Funding for the roundabout at the intersection of Route 100/Gray Road and Skillin and Blackstrap roads in Cumberland is part of a $52 million allotment for the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Through My Lens: Burning U.S. flag doesn’t help, it hurts
Burning the U.S. flag, attacking the police and writing “Hamas is coming” on walls do not help the Palestinian cause. These actions can actually harm the very cause they aim to support, creating a backlash and further division. Our country has experienced significant turmoil recently. We witnessed an assassination attempt on a former president and […]
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Mainewhile: Campaign season a good time to remember shared humanity
What a crazy couple of days it has been in the news cycle, eh? I was sitting with my thoughts, sifting through how things “felt” and – stick with me here – I kept thinking about choosing a lunch spot with co-workers. OK, I am betting that might make literally no sense to some of […]
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Riding community rallies to support injured horse trainer
Anna Welch has a long recovery ahead from the multiple serious injuries she suffered in a training accident this month.
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Two erosion sites threaten public infrastructure in Falmouth
The town may have to acquire some property rights at the locations, one on the Foreside and the other near Mackworth Point, to stabilize the threat.
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Cumberland couple buys European Bakery and Tea Room in Falmouth
The bakers and staff will remain, although the pink exterior won’t.
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With dips, sips and a sense of community, social club grows
What started out as a couple of young women taking a winter swim at a Scarborough beach is now “this wonderful group for people from all walks of life and people of all ages.”
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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People and Business: July 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Stacey Foote was promoted to vice president of claims at MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company. She will oversee the eastern region claims handling operation. She joined MEMIC in 2004 as a compensation specialist. Michael Smith was promoted to managing partner at law firm Preti Flaherty. He has been a […]
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Arts Calendar: July 26-Aug. 2
Comedy Saturday 7/27 “Naughty Improv”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “LOLS, an Evening of Local Comedy”: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Thursday 8/1 Comedy Town, Maine: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com […]