SOUTH PORTLAND — The public is invited to join a guided hike on a trail encircling Clarks Pond on the city’s West End June 1 in celebration of National Trails Day. The 1.1-mile hike follows the western and southern shores of the pond and emerges on Westbrook Street. The guided hike will be led by South […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Gorham Notes
The Rev. Tim Sandeno, pastor of Reedemer Lutheran Church, places a wreath on a grave at Hillside Cemetery in Gorham during VFW Memorial Day ceremonies Monday. The Gorham Police Department Color Guard is flanked by the large number of people who turned out for a Memorial Day observance Monday in Eastern Cemetery after the town’s […]
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Buxton Notes
Route 202 paving planned Pike Industries will be doing an ultra-thin paving project along Route 202 starting Sunday, June 2, and continuing through Tuesday, June 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic signals at the Hannaford intersection (Route 202 and Portland Road) will be flashing and flaggers will be on duty. For more information, […]
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Westbrook Notes
Students from Westbrook and Gorham participate May 21 in the Jobs for Maine Graduates program at the AT&T Switching Station, 12 Saunders Way, Westbrook. JMG, sponsored in part by AT&T, works with thousands of students throughout Maine to help guide them on a path from graduation to a career. Post 62 season wrap up Before […]
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Proposed Dunkin’ site could solve traffic issue on Bridgton Road
WESTBROOK — A local Dunkin’ franchisee is confident once a store he is proposing at the corner of Methodist and Bridgton roads is built, it will not only caffeinate the residents of the Highland Lake/Duck Pond area, it will also improve the traffic issues that have plagued the area. Through ESW Realty LLC, a subsidy of The […]
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New Westbrook concert venue rocks far, wide
WESTBROOK — After receiving noise complaints from across the city and Portland about the first concert at Rock Row’s Maine Savings Pavilion on Sunday, organizers said they will try to make changes before the next show on June 15. “We are working with the city of Westbrook and Waterfront concerts to make adjustments based on your […]
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Parades, ceremonies mark Memorial Day
A military veteran salutes the wreath at the foot of the Portland Sailors and Soldiers Monument in Monument Square on Monday, May 27, at the conclusion of the city’s annual Memorial Day parade. (Daniel Louten / For The Forecaster) A father and daughter look on as Portland Fire Department’s Ladder 1 rolls down Congress Street […]
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Portland’s ecomaine disputes report on lead pollution
PORTLAND — A report disputed by ecomaine suggests people within a 3-mile radius of the company’s incinerator on Blueberry Road are at an increased health risk due to the amount of lead emitted by the waste-to-energy plant. Municipalities within the 3-mile radius include Portland, Westbrook, South Portland and Scarborough. According to the Tishman Environment and Design […]
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Inside Bridgton
‘Recovery Unplugged’ Music can provide inspiration, hope and healing just when it is needed most. Those in recovery and their friends are invited to bring their instruments and have some fun at a special jam session from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., behind the old Bridgton Hospital. […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: May 24
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 14-20. Summonses 5/20 at 2:06 p.m. Ian Haines, 18, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Sgt. Kevin Kennedy on a seatbelt violation. Fire calls 5/19 at 11:15 a.m. Watercraft rescue at Kettle Cove. 5/20 at 12:20 p.m. Fire alarm on Hawthorne Road. EMS […]