Save the date for Sparkle Weekend Freeport’s Sparkle Weekend, sponsored by FreeportUSA, is coming Dec. 2-3. Activities include free horse-drawn wagon rides, a Parade of Lights, free hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and a Talking Christmas Tree. For the full schedule of events, see www.sparklecelebration.com. Holly Jolly Fair Dec. 2 and 3 The annual Holly […]
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Freeport News
Save the date for Sparkle Weekend Freeport’s Sparkle Weekend, sponsored by FreeportUSA, is coming Dec. 2-3. Activities include free horse-drawn wagon rides, a Parade of Lights, free hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and a Talking Christmas Tree. For the full schedule of events, see www.sparklecelebration.com. Holly Jolly Fair Dec. 2 and 3 The annual Holly […]
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Ending hunger tour
The Maine Solutions federal credit union in South Portland is taking part in this year’s Ending Hunger Walking Tour, sponsored by the Maine Credit Unions. At left is Diana Garcia, president and CEO, of Maine Solutions, who recently presented a donation to Brenda Davis, one of the state’s leading hunger advocates. The 15th annual ending […]
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For farm animals, shelter and more: Graze in Peace in Durham is a rare type of rescue operation
Deb and Carl Schwink go the distance when it comes to their love of animals. On a farm they call Graze in Peace Farm Animal Rescue and Learning Center, on Pinkham Brook Road in Durham, they operate a domestic and farm animal rescue. The Schwinks want to change the way society perceives domestic and farm animals […]
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Cape chooses Debra Lane as interim town manager
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council has appointed Debra Lane, the town’s assistant manager and city clerk, as the interim town manager, effective Jan. 1. Cape Elizabeth is in the midst of a search to replace longtime Town Manager Mike McGovern, who is set to retire on Dec. 31. Under its current schedule, the council will […]
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In election aftermath, Cape memo calls for civility
Howard Colter, the interim school superintendent in Cape Elizabeth, said that a memo issued on Nov. 10 was in response to a couple of incidents “that caused us all to be concerned.” The memo to residents called for calm and for all those in the school community to practice the values of unity and respect. […]
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South Portland Police Notes
Arrests Oct. 23 Michelle K. Gouzie, 23, of Westbrook, was arrested at 1:29 a.m. on Main Street by Sgt. Kevin Gerrish on a charge of operating under the influence. Ashley Blanchard, 28, of Raymond, was arrested at 2:17 a.m. on Broadway by Officer Kaitlyn Thurlow on a charge of operating under the influence. Oct. 24 […]
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Yarmouth News
Concert Sunday to aid Runge family A sacred music benefit concert for the Runge family of Yarmouth will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main St. in Yarmouth. Nat Runge, a longtime Yarmouth resident, was hospitalized Sept. 18 with complications stemming from an autoimmune blood disorder that then […]
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Yarmouth News
Concert Sunday to aid Runge family A sacred music benefit concert for the Runge family of Yarmouth will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main St. in Yarmouth. Nat Runge, a longtime Yarmouth resident, was hospitalized Sept. 18 with complications stemming from an autoimmune blood disorder that then […]
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Scarborough survey re-ignites consumer fireworks debate
Ever since the statewide ban on the sale and use of such fireworks was lifted four years ago, Scarborough has been one of the few local communities to allow them within the town limits. But there’s been ongoing talk about whether to impose further limits on fireworks or ban them all together, and now, the […]