Residents of Scarborough’s Pine Point neighborhood are again rallying in an attempt to keep a traditional public access beach path from falling into private hands. This time, the residents are lining up against a proposal to discontinue a town-owned right of way, Avenue 2, at the request of a property owner who wants to rebuild […]
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Fight brewing over Pine Point access
Residents of Scarborough’s Pine Point neighborhood are again rallying in an attempt to keep a traditional public access beach path from falling into private hands. This time, the residents are lining up against a proposal to discontinue a town-owned right of way, Avenue 2, at the request of a property owner who wants to rebuild […]
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Barnacles and Bilgewater: Scarborough budget meltdown begins
Just as predictably as the swallows return to Capistrano, the school budget furor erupts in Scarborough early every spring. This year is no exception. Actually, we’re a bit ahead of schedule. And the intensity of the controversy could be even greater than last year when it took three referendum votes to finally approve a school […]
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Especially for Seniors: Plenty of ways to stay busy
Several events of interest to local senior citizens are taking place at Lakes Region Senior Center at Little Falls Activity Center, Gorham. This drop-in center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All seniors in the Lakes Region are welcome to stop in daily for coffee, tea, socializing, puzzle table or a fun activity […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log, Feb. 16-22
Arrest Michael Meuse, 32, for 5 Hill Way, Cape Elizabeth, was arrested Feb. 20 on Route 77 on on charges of violating conditions of release, two counts, and possession of marijuana. Summonses Devyn Dupuis, 24, of Saco, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Sawyer Road on charges of operating after suspension and violating conditions of release. […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log, Feb. 16-22
Arrest Michael Meuse, 32, for 5 Hill Way, Cape Elizabeth, was arrested Feb. 20 on Route 77 on on charges of violating conditions of release, two counts, and possession of marijuana. Summonses Devyn Dupuis, 24, of Saco, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Sawyer Road on charges of operating after suspension and violating conditions of release. […]
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Arts Calendar
Through Sunday, March 6 “Cinderella the Ballet,” presented by the Centre of Movement, Gorham Arts Alliance, 34 School St., Gorham, 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday. $5. www.cmdans.org or 839-3267. Through Sunday, March 20 “Shear Madness,” presented by Good Theater at St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. Maine premiere. $22-$30. 885-5883 or www.goodtheater.com. […]
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Arts Calendar
Through Sunday, March 6 “Cinderella the Ballet,” presented by the Centre of Movement, Gorham Arts Alliance, 34 School St., Gorham, 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday. $5. www.cmdans.org or 839-3267. Through Sunday, March 20 “Shear Madness,” presented by Good Theater at St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. Maine premiere. $22-$30. 885-5883 or www.goodtheater.com. […]
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Arts Calendar
Through Sunday, March 6 “Cinderella the Ballet,” presented by the Centre of Movement, Gorham Arts Alliance, 34 School St., Gorham, 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday. $5. www.cmdans.org or 839-3267. Through Sunday, March 20 “Shear Madness,” presented by Good Theater at St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. Maine premiere. $22-$30. 885-5883 or www.goodtheater.com. […]
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Popular projects prove housing is in demand
For those wondering whether the local housing market is alive and well, recent multi-unit development projects throughout our area demonstrate that, yes, the 2008 housing market collapse and resulting years-long slump is history. Single-family housing has been steadily rebounding, and we’re seeing a development boom in multi-unit projects of all kinds around the area. From […]