Arrests 6/12 at 9:58 a.m. Patrick M. Diongo, 39, of South Portland, was arrested on Mussey Road by Officer Travis Hon for attaching false plates and refusing to submit to arrest. 6/14 at 10:39 a.m. Willie Whatley, 40, of Marietta, Georgia, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Brian Nappi on a warrant and on […]
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Turnpike needs more lanes to ease congestion, official says
WESTBROOOK — Now is the time to widen to six lanes one of the most heavily used sections of the 70-year old Maine Turnpike, its top official told the City Council this week. Peter Mills, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said widening nine miles of the turnpike – between Scarborough and Falmouth – […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Class of 2018 standout Elisabeth Seliga is no ordinary student. And Maine Connections Academy is no ordinary school. For the past three years, the New Gloucester student has been enrolled at this online, tuition-free high school that allows her to take classes from anywhere there is an internet connection. MCA held its fourth commencement at […]
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South Portland Police Beat: June 22
Arrests 6/8 at 1:09 a.m. Robert Clifford, 28, of Portland, was arrested on Interstate 95 by Officer Chris Gosling for operating while license suspended, speeding 30-plus mph over the limit and operating after registration suspended. 6/8 at 4:41 p.m. Charles Brogon, 42, of South Portland, was arrested on Westbrook Street by Officer Kevin Sager for operating […]
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Inside Bridgton
Happy Birthday, Bridgton! Bridgton is gearing up to celebrate its 250th anniversary this year and both the Historical Society and the Rufus Porter Museum have planned special events throughout the summer. The Historical Society received a grant from the Davis Family Foundation and a sponsorship from Norway Savings Bank to support anniversary activities, such as […]
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Volunteers needed for Beach to Beacon
CAPE ELIZABETH — The TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race is looking for volunteers to work on the day of the event and the week leading up to the race on Aug. 4. Volunteers are mostly needed for the parking and shuttle bus program, recycling and composting, the medical tent on race morning and at the […]
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Proposal would trim parking at Scarborough beach
SCARBOROUGH — A public hearing held June 20 gathered input on the proposed elimination of parking within 50 feet of the entrance to Scarborough Beach Park to increase the line of visibility and prevent accidents with pedestrians crossing the road. Before a final vote is taken, the Town Council will hold a second public hearing, on […]
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The Universal Notebook: My cousin Andrea
On May 16 I was scrolling through my Facebook feeds when I came across one that stopped me dead. “RIP Andrea Parker.” My cousin Andrea had passed away on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. I didn’t even know she was sick. Andrea lived a hard life in beautiful places. She grew up in […]
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We Love Sales
Annual yard sale – Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Prides Corner Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Rain or shine. Flea market – Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Avon, Scentsy, crafts, tarot card reader, yard sale, silent auction, Andy’s Grill for lunch, bake sale, book sale, plant […]
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Buxton Notes
Patsy Leavitt Patriots award Leavittclinic with $25,000 Patsy Leavitt, a University of Southern Maine nursing professor, was recently honored by the New England Patriots with $25,000 to benefit the Leavitt’s Mill Free Health Center in Buxton, USM said in a press release. “It’s huge,” Leavitt said of the award. “We plan to use a portion of […]