WINDHAM — The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals will soon open the Lawrence J. Keddy and Marilyn L. Goodreau Equine Rehabilitation Facility, featuring a brand new training arena. The society will celebrate with a Welcome Weekend on Oct. 26, 27 and 28, when visitors can tour the new building, meet the horses, receive free […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Sebago set to save costs with new solar array
SEBAGO — The town’s installation of nearly 180 solar panels on its salt shed should eliminate over 114,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year and “offset a large portion of our electrical dependence on the electrical grid for many years to come,” the town manager says. “It’s time to start thinking about getting away […]
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Students hear anti-bullying message
Windham Middle School sixth- and eighth-graders representing the Be the Influence Players, presented “Respect,” anti-bullying program, to Windham and Raymond elementary students on Oct. 3.
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Raymond appoints members to RSU 14 withdrawal panel
RAYMOND — Three representatives were named Tuesday to the RSU 14 Withdrawal Committee. Selectboard member Rolf Olsen will serve as the Selectboard representative; Selectboard Chairman Teresa Sadak, proponent representative; and Joe Bruno, citizen representative. In addition, RSU 14 School Board member Kate Leveille will serve as the school board representative, according to Sadak. State statute […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Oct. 12
Arrests 9/28 at 1:46 a.m. Jason Shedlock, 39, of South Portland, was arrested on Keswick Road by Officer Caleb Gray on a charge of operating under the influence. 9/28 at 11:05 a.m. Savannah M. Simard, 33, of Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Kevin Sager on a charge of operating under the influence. 9/30 […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Oct. 12.
Arrests 10/3 at 1:28 a.m. Temicia M. Bowden, 37, of Crystal Lane, was arrested on Crustal Lane by Officer Aaron Erickson on a charge of domestic violence assault. 10/3 at 6:57 p.m. Darren L. Hanscom, 46, of Broadturn Road, was arrested on Broadturn Road by Officer Conan Conaboy Jr. on a warrant. 10/4 at 9:24 p.m. Tyler […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Treatment foster care talk Smart Child and Family Services was created in 1995 to support the functioning of foster families. Treatment foster parents provide care for children with emotional and/or behavioral health needs while their families work toward reunifying with them or other permanency options are explored. Smart CFS Director Susan Percy addressed this topic […]
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On the Right Lane: Sprinkle love, not mandates
“If the government mandates anything with a price tag on it, then it ought to fund the project.”Jesse Ventura, retired professional wrestler, former governor of Minnesota I am going to try and sprinkle a little love, but it won’t be about another government mandate where the costs come out of our wallets. This time it’s […]
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Cape Elizabeth progresses on Fort Williams parking fees
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council will likely increase fees for commercial vehicles to help increase revenue and ease traffic at Fort Williams Park. Councilors also voted 5-1 on Wednesday to charge the Ordinance Committee with drafting legal framework for a proposal to implement pay-and-display parking for cars and other non-commercial vehicles. Town Manager Matt Sturgis […]
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Labor dispute magnifies Scarborough school bus driver shortage
SCARBOROUGH — While School Department negotiations with unionized school bus drivers have dragged on for more than two years, a shortage of drivers is contributing to longer rides to school and late arrivals. Krystal Ash-Cuthbert, co-president of the Scarborough Education Association, said Oct. 10 that instead of negotiating higher wages, the School Department has spent […]