The Casco Bay Bridge was closed to southbound traffic Tuesday morning for repairs after a truck hit a barricade around 10 a.m. on Monday. A video posted on the department’s social media shows a pickup truck attempting to slow down as the barricade is lowered, but colliding with it and snapping the arm off into […]
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Skate with Santa in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Community Arena Group is hosting a Skate with Santa & Friends event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the outdoor rink at Gull Crest. Attendees can skate with Santa and his elves and take part in on- and off-ice activities. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to […]
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South Portland to acquire 37 acres adjacent to Hinckley Park
The $1.5 million purchase will use money from the city’s Open Space Fund, created by voters in 2021, which is designated for purchasing land for conservation or providing open space with public access.
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Forum: Abdi Nor Iftin belongs here as much as anyone does
I read, with deep sadness, the column by Abdi Nor Iftin last week where he stated he was “taking a step back, but not giving up.” I am not sure what has happened in this country, but this level of hatred is mind boggling. I have known Iftin for three years and have read his […]
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People and Business: Dec. 11
Hires, promotions, appointments Kevin Fletcher and Andrea Page were hired at Keller Williams Realty as co-team leaders. Fletcher specializes in commercial and investment real estate. Page has over 15 years of real estate experience as a broker and leasing agent, and has been past president of the Greater Portland Board of Realtors. Corey Lynn Morton […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 13-20
Comedy Friday 12/13 & Saturday 12/14 Shane Torres: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 12/15 Lobster Role Live: Live interactive D&D, 6 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20 advance, $25 at door. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 12/18 “Hallmark Christmas Unscripted”: Improv comedy based on Hallmark Christmas […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 13-20
Bulletin Board Friday 12/13 “Hope for the Holidays” fundraiser: Benefits The Yellow Tulip Project, 7-10 p.m., Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront, 9 Center St., Portland. givebutter.com/hfh-2025 Saturday 12/14 Vintage/Handmade Country Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Community Outreach Center, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. tinyurl.com/4w6uen84 “Find Calm in the Holiday Storm”: An hour of […]
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Cape Elizabeth councilors look at land use, zoning
New council and school board members were sworn in, and amendments to town center requirements and L.D. 2003 zoning were sent to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for review, respectively.
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Mainewhile: Instead of consumerism, try this Icelandic gift tradition
Sometimes things we think of as “usual” are not. This is how I have felt in the wake of the “I’m sorry, what now?” questions and comments, received following my mention that my family has adopted the Icelandic tradition of books on Christmas Eve in lieu of big gifts under the tree. To be honest, […]