The Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band leads Portland firefighters past the Portland Veteran Firemen’s Association memorial Oct. 7 at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland, at the conclusion of the annual service in honor of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The monument was erected in 1913 and the memorial service, which now […]
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Former legislator, former broadcaster face off in Portland's House District 117
PORTLAND — A former state representative has returned to the campaign trail to take on a political newcomer in the Maine House District 117 election. Democrat Richard Farnsworth, who served in the Legislature from 1996 to 1998, faces Frederic Miller, who replaced David Caron as the Republican nominee in the race. The candidates are vying […]
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Unsung Hero: Gary Fogg of Topsham, maintaining trails and forging connections
TOPSHAM — Gary Fogg is a Renaissance man, and he believes that every citizen has a duty to be informed about history, government, religion and science. He’s a maverick who spent a year between high school and college working minimum-wage jobs and driving a 1967 Volkswagen bug across the U.S. to explore the country, especially […]
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Tall tree wanted for Portland celebration
PORTLAND — If you’re pining to get rid of a pine tree, furious at a back-yard fir, or eager to spruce up the city with a spruce, Portland’s Downtown District wants to hear from you. The business development group is searching for a 40- to 60-foot-tall tree that will serve as the centerpiece for the […]
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Cape Elizabeth Middle School principal resigns to lead RSU 60
CAPE ELIZABETH — The principal of Cape Elizabeth Middle School announced his resignation Friday, after accepting the superintendent of schools position in Regional School Unit 60. Steve Connolly said in his resignation letter that he will continue to work as principal until as late as December to help ease the transition for staff and students. […]
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UPDATE: Students will return to Hall Elementary Tuesday
PORTLAND — Hall Elementary School students will return to class Tuesday after a Sept. 17 electrical fire closed the school for three weeks. The three rooms drenched by 7,000 gallons of water, causing elevated levels of mold, will remain closed until drywall and other materials are replaced. A faulty circuit for outdoor lighting was blamed […]
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Housing group offers free park space to Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Affordable Midcoast Housing is offering recreational space to the town in hopes of creating a new park for its housing units on McKeen Street, although a few concerns will need to be addressed if Brunswick accepts the offer. The idea was presented to the Town Council for discussion Monday night. “One of the […]
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Bath to hold special election to replace late councilor
BATH — In light of the tragic death last week of one of its members, the City Council decided unanimously Wednesday to hold a special vote for her seat during next month’s general election. The election will find a replacement to fill the final year of Ruthe Pagurko’s three-year term in Ward 7. Balloting will […]
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Foundation issue delays Brunswick police station construction
BRUNSWICK — Construction of the new police station has been delayed for a month because the project’s contractors say a more expensive foundation will be required to support the building, increasing its cost by $175,000. And the unexpected expense might affect the project budget meant to cover mistakes and accidents that happen during actual construction. […]
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Harpswell takes aim at winter moths
HARPSWELL — Next spring, armies of parasitic flies will lay siege on the winter moth, an invasive species that threatens the town’s forests. State entomologist Charlene Donahue said this is one of the efforts the Maine Forest Service is taking to control the winter moth population, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, the University […]