The Westbrook Planning Board was unanimous in its criticism of a proposed 96-unit condominium project on Austin Street during its first look at the plan Tuesday. The sketch plan for the project, at 388 Austin St., depicts eight, large two-story buildings that would each house 12 condo units. According to Mike Tadema-Wielandt, the engineer working […]
August 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Arts calendar
THEATER Through Saturday, Aug. 6 “Much Ado about Nothing,” presented by Fenix Theatre, 6:30 p.m., The Band Shell, Deering Oaks Park. Free. www.fenixtheatre.com. Thursday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 20 “Can-Can Parisien and Raymonda” presented by Maine State Ballet, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, MSB’s Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. 781-3587 […]
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Swap shop opens in South Portland
The new swap shop at the South Portland transfer station opened to the public this week. The goal is to recycle and reuse gently used items of all kinds. The shop will be open Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The city is still seeking volunteers willing to staff the swap shop. Volunteer duties include keeping items […]
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Old Wok Inn could be new Dunkin' Donuts
The former Wok Inn on outer Main Street in South Portland has sat vacant for the past 3½ years, but now there may be new life for the property. Cafua Management, owners of more than 300 Dunkin’ Donuts stores in New England, is proposing to raze the former restaurant and build a new Dunkin’ Donuts […]
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Bonny Eagle principal named interim SAD 6 leader
Paul Penna Bonny Eagle High School Principal Paul Penna was appointed interim superintendent at School Administrative District 6, the district announced Monday. Penna was selected from a field of nine applicants. “I am proud to represent and lead this school community,” Penna said Wednesday in an email response for comment. He succeeds Michael “Mick” Roy, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Beach to Beacon boosts Westbrook teen center
As the beneficiary of this year’s Beach to Beacon road race, a world-renowned annual trek along the Cape Elizabeth coast, My Place Teen Center in Westbrook was handed a check for $30,000 from race sponsor TD Bank. According to Donna Dwyer, the executive director, the funds will go a long way toward supporting the organization, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Beach to Beacon boosts Westbrook teen center
As the beneficiary of this year’s Beach to Beacon road race, a world-renowned annual trek along the Cape Elizabeth coast, My Place Teen Center in Westbrook was handed a check for $30,000 from race sponsor TD Bank. According to Donna Dwyer, the executive director, the funds will go a long way toward supporting the organization, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 5, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Gorham Notes
Sophia Mankin Phil Bartlett of Gorham, chairman of the Maine Democratic Party, appears last week with the Maine donkey near Independence Hall in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Committee convention that selected Hillary Clinton as its presidential nominee. Clinton will face Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November election. In an an appreciative gesture Monday, citizens […]
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Gorham Notes
Sophia Mankin Phil Bartlett of Gorham, chairman of the Maine Democratic Party, appears last week with the Maine donkey near Independence Hall in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Committee convention that selected Hillary Clinton as its presidential nominee. Clinton will face Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November election. In an an appreciative gesture Monday, citizens […]