SOUTH PORTLAND — Despite some concerns from city councilors and Planning Board members, new marijuana businesses are moving closer to opening in the city. The Planning Board on Wednesday approved site plans from two businesses, including a retail shop in Knightville, while the City Council OK’d licenses for a pair of medical marijuana operations. “Do […]
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BEHS robotics team takes sixth at world championship
STANDISH — After an impressive season, the Bonny Eagle Robotics Team attended World Championships in Detroit last week and came in sixth overall. BERT attracted attention early in the season by coming in first and second in its first two competitions and securing a spot at District Championships in the process. The team earned the right […]
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BEHS chorus in Augusta The Bonny Eagle High School Chorus performed Thursday at the 28th Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast in Augusta. Gov. Janet Mills was the guest speaker at the event, and members of the 195th Army Band also performed. The event was held on the National Day of Prayer, a day to celebrate the […]
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BPC honored The Bike-Ped Committee was honored at the town’s annual Volunteer Recognition event as the Committee of the Year. Town Councilor Sharon Young cited BPC’s work on the Bike-Ped Plans, creating the first elements of the village area loop trail, establishing a vision for the Gray Trail Network and drafting the Complete Streets Policy. […]
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Naples voters approve budget, warrant articles
NAPLES — Naples’ annual town meeting went “exceptionally well,” with residents approving the $12.5 million municipal budget and all 51 warrant articles in an hour and a half. Town Manager John Hawley said the April 30 meeting drew over 150 people, which “is a large number that we haven’t seen in several years.” This year Naples […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: May means trout angling
It was close to quitting time after a slow day at work a few years ago when I went on the road for a ride around the outskirts of Westbrook. I spotted the stocking truck at Mill Brook. It seems the folks from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife were making their third drop […]
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Farm fighting climate change
WINDHAM — Entering its fifth year, Bumbleroot Organic Farm is not only a successful farm that sells organic flowers, vegetables and herbs, it is also “trying to focus on practices that will make this farm and our community a more resilient place in the face of climate change.” The four co-owners of the farm – Ben […]
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Student art show The RSU 14 K-12 Art Show will open to the public May 6, from 5-8 p.m., at Windham High School. The show will continue from 6-9 p.m. May 7-9. In addition to the art on display, the show will feature special performances from the Windham Chamber Singers and Windham Primary School’s Third […]
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New Gloucester tweaks new fees for facilities, fields
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Selectboard clarified its facilities and fields rental fee schedule at its April 23 meeting because there were “some things (that needed) to be cleaned up.” The board unanimously approved rental fees for town facilities and fields in March, which would be supplemental income for the Parks and Recreation Department. At the time, […]
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Route 302 designated alternative fuel corridor
BRIDGTON — The Federal Highway Administration has designated Route 302 as an alternative fuel corridor and will install a fast charge station in Bridgton, according to the Greater Portland Council of Governments. The designation for 302 and seven other major roads in Maine prepares the state “for a future in which there will be many more […]