Arrests 1/7 at 4:30 p.m. Adam Etzel, 38, of Lawrence Street, Portland, was arrested on Fessenden Road by Officer Benjamin Davis on charges of driving to endanger, refusing to submit to arrest, and aggravated operation after habitual offender revocation. Summonses 1/5 at 3:14 p.m. A 16-year-old male, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Cost of moving old cupola sparks call for committee
NAPLES — There’s a bit of a hoopla surrounding an historic cupola in Naples. The approximately 22-foot-tall structure, which once crowned the Bay of Naples Inn before the building was torn down in the 1960s, now sits on an old campground property on Route 114. The Selectboard is debating whether the town will get involved financially to […]
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It’s official: No pot stores in Standish
STANDISH — The Town Council has banned retail marijuana establishments and social clubs in Standish, but not without opposition and friction among the group. The council voted 5-2 on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to approve an ordinance banning all retail marijuana activity in the town. “We don’t need dope peddlers in Standish,” said Councilor Michael Delcourt. Council […]
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Naples names new town manager
NAPLES — After months of searching and interviewing candidates, the town has named John Hawley as its new manager. He is slated to start work in late February. Hawley, 49, of Oxford is director of operations for RSU 16, which encompasses Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. He previously served as the town manager in Mechanic Falls. […]
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Inside Gray
Tropical fun night On Jan. 26, from 5:30-9 p.m., enjoy a night out while the kids enjoy their own Gray Rec tropical night of fun with activities both in the Recreation Room and the gym. Kids should pack a drink and dinner and make sure they are dressed to run around. Future Parents Night […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 12
Arrests 1/3 at 3:36 p.m. Kayla M. Legere, 27, of Sebago, was arrested by Officer Breagh M. Gomez on Mussey Road on a charge of operating when license suspended or revoked. 1/4 at 9:06 a.m. Ryan B. Cordiner, 37, of Scarborough, was arrested by Officer Breagh M. Gomez on Route 1 on charges of aggravated assault, […]
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‘Perfect storm’ of events plagues heat customers
STANDISH — Effects of the recent streak of frigid weather continue to reverberate through the Lakes Region, with some residents struggling to get home heating fuel or even basic information from their fuel companies. The Maine Attorney General’s Office says it has received about 100 complaints about PitStop Fuels in Standish, more than about any other […]
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Inside Windham
Welcoming new venue Dozens gathered Dec. 31 for the celebratory ribbon cutting at the new event venue The Roosevelt Room, located at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Windham. Staff members and representatives of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce turned out for the event. You can find more information about The Roosevelt Room […]
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Standish signs lease for new lake overlook
STANDISH — The plan to build a scenic overlook of Sebago Lake on Route 35 in Standish moved one step closer to fruition this week. The Standish Town Council voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement with the Portland Water District that will allow the overlook to be built on district property and maintained by the […]
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Happy New Year, maybe
“The future ain’t what it used to be.” Yogi Berra, professional baseball catcher, manager and coach It’s going to be interesting to see what 2018 will bring to us from the local, state and federal levels of government. I might as well start at the federal level, because if anything happens besides chaos and political […]