Arrests/summonses Melissa Reynolds, 33, of 8 Getchell Lane, Winslow, was arrested Oct. 14 on Route 77 on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol. Taylor Brady, 19, of Woolwich, was summonsed on Shore Road Oct. 17 on a charge of illegal attachment of plates. Robert Allan, 30, transient, was arrested Oct. 18 on […]
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Seven vie for three seats on Cape council
Seven candidates aim to fill three open seats on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council in the Nov. 3 election. The seats are held by Jessica Sullivan, Jamie Wagner and Jim Walsh. Wagner, who is in his first term, and Walsh, who is in his second term, are not seeking re-election this fall. Sullivan, serving her […]
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Moratorium could halt propane project
Following more than two hours of discussion last week the South Portland City Council said it needs more time to decide whether to impose a six-month moratorium on a proposed new liquid propane facility at the Rigby Rail Yard. To that end, the council said it would take up the topic again at a workshop […]
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Martin’s Point project moving forward on Route 1
If all goes as planned, construction on a new, 18,000-square-foot Martin’s Point Health Care center off Route 1 in Scarborough could begin in March 2016. But first, the project must get through the town’s planning review process, which is scheduled to start on Monday, Oct. 26, when Martin’s Point presents a sketch plan to the […]
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Martin’s Point project moving forward on Route 1
If all goes as planned, construction on a new, 18,000-square-foot Martin’s Point Health Care center off Route 1 in Scarborough could begin in March 2016. But first, the project must get through the town’s planning review process, which is scheduled to start on Monday, Oct. 26, when Martin’s Point presents a sketch plan to the […]
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First budget vote is really Nov. 3 I have a different take on this year’s 2015 election for the Scarborough Town Council. I believe that this election is actually our first vote for next year’s budget, and we all must be vigilant and careful as to who we elect as the steward of our money. […]
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Cape grants gun club conditional license
The Spurwink Rod & Gun Club continues to make headway on several safety upgrades to its 61-year-old shooting range and is on track to reopen its 25-yard target area by December. At least that’s the plan. Last week’s Cape Elizabeth Town Council meeting – during which the council unanimously approved a conditional operating license for […]
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‘Anything Goes’ ready to wow audiences
A cast strong in basic tap steps? Check. A group of dedicated, talented kids? Check. A well-known musical loaded with big song-and-dance numbers? Check. So now, the classic Cole Porter show, “Anything Goes,” is ready to open at Scarborough High School with a cast of more than 30 students taking center stage. The show opens […]
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Town starts envisioning better Gorham Road
Scarborough officials are looking for ideas from the public on how to improve the heavily traveled, 2-mile section of Gorham Road that connects Oak Hill to Payne Road in the heart of town. This week, a public meeting was held to begin the preliminary design process for improvements, which would likely include better pedestrian and […]
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Four vie for three seats on Cape Elizabeth school board
Four candidates are racing to fill three available seats on the Cape Elizabeth School Board in the Nov. 3 election, held by members John Christie III, David Hillman and Mary Williams-Hewitt who are not seeking additional terms. Elizabeth Scrifres, who served on the board from 2011-2013 but lost a re-election bid last year, will appear […]