CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council tied up the last loose end in the short-term rental saga Monday night, putting teeth into the rules governing excessive noise. The council also approved an ordinance amendment that allows larger signs for some businesses operating in residential zones. In a unanimous vote, councilors amended the “disturbing the peace” […]
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South Portland City Council special election set for March 12
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nomination petitions for a March 12 special election to fill the District 1 City Council seat will be available at City Hall at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14. Councilors approved the election date in a 30-minute council meeting on Monday, Jan. 7. Voters will elect a replacement for former Councilor Tom Coward, […]
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3 charged with bringing cocaine to Maine
Police say they stopped the suspects’ vehicle as it was exiting the Maine Turnpike and seized 1½ ounces of crack cocaine.
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Winterfest returns to Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — From snow sculpting to wagon rides, Winterfest is set to return to town Saturday, Jan. 20. Sponsored by Scarborough Community Services, the 24th annual free-admission festival will be held on the Scarborough High School athletic fields and adjacent outdoor ice rinks. The festival begins with the lighting of a bonfire at noon. Events […]
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Ogunquit man hit by car dies from injuries
Richard Adams, 89, has died as a result of his injuries sustained when he was hit by a car on Dec. 22.
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Brunswick councilors elect Wilson, Knight as leaders
BRUNSWICK — Councilor Suzan Wilson of District 3 was elected Town Council chairwoman Monday night after she, at-large Councilor John G. Richardson and District 4 Councilor John Perreault were sworn into office. All three won uncontested races on Election Day last November. Wilson had unanimous support from her colleagues in the leadership vote, as did […]
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Bonds, Clemens rejected; no one elected to Hall
Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were appearing on the ballot for the first time.
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Greely wrestler earns milestone win
Greely senior wrestler Nick Vogel, who trains with Windham, recently earned the 100th victory of his career. Vogel wrestles at 160 pounds. He got his 100th victory at the Noble Invitational.
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Main Street Bath to launch 2013 fundraising campaign
BATH — Having nearly reached its $41,000 fundraising goal last year, Main Street Bath is ready to launch its 2013 campaign. The economic and community development booster program – which was one of five organizations last year to earn the Great American Main Street Award – raised nearly $36,000 in 2012, about 88 percent of its […]
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LePage blasts charter school commission, teachers union
In a rare news conference, the governor says Maine schools are failing and the charter commission is intimidated by special interests.