PORTLAND — Summer in the city begins this weekend by land and by sea. Summer Kickoff Weekend, sponsored by Portland Downtown, begins Friday, June 8, and is capped two days later by the 45th annual Old Port Festival. Coinciding with the festivities is the Atlantic Cup, which features 11 sailing teams racing in Casco Bay, with the […]
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New shared garage underway in Windham
WINDHAM — Construction has started on a new shared vehicle maintenance facility to house the Windham Public Works Department and buses from the Windham-Raymond School District. Windham Town Manager Tony Plante said contracts for the building were signed last week and construction — which is currently limited to clearing and excavation — began on May 31. […]
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Summertime means festival time in Lakes Region
Towns across the region are gearing up for summer festivals, with two music events kicking things off in the coming week. Point Sebago in Casco is once again jamming along with its Reggae Festival, starting Friday, June 8, exclusively for its lodging guests and then opening up to the general public on Saturday, June 9, […]
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Saint Joe’s, GPCOG launch local food partnership
STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College and the Greater Portland Council of Governments are joining forces in their efforts to grow Maine’s local food movement. Saint Joseph’s President Dr. James Dlugos and GPCOG Executive Director Kristina Egan announced last week that the school’s planned Institute for Local Food Systems Innovation will also house the Portland Regional Food […]
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It remains OK to drone on in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Rather than create a new set of regulations for town-owned property, the Town Council hopes to educate people about existing federal rules governing airborne drones. The town will also charge those who use drones for commercial photography and filming in Fort Williams Park the same fees that already apply for on-the-ground advertising and commercial work, […]
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It remains OK to drone on in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Rather than create a new set of regulations for town-owned property, the Town Council hopes to educate people about existing federal rules governing airborne drones. The town will also charge those who use drones for commercial photography and filming in Fort Williams Park the same fees that already apply for on-the-ground advertising and commercial work, […]
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'Blessing' sought for Cape Elizabeth playground improvements
CAPE ELIZABETH — Staff have taken it upon themselves to jump-start the effort to make improvements at the Pond Cove Elementary School playground. School nurse Erin Taylor said she’ll go before the Town Council June 11 with hopes of getting its “blessing” before meeting with school administration and the Parent’s Association to brainstorm fundraising mechanisms. The […]
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South Portland council to reconsider votes to close motels
SOUTH PORTLAND — In hope of reaching a compromise, the City Council Tuesday night voted to reconsider its decision to deny licenses to two Main Street motels. City Corporation Counsel Sally Daggett and David Lourie, the attorney representing Knights Inn owner Kantilal Patel and Maine Motel owner Ibrahim Dhamdachhawala, will have a confidential judicial hearing with Superior Court Justice Roland Cole June 14 to […]
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South Portland council to reconsider votes to close motels
SOUTH PORTLAND — In hope of reaching a compromise, the City Council Tuesday night voted to reconsider its decision to deny licenses to two Main Street motels. City Corporation Counsel Sally Daggett and David Lourie, the attorney representing Knights Inn owner Kantilal Patel and Maine Motel owner Ibrahim Dhamdachhawala, will have a confidential judicial hearing with Superior Court Justice Roland Cole June 14 to […]
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Baseball: Windham slips past Scarborough in prelims
WINDHAM—The Eagles knocked off the visiting Red Storm on Tuesday, June 2: Windham put up two runs to Scarborough’s one, Tanner Bernier and Kyle Herzig both crossing home for in the bottom of the second. The first passed scorelessly, as did the top of the second. Bernier singled to kick off Windham’s next ups, and […]