With clean energy, climate change and sustainability policy measures gaining momentum, and with a diminished demand for crude oil from Canada, South Portland leaders are concerned about the potential costs of cleaning up after the city’s oil industry. The City Council is thus poised to push the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to continue making […]
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From blight to brewery in Eight Corners
Betting on the strength of the growing microbrewery trend, a trio of Scarborough residents is planning to open a new brewery and pub in the town’s Eight Corners neighborhood. In its early stages, the project received a positive reception from the Planning Board, which held a sketch plan review on Monday. Lee Allen, vice president […]
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From blight to brewery in Eight Corners
Betting on the strength of the growing microbrewery trend, a trio of Scarborough residents is planning to open a new brewery and pub in the town’s Eight Corners neighborhood. In its early stages, the project received a positive reception from the Planning Board, which held a sketch plan review on Monday. Lee Allen, vice president […]
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LETTER: Legislature must fight against drug dealers
“How was that stuff I sold you?” read the text message from a heroin dealer to an addict. “Good, do you have some more?” was the reply. A meeting was arranged and the drug dealer was arrested. The “buyer” was not an addict, but an agent of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. The cell phone […]
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GREETINGS FROM AREA CODE 04074: Murder is a growing business
This column is about murder. More specifically, it is about nut cases. I know a lot about both. Do you know any disgruntled people? Unhappy people? People into conspiracy theories? My life is full of all of them. I am a lawyer, so I have a steady stream of people coming to see me to […]
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Special artists celebrated at CIA Cafe show in South Portland
The CIA Cafe in South Portland will host a reception for its annual “Deck The Walls” holiday art show on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m. The show and sale features original artwork and merchandise created by clients at Creative Work Systems, and proceeds from the sale will support the YES Art Works studios, which […]
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Community support needed for SPHS courtyard gardens
The creation of an outdoor learning and gathering space is the best use for an interior courtyard at the newly renovated South Portland High School, a group of students, staff and community members decided during a design meeting in mid-November. Led by the school’s Sustainability Committee, the space will be turned into garden beds featuring […]
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Mahoney Middle School students dream up park-cleaning robot
The robotics team at Mahoney Middle School in South Portland is set to compete in a state tournament this Saturday in Augusta. The team, led by seventh-grade math and science teacher Julie Lefebvre, was inspired by recent eco-conscious local legislation, such as the 5-cent fee for plastic bags, that it wanted to create a robot […]
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Towle quits South Portland parks and rec leadership job
On paid administrative leave since Dec. 1, Rick Towle, South Portland’s parks and recreation director, turned in his letter of resignation on Monday, effective immediately. City Manager Jim Gailey said little about Towle’s departure after three years on the job, but did say there was “no discipline imposed” by the city. Gailey also told the […]
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Towle quits South Portland parks and rec leadership job
On paid administrative leave since Dec. 1, Rick Towle, South Portland’s parks and recreation director, turned in his letter of resignation on Monday, effective immediately. City Manager Jim Gailey said little about Towle’s departure after three years on the job, but did say there was “no discipline imposed” by the city. Gailey also told the […]