December 2016 – Page 244 – The Portland Press Herald

It Happened in Windham: Filled with the spirit

by Current Publishing December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

In South Windham there’s a road named for Hemon Cobb. It’s not a long road. A few decades ago it was gravel and the only structure on it was a fallen-down foundation made of stones – the old Cobb place, locals said. Hemon Cobb was a simple man who farmed his land and enthusiastically attended […]

Winter sports season underway

by The Forecaster December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

The winter sports season got underway last weekend in the Mid-Coast and local teams have a lot to look forward to. Brunswick’s boys’ basketball team, a regional finalist in 2015-16, started with an impressive 65-37 home victory over Morse. The Dragons went to rival Mt. Ararat Tuesday, hosted preseason favorite Greely Thursday and play host […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Brunswick residents seek window for Mere Point referendum

by Callie Ferguson December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

BRUNSWICK — Petitioners hoping to reverse the Town Council’s decision to sell town-acquired coastal property at 946 Mere Point Road have asked the council to stop working toward a sale until a possible referendum next June. The referendum would let voters decide whether to make the property a park, an idea that was opposed by neighborhood residents […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Cape Elizabeth weighs bag fee, foam packaging ban

by Kate Gardner December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council is considering a 5-cent fee on single-use plastic shopping bags and a ban on polystyrene food and drink containers. Councilors on Monday unanimously approved sending the proposal to the Ordinance Committee. Councilors Caitlin Jordan and Penny Jordan recused themselves because they both operate retail businesses at their family farms. The […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Yarmouth girls roll at Waynflete

by Michael Hoffer December 15, 2016December 15, 2016

Yarmouth senior Cory Langenbach dribbles past Waynflete junior LZ Olney during the Clippers’ 55-23 victory Thursday evening. Langenbach led all scorers with 20 points. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Yarmouth 55 Waynflete 23 Y- 13 15 19 8- 55W- 5 8 8 2- 23 Y- Langenbach 9-0-20, Clark 7-2-16, D’Appolonia 4-4-12, Hattan […]

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