In response to Nancy O’Hagan’s July 30 letter (“Legislature did listen to majority on abortion“), and I quote, “A majority of Mainers agree that only women and their doctors should decide if and when to give birth.” Where does she get her information? What poll is she referring to? She goes on to state, “the […]
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Letter: Who appoints Pine Tree Power experts?
I felt compelled to respond to David Vail’s input (“Get facts straight on Pine Tree Power,” Aug. 16) regarding my letter to the editor (“Pine Tree Power? Are we losing our minds?” Aug. 9). I won’t call Vail ignorant whereas he is entitled to his opinion. Instead, I will ask everyone to read between the […]
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Scarborough council pushes ahead with school project in hopes of renegotiating deal with The Downs
The Town Council must give the school project final approval by Sept. 6 to place it on the November ballot.
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Cape plans workshop on Gull Crest as affordable housing site
A report said a potential parcel at the town recreation fields is “feasible but challenging.”
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Tipton resigns from South Portland school board to run for city council
South Portland Board of Education member Elyse Tipton has resigned to run for the District 5 City Council seat this November. Her resignation takes effect Nov. 1. As of Thursday, she had yet to file nomination papers as a council candidate. The deadline for all candidates to file is Sept. 8. Tipton, who has served […]
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‘Minecraft at the Library’ Aug. 26 in Scarborough
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Minecraft at the Library” event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is open to everyone from beginners to experienced players of the video game. Attendees will play on the library’s Minecraft server. Attendees are required to register for the event at scarboroughlibrary.org/events/minecraft. To […]
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Two candidates enter race for Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Matthew Grymek and Andrew Swayze will be on the November ballot as candidates for the Cape Elizabeth Town Council. Grymek’s and Swayze’s nomination papers were verified on Monday. They will join Stephanie Anderson and any other candidates who qualify before Sept. 11 in the race for two council seats now held by Nicole Boucher and […]
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Speed limit lowered on stretch of Pine Point Road in Scarborough
The speed limit on all of Pine Point Road in Scarborough has been changed to 35 mph. A stretch of the road near the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center previously had a 45 mph speed limit. The Maine Department of Transportation, which has authority over the road that is part of Route 9, made the change […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Comedy Saturday 8/19 Jay Pharoah: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $25-$35. auramaine.com Wednesday 8/23-Sunday 8/27 Portland Maine Comedy Festival: Various locations around Portland. 14-plus. portlandmainecomedy.com Friday 8/25 Marcus Cardona special recording: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, Free Street Cocktail Bar, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 8/19 Sebascodegan artists: 11 […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Books/Authors Wednesday 8/23 Cathie Pelletier author talk: “Northeaster,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Thursday 8/24 Colin Sargent author talk: “Red Hands,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Through 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m., Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. […]