WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday invited congressional leaders to a White House briefing on border security as the partial government shutdown dragged on over funding for a border wall, with Trump tweeting, “Let’s make a deal?” The briefing will happen at 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, the day before the Democrats take control […]
2019
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Land trust expands Falmouth holdings with new acquisitions
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Land Trust has expanded its holdings to include a large portion of the Morrill Farm near Babbidge Road on the west end of town and a key portion of the Tidewater Farm near Route 1 on the east side. During a special meeting on Dec. 20, the Town Council signed off […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 2-12
Greater Portland Books/Authors Come! Sit! Read!, reading dog program, 3:30-5 p.m. first and third Tuesdays starting Jan. 15 at Portland Public Library; 3-4 p.m. first and third Mondays starting Jan. 7 at Riverton Branch Library, registration required, portlandlibrary.com/highlight/come-sit-read. Friday 1/4 First Friday Authors at Mechanics’ Hall, 5-8 p.m., 519 Congress St., Portland, with Margaret Milardo, Maine […]
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Art at Maine Audubon in Falmouth shows off the many colors of nature
FALMOUTH — Using luminous colors, Portland-based painter John Knight depicts the ever-changing nature of the plants and wildflowers he views in his own backyard or on frequent nature walks at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. This month Knight’s work will be featured in a special exhibit at Maine Audubon called “Growing at Your Feet: Paintings […]
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Falmouth teen author hopes to help others with spinal cord injuries
FALMOUTH — At the age of 12, Haley Stark had a spinal cord stroke that changed the course of her life. Now she’s sharing her experience to inspire others who face challenges in their daily lives, while also raising money to support the work of the United Spinal Association. The mission of the association, based […]
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Northern Meetings: Jan. 3-11
Chebeague Island Tues. 1/8 7 p.m. Planning Board CIH Wed. 1/9 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen CIH Durham Mon. 1/7 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Committee TO Mon. 1/7 6:30 p.m. Capital Improvement Policy Committee TO Tues. 1/8 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen TO Thur. 1/10 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission TO Falmouth Mon. 1/7 4:30 p.m. Appointments […]
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Bath aims for Green Street rehab in 2019
BATH — Rehabilitation of Green Street this year is likely to include new pavement, a rebuilt sidewalk and reconfigured utility poles. Nearly 30 people attended a Dec. 13 meeting on the project’s preliminary plan. Public Works Director Lee Leiner said the response was generally positive. “Clearly people have been waiting for the city to take […]
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Cumberland, North Yarmouth mull joint public works changes
CUMBERLAND — Faced with maxed-out capacities at their public works departments, Cumberland and North Yarmouth are exploring joint solutions and shared amenities to reduce costs and redundancies. Moving the School Administrative District 51 bus fleet from Cumberland’s 23 Drowne Road public works facility to an expanded North Yarmouth public works site was one option discussed […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 2-12
Greater Portland Auditions “The Light in the Piazza,” City Theater in Biddeford is casting four men, four women and ensemble for Tony Award-winning musical, 6:30 p.m. Jan 7 & 8, 282-0849, citytheater.org/auditions. Sunday 1/13 Greater Freeport Community Chorus, registration 6-6:30 p.m., followed by rehearsal for spring concerts, Freeport Performing Arts Center at Freeport High School, 30 Holbrook […]
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Gorham bakery holdup suspect nabbed
Erroll Gethers GORHAM — The suspect in an armed robbery last month at the Bimbo Bakery in Gorham was taken into custody on New Year’s Eve in York County. Detective Sgt. Dan Young of the Gorham Police Department said in a press release that at 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 31 U.S. marshals and the Maine […]