SOUTH PORTLAND – A federal judge has denied South Portland’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the Portland Pipe Line Corp., which argues the city’s ban on tar-sands oil is unconstitutional, as well as a violation of several federal and state statutes. Judge John Woodcock issued his opinion on Thursday, Feb. 11, […]
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Judge denies city's motion to dismiss, tar sands lawsuit moves forward
SOUTH PORTLAND – A federal judge has denied South Portland’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the Portland Pipe Line Corp., which argues the city’s ban on tar-sands oil is unconstitutional, as well as a violation of several federal and state statutes. Judge John Woodcock issued his opinion on Thursday, Feb. 11, […]
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Cape Elizabeth council OKs village green guidelines
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council approved a zoning amendment that alters setback requirements to promote creation of a village green on Ocean House Road near Town Hall. Councilors on Monday night also authorized $1.4 million for upgrades to the Recycling Center. The allocation also requires approval from residents in a June referendum. The village green amendment, […]
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MDOT warns of Casco Bay Bridge openings
SOUTH PORTLAND -The Maine Department of Transportation is warning locals that beginning today, Thursday, Feb. 11, the Casco Bay Bridge, linking Portland and South Portland over the Fore River, will have additional openings each day for the testing of the bridge and the training of new employees. The frequency of the additional openings will vary […]
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Scarborough police log, Feb. 1-7
James Waters, 33, of 48 Winnocks Neck Road, Scarborough, was arrested Feb. 1 on Route 1 on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol. Eugenie Kazadi, 21, of 861 Congress St., Portland, was summonsed Feb. 1 on Payne Road on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (shoplifting). John Charpentier, 48, […]
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Ad revenues tempt South Portland school board
Speaking to the ongoing debate of whether South Portland schools should allow private companies to sponsor sports programs, Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin said Monday that advertising revenue could never fully supplant the need for local taxpayer funding of teams. However, he does believe that diversifying the school district’s revenue stream by allowing advertising could […]
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Ad revenues tempt South Portland school board
Speaking to the ongoing debate of whether South Portland schools should allow private companies to sponsor sports programs, Superintendent of Schools Ken Kunin said Monday that advertising revenue could never fully supplant the need for local taxpayer funding of teams. However, he does believe that diversifying the school district’s revenue stream by allowing advertising could […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log, Feb. 3-8
Arrest Cynthia Bean, 58, of 141 Beach St., Saco, was arrested Feb. 7 on Rocky Point Lane on a charge of refusing to submit to arrest or detention. Calls On Feb. 3, a patrolman met with a contractor at a job site regarding a harassment complaint. On Feb. 3 a detective met with a resident […]
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Enjoy love and music at Thomas Memorial Library
Love and music will be in the air this Saturday, Feb. 13, as the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth hosts a series of live musical performances throughout the day. The performances will feature some of the area’s top musicians who will perform love ballads and romantic upbeat tunes on the lower level, while strolling […]
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Enjoy love and music at Thomas Memorial Library
Love and music will be in the air this Saturday, Feb. 13, as the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth hosts a series of live musical performances throughout the day. The performances will feature some of the area’s top musicians who will perform love ballads and romantic upbeat tunes on the lower level, while strolling […]