Arrests 5/14 at 2:48 a.m. Julie Ann Wassell, 33, of Old Orchard Beach, was arrested on Mason Libby Road by Officer Ian Theriault on a warrant. 5/14 at 10:07 p.m. Samuel H. Dambruoso, 44, of Providence, Rhode Island, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Lydia Ruetty on a charge of operating a vehicle without […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Summer of Gospel Music The New Gloucester Bible Church, 218 Lewiston Road, will host a concert series, “Second Annual Summer of Gospel Music.” The performers’ lineup consists of The Lumber River Quartet on Sunday, May 27; Dave Mumford on Sunday, June 24; Kindred Hearts on Sunday, July 29; Scott Brunt on Sunday, Aug. 26; and […]
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Yanny or laurel
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”George Bernard Shaw I kind of liked the yanny or laurel debate sweeping the internet and the news last week. Maybe that’s why we are having so much political turmoil because most of us are not hearing what the other side […]
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Inside Naples
Community yard sale A large community yard sale to benefit Tri for a Cure will be held at Lake Region High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m June 2. Table registrations are $10 for households and $15 for businesses. All table registration proceeds will go to the Maine Cancer Foundation’sTri fundraiser. For more information […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: May 25
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 15-21. Summonses 5/15 at 9:01 a.m. Carl Harmon, 59, no address listed, of Portland, was issued a summons on Shore Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected motor vehicle. 5/18 at 10 a.m. Shane Knowles, 45, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a […]
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Windham council moves $19 million budget to town meeting
WINDHAM — Town voters will weigh in on a more than $19 million Windham municipal budget at the June 16 town meeting. The Town Council approved its amended version of the budget 4-2 during its May 22 meeting. Chairwoman Donna Chapman, Vice Chairman Robert Muir and Councilors Jarrod Maxfield and Dennis Welch voted in favor of […]
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Inside Bridgton
Memorial weekend is finally upon us – nurseries and greenhouses are packed with blooms and greenery; people are opening up their camps; gardens are being planted; and seniors are graduating from high schools and colleges. Many congratulations to all the graduates out there. You have worked hard to get where you are and best wishes […]
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South Portland eyes $50M plan for new middle school
SOUTH PORTLAND — School officials this week made the case for closing Mahoney Middle School and demolishing Memorial Middle School, and replacing them with a $50 million building for grades 5-8 on Wescott Road. School Board Chairwoman Mary House told 50 people at a public forum Wednesday night at Small Elementary School that she understands it will […]
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South Portland councilors want to fast-track skate park
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors showed support Tuesday for the construction of a skate park. They also discussed modifications to a policy governing their access to the city attorney. Councilors said they are seeking volunteers for a committee to help identify possible sites for the park, as well as funding models. They said they would like […]
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South Portland councilors want to fast-track skate park
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors showed support Tuesday for the construction of a skate park. They also discussed modifications to a policy governing their access to the city attorney. Councilors said they are seeking volunteers for a committee to help identify possible sites for the park, as well as funding models. They said they would like […]