WESTBROOK — Mother’s Day may be months away, but providing resources for women in need starts now. Two Men and a Truck is participating in the national initiative, Movers for Moms, which helps women at domestic violence and homeless shelters. Items will be collected throughout the winter and spring and donated to women on Mother’s Day, which is […]
2018
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Durham seeks planning pro to help relieve ‘growing pains’
DURHAM — The town wants to hire a business or individual for planning services and to assist with implementation of a new Comprehensive Plan. Town Administrator Ruth Glaeser said the position would be part time and resemble that of town planners in nearby municipalities. This is the first time the town has sought a planning professional. […]
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Land-use issues swirl in secluded Portland neighborhood
PORTLAND — Redlon Park, a neighborhood tucked away near the intersection of Stevens Avenue and Capisic Street, is at the center of two city land-use questions. On Jan. 3, city councilors approved turning 1.8 acres spread across 16 parcels over to the city land bank for use as public open space. Fifteen of the 16 parcels […]
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Cumberland council puts brakes on Tuttle Road project
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday unanimously tabled a decision about a joint development agreement for a piece of town land adjacent to Town Hall. The move is likely to delay a decision for as much as a year, the town manager said. But councilors made it clear they intend to work with Kevin […]
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Northern School Notebook: Jan. 11
Freeport High School Honor Roll The following students demonstrated academic excellence and earned a place on the first quarter honor roll: High Honors Grade 9 Habits of Work Chloe Barber, Jane Dawson, Elias Dorsey, June Duchesneau, Meredith Feller, Liam Hornschild-Bear, Joseph Les, Rachel Packard and Leah Rusiecki Grade 10 Grace Abbott, Abigail Brier, Reagan Davis, Caroline Doyle, […]
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Charitable giving a component of Falmouth 300th celebration
FALMOUTH — Falmouth’s 300th-anniversary celebration is in full swing with many events planned for this winter and more being added all the time. As part of the tercentennial, the planning committee has also announced a new initiative called Donate 300. The goal is for civic organizations and businesses to collect 300 items for donation to a […]
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New year brings promising results to Mid-Coast teams
Sabrina Armstrong (shown during her team’s run to the state final a year ago) and her Brunswick girls’ basketball teammates remained undefeated at press time. This winter might never end, but at least there are some compelling sports stories to keep us warm. A new year has brought much success and the best is yet […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 10-20
Greater Portland Auditions Wednesday 1/31 Maine Gay Men’s Chorus seeking tenor, baritone and bass singers for the 2018 season. To audition, email Lawrence Jackson at [email protected]. FMI, see www.mainegaymenschorus.com. Exhibits “Moments of Reflection – Paintings by Kerrin Parkinson and Patricia Ritzo,” Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 U.S. Route One, Falmouth, through winter. “Perspectives: Skillin’s Greenhouses Art Show […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 10-20
Greater Portland Books/Authors Thursday 1/11 “Quakeland” by Kathryn Miles, 6:30 p.m., Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland, award-winning journalist and science writer. Saturday 1/13 “In Solo Time: An Elder Darrow Mystery” by Richard Cass, 2 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. Thursday 1/25 “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid, 7 p.m., Camden Conference Event for Merrill Memorial Library, […]
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Landlord blames Falmouth zoning for Route 1 vacancies
FALMOUTH — The former Pratt Abbot Cleaners at the corner of Depot Road and U.S. Route 1 has been vacant and on the market for more than a year. The owner believes several development requirements in the new Village Commercial zone are largely responsible for his inability to lure a new tenant. So at Monday’s Town […]