The Westbrook American reported on May 13, 1959, that two workers lost their lives in separate accidents in less than three days at S.D. Warren Company in Westbrook. Jeremiah Cote was killed by a blast of steam and Cyril Holmes was dragged by a bark feeding mechanism from a bin into a furnace. Mr. and […]
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South Portland council: Vape, e-cig ban needs work
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors postponed a vote May 14 on an ordinance that would have prohibited the sale of some flavored tobacco products. Councilors on Tuesday also unanimously approved a first reading to prohibit the sale to and possession of tobacco products by individuals under the age of 21, effectively closing a gap in […]
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Cape Elizabeth board revisits school naming policy
CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board on Tuesday discussed an updated policy that reconsiders naming school facilities and portions of facilities after individuals, couples or families. The draft policy dictates that the board shall not name, rename, or change the name of an existing facility, or part of a facility, unless there is “universal support for […]
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Cape Elizabeth to add parking meters to Fort Williams landscape
CAPE ELIZABETH — After more than a decade of discussion about parking fees at Fort Williams, Town Councilors on Monday unanimously approved a pay-and-display parking program to begin in July for nonresidents. “My opinion on this has changed over time to the point where I’m prepared to support today for a number of reasons,” Council Chairman […]
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Cape Elizabeth budgets require 3.9% tax hike
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a combined $42 million town and school budget that represents a 6.5% spending increase over this year. It bumps the tax rate nearly 3.9%, from $19.02 to $19.76 per $1,000 of valuation, for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The school budget, which shows a […]
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Scarborough life coach rides to the rescue
SCARBOROUGH — When Vicki Gelinas started her career as a certified life coach in 2010, her goal was to cultivate an atmosphere of healing and self-reflection. Integrating horses into the curriculum, she said, has proved beneficial both to her and the people she works with at her alternative therapeutic practice. Gelinas, who also lives at […]
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South Portland celebrates 10th Bug Light Kite Festival
SOUTH PORTLAND — People from across New England will meet in Bug Light Park on Saturday, May 18 for the 10th annual kite festival. Home to the 1855 Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, visitors can also enjoy a barbecue on the harbor and learn about local history at the South Portland Historical Society, located inside the park. The […]
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Racers ready for Eastern Trail 5K in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — The John Andrews Memorial Eastern Trail 5K is set to take place Saturday, May 18, with benefits going toward Blazing the Trail South, an 11-mile segment that will extend the current off-road trail from Kennebunk to South Berwick. The 5K route will be on the Scarborough Marsh off-road section of the Eastern Trail. […]
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Cumberland County group gets grant to expand gleaning
YARMOUTH — Gleaning is an age-old practice that’s been gaining ground in recent years as food assistance programs seek to provide healthier, more nutritious options for their clients. The Cumberland County Food Security Council recently received a $25,000 grant to help expand its gleaning program, which provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables to about […]
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Drug-free youth advocates hope to work with pot task force
WINDHAM — A coalition for drug-free youth encouraged Windham’s marijuana task force to educate parents in the community about the harmful effects marijuana can have on children, saying “we want our youth to be safe.” The Retail Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments Task Force is reviewing state laws and Windham’s zoning map regarding marijuana establishments. It […]