Dog park Two fundraisers for the Standish Dog Park will be held this month. Mr. Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham, will donate 10 percent of all sales from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, to the dog park fund. At Smitty’s Cinema in Windham on Sunday, Jan. 20, all moviegoers bearing a […]
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On the Right Lane: A pupu platter of politics
“When justices seize authority from the other branches of the federal government, as well as state and local governments, under the rubric of judicial review, that’s tyranny.” Mark Levin, author and radio personality With the Democrats taking total control in Augusta and at the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, we have certainly been given […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 11
Arrests 12/21 at 1:44 a.m. Blake Alexander, 23, of South Portland, was arrested on Southwell Avenue by Officer Anthony Verville on charges of operating under the influence, motor vehicle speeding 30 mph or more over the speed limit and violating condition of release. 12/22 at 7:34 p.m. Jennifer Durrell, 44, of Westbrook, was arrested on Evans Street […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan. 11
Arrests No arrests were reported Jan. 1-7. Summonses 1/1 at 4:30 p.m. Gabriel McKusik, 40, of Brunswick, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of operating after suspension. Fire calls 1/2 at 5:03 a.m. Furnace issue on Cottage Farms Road. 1/3 at 1:39 a.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on […]
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Standish Food Pantry back in business
STANDISH — After a name change, Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, now called Standish Food Pantry, “is up and running” at Standish Town Hall. The name change came about because Saint Joseph’s College, which ran the food pantry until Dec. 19, will continue to do other work under the name Catherine’s Cupboard. “Saint Joe’s is not closing […]
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South Portland planners OK city’s 1st recreational marijuana business
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board Wednesday night approved the city’s first recreational marijuana retail shop. The action allows SeaWeed Co. owner Scott Howard, a Pownal resident, to begin construction of a nearly 3,300-square-foot building at 185 Running Hill Road, near the intersection with Cummings Road. Howard can’t operate the business, however until the state adopts […]
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Scarborough retirement community's contract zone proposal gets chilly council reception
SCARBOROUGH — Piper Shores retirement community is seeking approval to build 52 new residences across the street from its 138-acre facility. But in a workshop Wednesday night, some town councilors said they are wary of granting the contract zone amendment the project requires. Piper Shores, at 15 Piper Road, is the town’s largest single-lot taxpayer, with […]
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Frog & Turtle seeks to expand upward
WESTBROOK — More than a decade after opening the Frog & Turtle Gastro Pub, James Tranchemontagne and his co-owners want to buy the building, build a second floor and expand. Guy Cote, a partner in Vallee Square Holding, the owner of the restaurant, said the plan is to add an outdoor deck and glassed-in lounge […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Jan. 14, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Albert Verrill of Westbrook had left to spend the winter in Florida. Mrs. Ione Barton of Brown Street in Westbrook bought the Brown Street School property from the city with a $2,200 bid. The school was destroyed by fire the previous March.
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Westbrook Notes
Westbrook rabies clinic A rabies clinic for dogs and cats is set for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The city is sponsoring the event along with Stoneledge Animal Hospital and the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Vaccines and microchipping are available for dogs and cats. No appointments […]