CAPE ELIZABETH – On Two Lights Road in Cape Elizabeth, just past the entrance to the state park, there’s a home under renovation, and you might be forgiven for thinking the owner is adding a church steeple. It’s not a bad guess, in part because the home is more historic than you’d think, and many […]
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Neighbors riled as Higgins Beach parking expansion under consideration
SCARBOROUGH – In the ongoing skirmish over parking spots at Higgins Beach, a new chamber has been loaded. Now, it only remains to be seen if the Scarborough Town Council will actually pull the trigger. Last week, the town received a Tier 1 permit from the state Department of Environmental Protections, giving it permission to […]
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South Portland dedicates new veterans monument
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland has paid a high price in the military actions that have been ongoing since 9/11, as high as any community in Maine. Officially, four local soldiers have died in the ongoing wars – Marine Pfc. Angel Rosa (killed Mar. 13, 2007, age 21), Army Sgt. Jason W. Swiger (March 25, […]
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'I just love it here' – Q&A with Michael Wood, Scarborough town councilor
SCARBOROUGH – On Aug. 17, Michael Wood surprised his peers on the Scarborough Town Council by resigning his office, effective with the November elections, due to having secured a job in New Hampshire. An air traffic control supervisor at Portland International Jetport, Wood has served Scarborough for nearly 15 years, first on the planning board, […]
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Scarborough police log – 8/25
Arrests Monday, Aug. 15 Kenneth L. Jones, 48, of Old Orchard Beach, on Route 1 at 11:10 a.m., on a warrant. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Kirsten L. Morton, 36, of Hollis, on Scarborough Downs Road at 6:38 a.m., on charges of operating a motor vehicle when license suspended/revoked and violating bail conditions. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Brandon […]
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Local schools opening soon
Local schools will be opening soon for the 2011-2012 school year. The following are the first days for local school districts: Scarborough First student day, grades K-3, 6 and 9: Tuesday, Aug. 30 For all other students: Wednesday, Aug. 31 South Portland First student day: Wednesday, Aug. 31 First kindergarten day: Thursday, Sept. 8 Cape […]
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Condition of dams warrants actions sooner, not later
When the Mill Street dam in Sanford was last the subject of a state inspection, in 2003, an engineer noted the structure was beginning to show wear. “Of concern was the movement, settlement and material deterioration of the L(eft) toe … concrete dike wall,” said the report, obtained by the Maine Center for Public Interest […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 8/25
Arrests Friday, Aug. 12 Brett J. Neville, 34, of Cape Elizabeth, on Spurwink Avenue at 11:59 p.m., on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (refused test). Summonses Tuesday, Aug. 9 Fall Ndigal, 18, of Cape Elizabeth, on Hannaford Cove Road at 12:20 a.m., for criminal mischief. Wednesday, Aug. 10 Arland […]
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Westbrook men ticketed for using iPhones to impersonate police
SCARBOROUGH – Some smartphone apps claim to boost productivity, but it’s certain none will cop to producing a municipal fine. However, two Westbrook men were summonsed in Scarborough last week for having a little too much fun with their iPhones. At approximately 9 p.m. on Aug. 17, Dane A. Tupper, 20, and Bradley J. Stiles, […]
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Half of Maine dams that threaten lives lack state inspection
SANFORD – Maine is not living up to the state law that requires regular inspections of the nearly 100 dams in the state classified as hazardous for their potential to take lives or sweep away buildings, roads and bridges. The state has 93 such dams from Limestone to Sanford. Of those, the state classifies 24 […]