SOUTH PORTLAND — The School Department is seeking a zoning change to allow sections of a new middle school at 120 Wescott Road to be four stories tall. The City Council heard the request Nov. 27 during an update from the School Department on plans to build the $50 million consolidated middle school for grades 5 […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 30
Arrests 11/21 at 1:50 a.m. Antonio Viccillian, 18, no address given, was arrested on Sawyer Road by Officer Ben Davis on charges of refusing to submit to arrest and failure to give correct name. Summonses 11/15 at 10:07 a.m. Lori Sennwald, 57, no address given, was issued a summons on Mitchell Road by Officer Eric […]
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Santas will hustle again in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Santa Clauses are coming to town. Every year, more than 1,500 runners and walkers dress up like St. Nick for the Santa Hustle 5K. There are now 11 Santa Hustle events across the nation, but South Portland’s is the only one in New England this year. Now in its fifth year in Maine, the […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 23
Arrests 11/11 at 6:41 p.m. John William Kirk, 20, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Eric Young on a charge of violating condition of release. 11/12 at 4:15 p.m. Terry Andrew Martin, 28, of South Portland, was arrested on Main Street on a charge of violating condition of release. 11/12 at 9:57 p.m. Alyssa Cameron-Hilse, […]
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It Happened in Windham: The tale of Thanksgiving
Most everyone knows the story of the first Thanksgiving when the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated an abundant harvest with a three-day feast prepared by four Pilgrim women and two teenage girls. Members of the Wampanoag tribe, including their chief Massasoit, sat side-by-side with the new European settlers in friendship to share the fruits of […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 23
Arrests 11/12 at 10:48 p.m. Lisa M. O’Leary, 51, of Black Point Road, was arrested on Black Point and Thorton roads by Sgt. Mary Pearson on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/14 at 11:10 p.m. Tyler Rainer, 26, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested on Payne Road by Officer Benjamin Landry on a charge of operating […]
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Inside Bridgton
I hope everyone had a happy, delicious Turkey Day and fueled up well for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the upcoming shopping onslaught that is the Christmas season. BRAG craft fair Get started on your holiday gift list by shopping local at the Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at Stevens Brook […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Tiny Timber The annual municipal Christmas tree lighting of Tiny Timber will take place Sunday, Nov. 25, at New Gloucester Town Hall, 385 Intervale Road. Tree lighting and caroling with the Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus will start at 4:30 p.m. Cocoa and goodies will be served after at a library open house. For more […]
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Inside Naples
Breakfast with Frosty Breakfast with Frosty will be held from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Songo Lakes School. A pancake breakfast will be served and there will be free crafts and games. A donation of $5 per person is suggested for those over age 12. Families are asked to make a reservation on Eventbrite, […]
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Westbrook Notes
Saint Joseph’s College student Kaitlynn Hutchins of Westbrook recently completed an Environmental Science Semester that took her across two countries, three states and six Maine islands. Student completes scientific expedition Kaitlynn Hutchins of Westbrook, a member of the Saint Joseph’s College class of 2020, has completed 10-week scientific expedition known as the Environmental Science Semester […]