SEBAGO — Selectboard incumbent Edythe Harnden is being challenged by Christopher Harrington and David McCarthy for the one available seat on the June 12 ballot. Audrey Douglass is the only candidate for a three-year term on the Sebago School Board, while Donelle Allen and David Sheldrick are running for one, two-year seat. There are two Sebago […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: May 11
Arrests 5/2 at 10:37 p.m. Angela Volger, 37, of Ocean House Road, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Benjamin Davis on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/3 at 12:49 a.m. Mariano F. Scandizzo, 40, of Trundy Road, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Benjamin Davis on a charge of operating under […]
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It Happened in Windham: Goold House home to interesting family
When driving down Windham Center Road, it’s hard to miss the distinctive Goold House with its lovely Colonial Revival wraparound porch and the unusual tower that rises high above its ell. And just as interesting as its unique design is the history of some of the inhabitants who once lived inside. The story of the […]
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Inside Bridgton
Library events The Bridgton Public Library will host a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) event, “Bugs and Butterflies,” Wednesday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The event is geared for kids 7 to 12. There will also be a program for adults called Snacking Simplified on Saturday, May 19 from 1 […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Liberty Elm takes root The image of majestic elm trees arching over the streets of our hometowns changed significantly in the 1930s when Dutch elm disease decimated the elm population. Because of efforts by the nonprofit Elm Research Institute, disease-resistant trees have been developed. They have been given the moniker of the American Liberty Elm — […]
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Inside Naples
Create outdoor art to benefit grads Paint the Town is hosting a fundraiser for Lake Region High School’s Project Graduation 2019 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 19 at the high school. For $40 you can create an outdoor wooden art piece. Step-by-step instructions and all materials will be provided. All proceeds will be donated to Project […]
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Cape Elizabeth schools seek 3% spending increase
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town councilors were greeted Monday by residents waving signs in support of the School Board’s proposed 3.1 percent budget increase. The council’s May 7 public hearing was held to hear input before the $25.6 million fiscal year 2019 budget proposal is deliberated and put to a council vote May 14. The approximate […]
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‘Adopt-a-plotters’ keep Cape Elizabeth park gardens green
CAPE ELIZABETH — Maintaining the beauty of Fort Williams Park is no small task. It takes the dedication of town staff, the courtesy of visitors and the generosity of many volunteers. When it comes to the park’s 70-80 garden plots, it takes upwards of 50 people. These volunteers, along with two seasonal part-time landscape gardeners, Alex […]
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South Portland may demolish beach ramp, fire station
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on May 8 directed town staff to look into demolishing or restricting access to the ramp that extends from Deake Street to Willard Beach as soon as possible. Councilors in the workshop also reached consensus that they’d rather build a new fire station than spend $1.7 million to renovate […]
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South Portland may demolish beach ramp, fire station
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on May 8 directed town staff to look into demolishing or restricting access to the ramp that extends from Deake Street to Willard Beach as soon as possible. Councilors in the workshop also reached consensus that they’d rather build a new fire station than spend $1.7 million to renovate […]