Kids make big donationEdna Libby Elementary School celebrated a successful “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on June 14 with a special school assembly. The school raised $1,038 and presented the donation to a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society representative at the assembly. The school has held the fundraiser annually since 2012 […]
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Windham girl scores as Anthem Hero
Four-year-old Libby Ruthman of Windham crosses home plate after running the bases prior to a June 24 Portland Sea Dogs game in Portland. As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s support of the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, Libby, a cancer survivor, […]
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Mainewhile: Perfect summer days come down to luck of the draw
This past week my youngest son and I were in the car, headed back from an errand. We meant to come home one way, but I missed the turn so we wound up somewhere else – and that somewhere else had strawberries on offer. You know the drill. Folding table, homemade sign. The kid and […]
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Cape Elizabeth residents appeal Aster Lane extension
CAPE ELIZABETH — Residents of South Street have appealed a unanimous decision by the Planning Board to allow a private road to be extended 80 feet from Aster Lane. On June 13, plaintiffs Chris and Julie Munz, of 5 South St., filed suit in Superior Court against the town, Margaret Birlem and Noelle DeLuca, arguing that […]
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Wet Paint Auction this weekend in Cape
CAPE ELIZABETH — Thirty award-winning artists will paint the town this weekend. From June 29 to July 1, artists will spread across Cape Elizabeth to paint the community’s beautiful landscapes. The completed works will be auctioned on July 1 from 4-7:30 p.m. during the 11th annual Paint for Preservation Wet Paint Auction. The event will be […]
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Federal trial challenging South Portland’s ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance concludes
SOUTH PORTLAND — A federal trial challenging South Portland’s ban on crude oil exports wrapped up on June 21 in U.S. District Court in Portland. After more than three years of preliminary court filings, hearings and orders, U.S. District Court Judge John Woodcock Jr. must decide whether the city’s so-called “Clear Skies” ordinance violates the […]
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Cape Elizabeth residents appeal Aster Lane extension
CAPE ELIZABETH — Residents of South Street have appealed a unanimous decision by the Planning Board to allow a private road to be extended 80 feet from Aster Lane. On June 13, plaintiffs Chris and Julie Munz, of 5 South St., filed suit in Superior Court against the town, Margaret Birlem and Noelle DeLuca, arguing that […]
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Housing at The Downs gets first nod from Scarborough planners
SCARBOROUGH — The first housing development at Scarborough Downs has been granted preliminary approval by the Planning Board, two months after a master plan for the 500-acre property passed muster. The first phase of development approved Monday will include 30 single-family homes on 57 southern acres that abut Route 1, Enterprise Drive and Sawyer Drive. The houses […]
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Legislature OKs measure to test school water for lead
CAPE ELIZABETH — Emergency legislation to strengthen requirements for water testing in schools was unanimously passed by the Senate on June 20. The bill – proposed by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth – directs the Maine Department of Education to use existing funds to develop a grant program so Maine schools can test drinking and cooking water for […]
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S. Portland 4th features fireworks, car show
SOUTH PORTLAND — Independence Day events in town will kick off Wednesday morning with barbecue and a classic car show. Hosted by the historical society in collaboration with Yankee Ford, the 11th annual Independence Day Classic Car Show will be on display from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Bug Light Park. The Cushing’s Point Museum will open at […]