WESTBROOK — A lot of work has to be completed at the site of Maine Savings Pavilion between now and the first show May 26, but organizers are confident everything will get done. “You look out there right now and think we have a long way to go, but we have done this so many times […]
2019
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City planning update on property values
WESTBROOK — A decade since last tweaking property valuations, the city assessor’s office is about to embark on a revaluation update of commercial and residential properties. “Municipalities are required to make assessments that are at least 70 percent of the market value of the properties. Because of the rising real estate market, the city of Westbrook’s […]
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Arts Calendar
Theater May 10-12“Shrek Jr. the Musical,” Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. Times and tickets available soon at schoolhousearts.org. May 24-June 1 “Newsies,” 7:30 p.m. May 24-25, May 31, June 1; 2 p.m. May 25-26 and June 1, Windham Center Stage Theater, 8 School Road, Windham. Tickets available soon at windhamtheater.org, 893-2098. Music May […]
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Gorham mulls regulations for group homes
GORHAM — Treading lightly, the Town Council Monday opened talks about researching the potential of regulating sober houses and similar types of group homes not subject to state law. This week’s workshop discussion followed recent public awareness of a plan for a re-entry program for released prisoners, some who may be also recovering from substance […]
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Here's Something: In praise of plastic bags
As much as some argue a statewide ban on so-called “single-use” plastic bags would help Maine’s environment, ban proponents fail to talk truthfully about one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Plastic bags, the kind you get at the grocery store with the clever built-in handles, are neither single-use nor morally evil, as […]
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Gorham Notes
Brush drop off Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, will accept brush from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 4, and May 18. The drop-off is limited to residents only and stumps will not be accepted. Leaves and grass clippings will be accepted in the designated area throughout the season. For more information, call 892-9062. Seniors luncheon […]
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Buxton Notes
Free wellness expo The Buxton Recreation Department and local businesses are hosting a Senior Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to noon May 9 at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The event includes blood pressure checks, emergency preparedness, dietitians, sun and tick safety, and demonstrations. This is a free event for local senior citizens who are […]
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Biddeford falls to Portland
BIDDEFORD – The Biddeford boys lacrosse team battled against visiting Portland but ultimately fell 12-8 to the Bulldogs on Wednesday evening at Waterhouse Field. The Bulldogs secured the win with a 5-2 run in the second half. “I told the kids, ’I’m okay if we get beat by a better team, Portland’s certainly a very […]
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Moreland, Vázquez homer, Boston sweeps Oakland 7-3
BOSTON — Michael Chavis has only played one homestand in Fenway Park and he’s already seen enough crazy bounces for an entire career. The rookie second baseman earned a single that led to the tying run when his grounder up the middle, a potential double play ball, kicked off of second base and safely into […]
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Dustin Pedroia set to play in Portland on Thursday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will begin an injury rehab assignment Thursday with the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field when the Sea Dogs host the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at 6 p.m. His rehab assignment in Portland, first reported on Sunday, was announced by the Sea Dogs on Wednesday. Pedroia, 35, irritated his […]