CAPE ELIZABETH — Several years after discussion and debate about the project began, the Shore Road pathway was dedicated Monday. “This project epitomizes what can happen when groups work together,” Town Council Chairwoman Sara Lennon told the approximately 100 residents who attended the ceremony. “We owe miles and miles and miles of gratitude to everyone […]
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Where's Harpswell? Good question, business owners say
HARPSWELL — One question seemed to resonate the most Wednesday night when business owners and the consultant hired to devise an economic development plan for the town discussed the business climate: “How do people find Harpswell?” It’s a question Susan Horowitz of Ash Cove Pottery said she and co-owner Gail Kass often ask their customers, […]
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Portland law firm defends Brunswick restaurant in trademark lawsuit
BRUNSWICK — After becoming the target of a lawsuit by a national chain, a local Asian restaurant owner Tuesday said her 5-month-old business will be defended by a Portland law firm. The 40-seat Tao Restaurant was sued Oct. 2 by TAO Licensing LLC, which claims the 23 Pleasant St. business is illegally using the “Tao” name. The […]
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Rematch for candidates in Cape Elizabeth's House District 121
CAPE ELIZABETH — A year after a narrow win by a Democrat in House District 121, voters in November will again choose between the same candidates. Incumbent Rep. Kim Monaghan-Derrig, D-Cape Elizabeth, is seeking her first full, two-year term in the Legislature. Her opponent, Republican Nancy Thompson, narrowly lost to Monaghan-Derrig last year, when Democratic […]
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Harpswell harvesters skeptical as clam population declines
HARPSWELL — David Wilson thought clam harvesting was bad last year. But the clam digger of 20 years and chairman of the town’s Marine Resources Committee this week said 2012 marks a new low. In some of his good years, he said, he could make up to six figures in income. Now he’s thinking about getting […]
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2 challengers hope to unseat South Portland incumbent in House District 122
SOUTH PORTLAND — As he seeks his third term in Maine House District 122, Democratic Rep. Terry Morrison is challenged by a “traditional conservative” Republican and an independent candidate. Morrison, 41, is an unmarried manager of a Portland inn who defeated Republican Howard Farr in 2010 in the district that includes the Knightville, Willard Square […]
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Scarborough library prepares to reach into the 'cloud'
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Public Library is poised to become the first library in Maine to offer virtual lending of electronic books. The new 3M Cloud Library Collection will be launched at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 19. Celeste Shinay, manager of library programming and development, said the collection is offered at fewer than 75 libraries […]
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Scarborough Land Trust nears acquistion funding
SCARBOROUGH — Funding to buy land off Payne Road is almost fully in hand, according to Scarborough Land Trust Executive Director Kathy Mills. Mills said the trust is making a final push to raise about $56,000 to complete the purchase of Warren Woods. The 160-acre parcel off Payne Road has frontage on the Nonesuch River, […]
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Decade-old allegation leads to Scarborough man's indictment
PORTLAND — A Scarborough man has been indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury on two counts of Class C unlawful sexual contact related to incidents 10 years ago. David C. Dougherty, 45, was named in the indictment handed up last Friday. An indictment is a finding that enough evidence exists to prosecute, not a […]
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Public invited to Black Point fire station
SCARBOROUGH — As part of National Fire Prevention Week, the Fire Department will host an open house from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Black Point station, 341 Black Point Road. Fire Chief Michael Thurlow said there will be opportunities to learn more about fire safety and prevention, with station and apparatus tours […]