The climate in Washington may have changed recently but one major concern for me and the residents of Maine has not: the need for real healthcare reform. It’s the issue people talk to me about more than any other. Small business owners struggling to offer insurance to their employees. Seniors rationing their medication. Individuals going […]
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Down the road a piece: When Augusta beat Portland
Alice from Westbrook writes: John, this question has probably been asked before and will no doubt be asked again but I’ve got to know. How did Augusta ever end up as our state’s capital city? You’re right, Alice, that question has been asked many times before, but I’ll do my best to answer it here. […]
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Retail development would close city road in South Portland
A proposed new shopping center in South Portland that would entail the closing of Gorham Road Extension is headed for the Planning Board this month. The small shopping center, which is expected to include a Subway sandwich shop, would be located at 85 Western Ave. It would be built on two lots, one owned by […]
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Retail development would close city road in South Portland
A proposed new shopping center in South Portland that would entail the closing of Gorham Road Extension is headed for the Planning Board this month. The small shopping center, which is expected to include a Subway sandwich shop, would be located at 85 Western Ave. It would be built on two lots, one owned by […]
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Scarborough Downs: Cap on revenue would hurt
To help with the state budget crisis, a state legislator has proposed putting a cap of $4.5 million on annual revenues that Scarborough Downs and the rest of the harness racing industry glean from Hollywood Slots. Rep. Linda Valentino, D-Saco, said the cap on the money that the racing industry receives from the Bangor slots […]
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Scarborough Downs: Cap on revenue would hurt
To help with the state budget crisis, a state legislator has proposed putting a cap of $4.5 million on annual revenues that Scarborough Downs and the rest of the harness racing industry glean from Hollywood Slots. Rep. Linda Valentino, D-Saco, said the cap on the money that the racing industry receives from the Bangor slots […]
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Girls hitting the mats in large numbers
As the lights shone down on the mat at a recent wrestling meet in southern Maine, everything was as it should be. The stands were packed with spectators who watched a wrestler, surrounded by his teammates, getting pumped up for this match. The official was readying the red and green leg bands, and the announcer […]
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'Shell-shocked' panel halts school renovation plan in SoPo
Due to school budget woes, a $41.2 million proposal to renovate and expand South Portland High School won’t go to voters this June as hoped, according to school officials. The Board of Education met in a workshop last week and decided that the project needs to be delayed in light of an estimated $2.4 million […]
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South Portland approves medical marijuana moratorium
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council on Monday approved a six-month moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries locating in the city. The council vote was 5-2, with councilors Tom Blake and Rosemarie De Angelis opposed. The moratorium is retroactive to Jan. 11, the date when a majority of councilors first indicated support for it […]
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Girls hockey: Storm wraps up No. 2 seed
On Monday night, the Scarborough girls hockey team wrapped up the regular season and the No. 2 playoff seed with a convincing 10-3 win over Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The win boosted Scarborough’s record to 12-6, second to 18-0 Cheverus in the Western standings. Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete wraps up their season with […]