SCARBOROUGH — Early in his high school career, Ryan O’Leary became aware of how complicit people were with the knowledge of climate change. The environmental crisis, he said, is acknowledged by many, but most won’t take responsibility. It was this thought process that led to him to desire a career in environmental sustainability, activism and […]
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Class of 2019: South Portland grad hopes to return as a teacher
SOUTH PORTLAND — Sydney Beecher said standing out in a crowd has never been her strong suit, but a future career in elementary education would give her the space she needs to shine her brightest. “I’m trying to find my place and stand out from others, and a career as a fourth-grade teacher would give […]
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6th grader among Cape Elizabeth grant recipients
CAPE ELIZABETH — Sixth grader Hope Taylor plans to encourage mental health awareness at Cape Elizabeth Middle School by painting inspirational murals on bathroom walls, thanks to a $400 grant from the Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation. Twice a year, CEEF awards a handful of grants that will impact Cape students. On May 2, CEEF Executive […]
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Maine Turnpike Authority opens Scarborough high-speed toll
PORTLAND — A new open-road tolling facility opened Tuesday at Maine Turnpike Exit 44 in Scarborough. The $17.5 million project began in the spring of 2017. It allows vehicles equipped with E-ZPass to cruise through at highway speeds while sensors collect the toll electronically. Drivers may still pay cash by pulling to the right for […]
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Pride Portland! organizers hope to leave discord behind
PORTLAND — This year’s Pride Portland! festival will include 10 days of activities and events designed to celebrate the LGBTQ community. In addition, the event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, often considered a galvanizing moment of the pride movement. Organizers of the celebration also hope to avoid some […]
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Windham votes down construction companies in commercial zone
WINDHAM — After months of deliberations, the Town Council voted Tuesday night against amending the town’s land use ordinance to allow construction services in the commercial district 3 zone, which surrounds sections of Route 302. The council had considered similar zoning amendments three years ago but ultimately voted against the proposal. Holly Tubbs, co-owner of Water […]
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On the Right Lane: Nothing But a Sure Bet
“Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something.” Wilson Mizner, American playwright I noticed that members of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee of the Maine Legislature are now discussing a sports-betting bill. I remember (well, vaguely) when I arrived in Maine in October 1982 because I was stationed in Portland, a move I […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: June spells bass angling
Each June, my girls scramble down to the dock once it is in and arm themselves with fishing gear in an attempt to catch the first fish of the season. This annual rite officially kicks off the start of summer. The girls typically fight over a little yellow and white Snoopy rod and reel combo […]
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Conference center off the table at Hotel Bridgton
BRIDGTON — A 175-seat banquet center has been eliminated from plans for the Hotel Bridgton project. The Planning Board members began deliberations May 29, but a final vote was not taken on the project being proposed by Justin McIver of Maine Eco Homes to build a hotel on the Saunders Mill site and two adjacent parcels […]
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Inside Standish: May 31
Election Day June 11 The town of Standish will hold Town Meeting, municipal and school board elections, and the SAD 6 budget validation votes on Tuesday, June 11, when the polls will be open from 6 a.m.to 8 p.m. During the week of June 3 and prior to Election Day, the registrar of voters and […]