I have to admit that it is easy to write about government. Whenever the Windham Town Council, Maine Legislature or Congress meet, they give me plenty of things to write about. Amazingly, all it takes is one meeting and I am instantly backlogged. Whether it is a sewer study that had been hidden for weeks, […]
2011
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Community space considered in replacement for Scarborough school
SCARBOROUGH — A discussion between town councilors and Wentworth Building Committee members Wednesday highlighted the town’s concerns that a new intermediate school may eliminate some of the spaces utilized by the town’s community programs. “We recognize there is a need to continue community services,” Superintendent of Schools Jo Anne Sizemore said. The discussion came after […]
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Inside Raymond – 1/21
Dipping for Olympians Once again, Team Raymond took the plunge and participated in the 23rd Special Olympics Lobster Dip which was held on New Year’s Day at Old Orchard Beach. Dippers were treated to a 52 degree sunny day but the water temperature was only a shocking 44 degrees. This year’s event had a record-breaking […]
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Scarborough compromise extends Higgins Beach parking, limits spaces
SCARBOROUGH — Parking along Higgins beach will now be allowed year-round, restricted to one hour in the summer and unlimited in the off season, for approximately 15 cars. All other parking along the beach and nearby streets has been eliminated. Also, the off-season has been extended by six weeks to match other town beaches. It […]
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Cape Elizabeth municipal tax rate could rise 1.5%
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Manager Michael McGovern plans to present the Town Council with a fiscal year 2012 municipal budget that will increase the municipal tax rate by 1.5 percent. At a Town Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, Councilor Sara Lennon, the chairwoman of the Finance Committee, said the increase would be the first […]
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Sugarloaf opens newly expanded ski area
The resort opens 60 acres of ski terrain in the new Brackett Basin area.
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Anti-smoking group gives Maine mixed reviews
AUGUSTA — Maine’s latest report card on tobacco use is getting mixed reviews from a leading anti-smoking group. The American Lung Association of Maine, whose report card is being released today, says it’s pleased with Maine’s A grade for protecting people from secondhand smoke. It also noted Maine’s grade for helping smokers quit improved from […]
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Repeal of health law approved in House
Republicans honor their campaign pledge in spite of opposition in the Senate and a threat of a presidential veto.
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Smart crusader: “I didn’t mean to start a movement”
Elisa Boxer-Cook says she didn’t intend to start the meter movement, but that’s what happened.
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SP bounces back, beats Portland in hockey battle
PORTLAND—According to coach Joe Robinson, the South Portland boys’ hockey team played some of its worst hockey of the season. And they won. The Red Riots overcame a lackluster first two periods to defeat Portland, 3-1, Thursday at Portland Ice Arena. South Portland led, 1-0, after two periods, but their coach wasn’t impressed. “I went […]