Arrests 1/18 at 12:26 a.m. Joseph R. Lacy, 39, of Saco, was arrested on Veterans Memorial Bridge by Officer Anthony Verville on a charge of operating under the influence. 1/18 at 10:05 a.m. Matthew S. McAllister, 33, of Oxford, was arrested on Skyway Drive by Officer Shane Stephenson on charges of operating with a suspended or revoked […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Looking Back
Feb. 2, 1994 The job cuts at the S.D. Warren paper mill in Westbrook amount to 242 new layoffs by September, plus threats to the jobs of 120 more. Employment will be cut from 1,516 to 1,050, but this cut includes 22 jobs in the sheeting department that are being shifted to Pennsylvania. For now, […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Feb. 4, 1959, that Ira Alden of Gorham died at 73. He founded a garage in 1915 and was the town’s fire chief for more than 30 years. Kenneth McKenna of Westbrook celebrated his eighth birthday at a luncheon party at home on Saco Street.
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The Universal Notebook: Trump's wall nuts
Make no mistake, President Donald. J. Trump and his MAGA-hatted wall nuts are to blame for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Trump has been willing to make millions suffer unnecessary financial hardship and place the entire country in danger, simply to appease his dwindling base of supporters who demand a border wall. On […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 24, noon Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Free public lunch buffet – Friday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Haddock chowder, a monthly special, biscuits, beverages and desserts. Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 2, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Feb. 1
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 22-28. Summonses 1/23 at 9:20 a.m. Nicholas Wentworth, 38, of Portland, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer Eric Vanasse for excessive speed. Fire calls 1/24 at 3:51 p.m. Water issue on Locksley Road. EMS Cape Elizabeth emergency medical services responded to nine calls Jan. 22-28.
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Knightville zoning changes go to South Portland City Council
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council will conduct a first reading of proposed Knightville zoning changes on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Planning Board approved the amendments Jan. 23 by a 5-1 vote, with Linda Boudreau opposed and David Sheehan absent. Planning Director Tex Haeuser said the amendments, developed by the city’s Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, would impact the neighborhood’s […]
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Lawmakers to hold Scarborough office hours
SCARBOROUGH — Five area legislators will hold public office hours this weekend at Town Hall. Reps. Chris Caiazzo, D-Scarborough, Shawn Babine, D-Scarborough, and Andrew McLean, D-Gorham, and Sens. Linda Sanborn, D-Gorham, and Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, will meet with constituents at on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m.-noon. According to a news release from the Maine Legislature House […]
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South Portland awaits proposals for Sable Oaks Golf Club
SOUTH PORTLAND — Although Sable Oaks Golf Club is closing, with plans to convert the course into a residential development, city Planning Director Tex Haeuser this week said there are no applications pending for development of the 179-acre property. The city, however, is considering a proposal for construction of a separate, undeveloped portion of the Sable […]
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Women who kick axe join Scarborough WinterFest lineup
SCARBOROUGH — Be sure to carve out some time at the 30th annual WinterFest this weekend to catch an act that is sure to “ax-ceed” expectations. For the first time in eight years of touring, Axe Women Loggers of Maine will perform at the town’s two-day festival. WinterFest runs from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, and 10 […]