has leased since 2000, is owned by the Portland Water District. At […]
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Borrowing time: Three city building projects to fight for bonds
A leaky library, a crowded public services garage and an old junior high school all will be vying for the Westbrook City Council’s attention when it chooses which major renovation projects to bond next year. The needs of the three city buildings – the Walker Memorial Library, the public services facility and the former Wescott […]
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Sap run slow as Maple Sunday nears
GORHAM–Recent spring-like temperatures haven’t been sweet news at Parsons Maple Products in Gorham. With Maine Maple Sunday rapidly approaching, brothers Russell and Bob Parsons are hoping for more seasonal March weather to speed up the flow of Maple tree sap they’ll boil down into sweet syrup. “It has been a little too hot and we […]