CUMBERLAND — Two candidates with strong ties to Cumberland are competing in a special legislative election June 11 in state House District 45. They hope to complete the unexpired term of former state Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, who resigned from the Cumberland-Gray seat March 27 and died April 16 from lung cancer. Democrat and former […]
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On the Right Lane: Goodbye, Christopher Columbus
“In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus got us all a day off school. With just three ships he sailed over, so we could have some me time in October.” Trey Parker, “Holiday Special,” South Park I see Columbus Day in Maine is gone, which has already happened in other states. I fear that the process of […]
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Reduced Scarborough budget gets chilly response
SCARBOROUGH — With less than two weeks until budget approval is expected, residents expressed discontent about the spending plan in a May 1 Town Council public hearing. The criticism came after the $70 million school and municipal budget proposed for fiscal year 2020 by Town Manager Tom Hall and Superintendent of Schools Julie Kukenberger was reduced […]
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Scarborough, ecomaine urge recycling awareness
SCARBOROUGH — Town officials and representatives from ecomaine say residents must be re-educated about changing their recycling habits. They held a workshop May 1 to further develop a comprehensive public outreach program about what can and can’t be recycled. The group discussed several educational methods, including sending letters to residents, regularly posting to Facebook, creating brief educational […]
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South Portland under pressure to upgrade bus fare technology
SOUTH PORTLAND — Fares for some city bus riders who transfer to or from METRO buses could double, unless the South Portland Bus Service makes fare technology updates compatible with changes planned by the Greater Portland Transit District. If left unaddressed, the increase for cash-paying senior citizens and riders with disabilities would also be a violation of federal […]
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City planning update on property values
WESTBROOK — A decade since last tweaking property valuations, the city assessor’s office is about to embark on a revaluation update of commercial and residential properties. “Municipalities are required to make assessments that are at least 70 percent of the market value of the properties. Because of the rising real estate market, the city of Westbrook’s […]
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Buxton Notes
Free wellness expo The Buxton Recreation Department and local businesses are hosting a Senior Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to noon May 9 at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The event includes blood pressure checks, emergency preparedness, dietitians, sun and tick safety, and demonstrations. This is a free event for local senior citizens who are […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: May 3
Arrests No arrests were reported from April 23-29. Summonses 4/27 at 2:15 p.m. Marta Agrodina, 27, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of speeding. Fire calls 4/25 at 7:56 a.m. Accident on Olde Colony Lane. 4/27 at 1:51 a.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Woodland Road. 4/27 at […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: May 3
Arrests 4/24 at 4:29 p.m. Sean P. McGovern, 22, of Jameco Mill Road, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Isaiah Jones on a charge of operating under the influence. 4/25 at 8:17 a.m. Erik A. Robinson, 35, no address listed, of Biddeford, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Shawn Anastasoff on charges of […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, May 2, noon Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, May 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 3, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder […]