The Town Council voted 5-2 to keep the lawsuit against the business in place and hire a mediator to help find a resolution.
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South Portland’s Sawyer Street reopens with temporary fix
Part of the busy road was closed after a culvert collapsed this summer, but a repair with steel plates is expected to be successful through the winter until a permanent solution can be put in place.
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South Portland voters have busy ballot for council, school board
There are two contested races for both City Council and the Board of Education, along with some candidates running for seats unopposed.
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Community forum on new school Sept. 20 in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Elizabeth School Building Advisory Committee will hold a community meeting Monday, Sept. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The committee will discuss the results of a recent survey of more than 1,600 residents, representing nearly 22% of the town’s adult population. The committee also has begun evaluating five design firm candidates […]
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Trucking for Kids Convoy event Sept. 17 in Scarborough
The Maine Professional Drivers Association will host the state’s 25th Trucking For Kids Convoy on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Hannaford corporate offices at 145 Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough. Proceeds raised from the event will go to Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD. Last year’s event raised over $40,000 for the two organizations. The convoy itself […]
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Four run for two Cape Elizabeth council seats; four vying for two school board positions
Two Town Council and two School Board seats are up for grabs in Cape Elizabeth this November. With first-term Councilors Nicole Boucher and Gretchen Noonan not seeking re-election, Stephanie Anderson, Matthew Grymek, Andrew Swayze and Timothy Thompson are squaring off for the two at-large seats. Charity Hews and Arienne Hurder are challenging School Board incumbents […]
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Four candidates in race for three Scarborough Town Council seats
Four candidates are vying for three at-large seats on the Scarborough Town Council in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbents Jon Anderson and Jean-Marie Caterina will defend their seats against challengers Donald Cushing and Scott Doherty. Councilor John Cloutier is not running for re-election. “I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to serve the residents of Scarborough […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 15-22
Comedy Sunday 9/17 Demetri Martin: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$45. statetheatreportland.com Friday 9/22 “Talk of the Town”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 9/16 “What’s Worth […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 15-22
Books/Authors Wednesday 9/20 Adam Alter author talk: “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” 2 p.m., virtual via Zoom, hosted by Topsham Public Library. libraryc.org/topshamlibrary Shannon Bowring author talk: “The Road to Dalton,” 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Hybrid. patten.lib.me.us Daniel Hecht book reading: “The Body Below,” 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant […]
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School Notebook: Sept. 13
Town & Country supports students in Scarborough Town & Country Federal Credit Union contributed $1,000 to support students in Scarborough through Project GRACE. The project’s annual back-to-school supplies fund helps more students return to school with backpacks full of the supplies and necessities they need to succeed. “We are so grateful to Town & Country […]