SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a 180-day moratorium on retail medical marijuana businesses to allow the ordinance committee time to draft rules. Assistant Town Manager Larissa Crockett told councilors that on July 9, the Legislature voted to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of two bills regulating medical marijuana and medical marijuana caregivers. […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, July 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 20, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
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Teenage Cape Elizabeth artist finds inspiration in his backyard
CAPE ELIZABETH — With talent described as “well beyond his years,” 15-year-old Devan Newell was selected to paint the cover of the brochure for the Fort Williams Park Foundation’s 8th annual Garden Tour. It was a first for the foundation, which previously commissioned professionals to design the tickets and brochures. After dedicating a year of work […]
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National Night Out moved to other side of the river
WESTBROOK — A year after holding a National Night Out celebration in the Frenchtown neighborhood, the city is bringing the event to another section of town. On Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., National Night Out will be held on Quimby Avenue between Central and Mechanic streets. That section of the road will be closed […]
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Letter to the editor: Town Council chairman clarifies statement on Metro
Last week there was an article about the Metro service coming to Gorham; the American Journal had asked me for any comments I might have. I was also asked about anticipated ridership. What was printed was not exactly what I said. The article said that I didn’t think the ridership would justify the cost, but […]
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Westbrook Notes
Improve English skills Westbrook Adult Education is hosting an English conversation class for all levels from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays through Aug. 20 at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The free classes began July 9 but attendance is flexible and no registration is needed. “You can attend one or many classes,” an announcement said. […]
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The Universal Notebook: Primary post-mortem: Trouble ahead
A great deal can happen between now and Nov. 6, but I have a sick feeling that the gubernatorial election may have been determined at the June 12 primary. Republicans handed Shawn Moody a landslide, while Democrats gave Janet Mills a narrow victory after a tortuous week of wading through the new ranked-choice voting system. […]
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Buxton Notes
Dorcas Fest set The annual Dorcas Fest on Saturday, Aug. 4, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, will feature fun and fireworks at Tory Hill, at the intersection of routes 202 and 112. Highlights include an artisan and craft fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the lawn at Tory Hill Meetinghouse; a […]
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Ice cream boat owner ready to split
GRAY — After four years of captaining his own small business on Little Sebago Lake, Joe Newlin is ready for the next challenge. Newlin, 22, owns the Good Ship Gelato, a family pontoon boat he converted into a floating version of an ice cream truck. For the past four summers, Newlin has puttered around Little Sebago […]
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South Portland Police Beat: July 20
Arrests 7/6 at 1:50 a.m. Dubon Jose Ramos, 23, of Portland, was arrested on Casco Bay Bridge by Officer Kaitlyn Thurlow on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/7 at 12:57 a.m. Kevin Dana Brown, 26, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Eric Young on a charge of operating under the influence. 7/7 […]