CAPE ELIZABETH – Rain fell outside the walls and windows of the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth as a small group of people enjoyed the coziness of the resort’s indoors, as well as the company of “Finding Perfect” author Elly Swartz. Throughout April, Cape Elizabeth Middle School took an unconventional approach to beginning […]
2019
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Maine Coast Athletics hopes to shine at Summit
BIDDEFORD – Cheerleaders and dancers at Maine Coast Athletics put in a lot of hard work all year. It’s about to pay off. The Biddeford cheer and tumble gym is sending three all-star junior teams to “The Summit,” a major cheering competition in Orlando, Florida, May 10-12. Maine Coast Athletics has 45 athletes, 34 of […]
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Change would allow residences on first floor in some OOB buildings
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Planning Board is recommending a change that would allow multi-family dwellings on the first floor in the NC-3 district, located off the stretch of Saco Avenue between the Old Orchard Beach Police Department and MacDonald’s Garage. The building in question, located at 20 Washington Ave., houses three […]
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Does more development warrant traffic light in Saco?
SACO — As business continues to develop on Route 1, the Saco City Council is being asked to consider investing in traffic solutions. During an April 16 meeting, councilors were asked by City Administrator Kevin Sutherland to consider a proposition that would enter the city into a business initiative to improve the navigability of Route […]
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Clergy abuse bill makes progress at committee
BIDDEFORD – A bill that criminally condemns clergy sexual abuse has been unanimously approved by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to move forward for votes in both the Maine Senate and House. The bill, LD 913 “An Act To Protect the Public from Clergy Sexual Abuse,” makes it illegal for licensed pastoral counselors […]
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Classical review: Again, PSO is solid when led by Marcelo Lehninger
The guest conductor returned Sunday for a program that included Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony.
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MSAD75 Education Fund plans for annual fundraiser
TOPSHAM — Trust For Our Future, the educational trust of Maine School Administrative District 75, is launching its largest annual fundraiser, the 6th Annual TFOF Golf Scramble hosted by the Highland Green on June 26. The event has raised over $25,000 in the last five years while also increasing its capacity to support mini-grants for educators in […]
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Does more development warrant traffic light?
SACO — As business continues to develop on Route 1, the Saco City Council is being asked to consider investing in traffic solutions. During an April 16 meeting, councilors were asked by City Administrator Kevin Sutherland to consider a proposition that would enter the city into a business initiative to improve the navigability of Route […]
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Pingree, Golden vow to back Planned Parenthood’s efforts to fight ‘gag rule’
Planned Parenthood says it will have to turn down $400,000 in federal funds for women’s health clinics in Maine if the courts uphold a Trump administration effort to limit abortion referral services.
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Four charged with stealing copper piping from vacant Lebanon house
Police say the men were found in and around the home by property managers who stopped to check on the property.