SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously voted Oct. 16 to hold a special election on Tuesday, Dec. 11 to fill the District 5 seat left vacant after Adrian Dowling’s abrupt resignation last month. All districts will vote at the Community Center at 21 Nelson Road. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Oct. 19
Arrests 10/5 at 9:54 p.m. Ryan Graffam, 20, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Anthony Verville on charges of operating a vehicle without a license and failure to register vehicle. 10/6 at 2:17 a.m. Jerry A. Masterson, 45, no address listed, was arrested on Gorham Road by Officer Ezekiel Collins on a charge of […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Oct. 19
Summonses 10/10 at 5:25 a.m. Deanne Corcoran, 47, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Sgt. Kevin Kennedy on a charge of failing to provide insurance. 10/10 at 7:58 a.m. Kendra Dempewolff, 26, of Middlebury, Vermont, was issued a summons on Spurwink Avenue by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of driving an […]
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Portland lunch-truck ladies make breast health their cause
PORTLAND — In a region where food trucks and local beer abound, the owners of one mobile kitchen are bringing businesses together for a cause. Brandi Haaf and Lonnie Stinson, owners of Crepe Elizabeth, are launching Lunch Ladies of Portland on Sunday, Oct. 21, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will take place […]
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Maine gets $5.5M to address student mental health
AUGUSTA — Students affected by mental health or social-emotional issues often experience poor school attendance and achievement, among other problems. To ensure that schools across the state are better equipped to address these concerns, the Maine Department of Education is launching a new initiative with the help of a $5.5 million grant from the federal Department […]
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Standish selects manager finalists
STANDISH — The Town Council has selected its interim town manager and the town manager of Wiscasset as the two finalists for the job. The council also announced Tuesday night the appointment of Greg LeClerc to a vacant council seat. Bill Giroux, who was appointed as Standish interim manager after the firing of Kris Tucker […]
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Inside Bridgton
I hope you have by now recovered from “fair fever” and you are enjoying the wonderful fall colors. My dad has been particularly happy about them this year. There seems to be a bit of a lull in Bridgton just now but here’s some things to look out for: Key issue meetings In keeping with […]
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Windham’s Plante to get $175K in severance
WINDHAM — Tony Plante has left his position as town manager with a severance package of $175,000. Donald Gerrish, an experienced town manager, has been appointed to serve in that role while the town searches for Plante’s replacement. The Town Council voted 5-2 at its Oct. 9 meeting to approve the severance agreement, which was worked […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 10/5 at 8:09 a.m. Paul Pizzimenti, 46, of Portland Road, Saco, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Aaron Webster on a charge of operating after suspension. Summonses No summonses were reported from Oct. 2-8. Fire calls 10/3 at 7:56 p.m. Carbon monoxide leak on Shore Road. EMS Cape Elizabeth emergency medical services responded to […]
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Gass challenges incumbent Austin in House 67
Anne Gass Age: 59 Residence: Gray Party affiliation: Independent Family: Husband, two children Occupation: Self-employed consultant Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Reed College, 1982; master’s degree in community planning, University of Maryland, 1988 Political/civic experience: Gray Comprehensive Plan Committee 1990-1991; Gray Zoning Board of Appeals 1993-1996; SAD 15 […]