September 2018
So. Portland marijuana ordinance stalls
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council must work through more details before an ordinance on medical marijuana can go forward. The Council unanimously passed a first reading on regulating medical marijuana retail businesses last month, but before it can advance, the proposed ordinance will have to be considered in a workshop to define setbacks, as […]
Freeport Police Beat: Sept. 20
Arrests 9/14 at 12:06 p.m. Russell J. Waugh, 35, of Orchard Street, Mexico, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 9/13 at 9:05 a.m. Ali Hersi, 25, of Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, was issued a summons on Durham Road by Officer Rebecca Kavanaugh on a […]
Dowling says So. Portland council culture ‘must change’
SOUTH PORTLAND — A councilor who resigned after serving less than one year of a three-year term says the City Council needs to change, be accountable and practice honesty, fairness and openness. Adrian Dowling’s resignation followed a tense meeting last week, when discussions over a review of the city’s corporation counsel divided the council. Dowling seconded a motion by Councilor Eben Rose […]
Harpswell Aging at Home extending a helping hand
HARPSWELL — Many people associate spring with cleaning, but Harpswell Aging at Home is rolling out a new program this fall to help locals tidy up their houses. The Home Helpers Program is a brand-new facet of Harpswell Aging at Home, the community organization that has several programs to assist seniors with their daily lives. Home […]
North Yarmouth Police Beat: Sept. 20
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Sept. 10-16. Fire calls 9/10 at 9:48 p.m. Alarm call on Memorial Highway. 9/12 at 11:42 a.m. Cooking fire on Walnut Hill Road. 9/13 at 4:56 p.m. Alarm call on Brookview Lane. 9/14 at 6:59 a.m. Building fire on Yarmouth Drive. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to seven calls […]
Planners to consider Big Babe’s update Sept. 26
SOUTH PORTLAND — The revised plan for Big Babe’s Tavern will come before the Planning Board on Sept. 26. Ginger Cote, who owns the former Griffin Club property in Knightville, has decided to redevelop the lot with a tavern and small inn instead of condominiums. Two entrances will be located on C Street. One will […]
Worker shortage delays completion of Bowdoin building
BRUNSWICK — Classes are well underway at Bowdoin’s Roux Center for the Environment, but construction on the college’s first new academic building in more than a decade is still underway due to a shortage of workers. A sketch plan for the three-story building was approved by the Planning Board in 2016, and a groundbreaking was held […]
Mid-Coast Meetings: Sept. 21-27
Brunswick Tues. 9/25 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 9/26 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 9/26 6 p.m. Rivers & Coastal Waters TH Thur. 9/27 9 a.m. People Plus Border Trust Thur. 9/27 5 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee TH Thur. 9/27 7 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee TH Harpswell Mon. 9/24 8 a.m. […]
It's no secret: Girls Who Code coming to Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Recognizing a need for more technology courses to inspire middle and high school-age girls, two friends have teamed up to facilitate an all-girls coding group at the local library. Rachel McDonnell, who works in marketing for a software company and Alayna Hebert, a web developer, started talking several months ago about starting a coding […]
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