May 25, 1994 The Maine Human Rights Commission voted 3-2 Monday to find the city of Westbrook violated firefighter Kathy Reynolds’ rights under the “whistleblower” law and by sexual discrimination. The case hinged on how the city scheduled Reynolds for paramedic work with the Rescue Unit after she got the full-time firefighter job. The sexual […]
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Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Scarborough mark Memorial Day
CAPE ELIZABETH — Several events are planned in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and Scarborough in observance of Memorial Day. The May 27 holiday honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Cape Elizabeth A parade in Cape Elizabeth will begin at 9 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Fowler Road […]
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South Portland Police Beat: May 24
Arrests 5/10 at 12:17 a.m. Katelyn Sheehan, 32, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Jake Hall on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/10 at 8:42 a.m. Shamia S. Naji, 21, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Brian McCarthy on charges of operating without a license, operating an unregistered vehicle for more […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 20, 1959, that Mrs. Robert Eaton of Monroe Avenue in Westbrook entertained with a luncheon to observe the birthday of her son, Robert, who was 7. Mrs. Arthur Fogg of New Portland Road in Gorham entertained the Gorham Catholic Women’s Club.
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Sale of Scarborough fishing co-op survives early skepticism
SCARBOROUGH — The couple who purchased the Pine Point Fisherman’s Co-op and Rising Tide Restaurant in April say their new business is doing well. The early success follows concern about the sale from members of the more than 4-decade-old co-op, who were worried the change of ownership could mean the end of the local fishing community. […]
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‘We love what we do’: Trio of teaching sisters to retire in Portland, South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Three sisters who have been educators for a combined 117 years are set to retire at the end of this school year. Cecile LaPlante and Susan Donovan of South Portland, and Theresa LaPlante of Cumberland, grew up in Van Buren with five other siblings and their parents. Their father was a farmer […]
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Westbrook polling location changed for June school vote
WESTBROOK — Voters in Wards 2 and 3 will have a new place to cast their ballots for next month’s school validation vote. After getting a last-minute notification that the Maine National Guard Armory, a longtime polling location, won’t be available on Tuesday, June 11, the city council approved shifting voters to the Westbrook Community […]
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Mooooon over South Portland light
A cow kite flies over Bug Light Park in South Portland on Saturday, May 18, during the10th annual Bug Light Kite Festival, which drew hundreds of people. The weather was excellent, although the wind occasionally blew above the 18 mph speed that event organizers said could make managing the large kites difficult. (Dudley Warner / […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: May 17
Arrests No arrests were reported for the period May 7-13. Summonses 5/7 at 5:27 a.m. Michael Booth, 49, of Scarborough, was issued a summons on Spurwink Avenue by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of excessive speed. Fire calls 5/11 at 2:09 p.m. Water rescue at Kettle Cove. 5/11 at 4:05 p.m. Water rescue at […]
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Inside Gray
Plant sale at park The Friends of The Maine Wildlife Park Annual Plant Sale will be held at from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25-27. Annual and perennial flowers, vegetables and floral baskets grown in the volunteers’ greenhouse will be available. Plants will be available May 25-26 in the parking lot and inside the […]