CAPE ELIZABETH — It’s been rapid turnover for voters in state Senate District 7, which will elect a senator Nov. 6 for the third time in two years. State Sen. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, who won a special election in the district in May, is not seeking re-election because she is running for the U.S. […]
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Publisher: Future uncertain for Harpswell community newspaper
HARPSWELL — A monthly newspaper that was originally funded by the publisher’s clam-digging efforts will not be in local mailboxes next month for the first time since home delivery began eight years ago. Robert Anderson, publisher and editor of the Harpswell Anchor, Wednesday said the community newspaper’s future is uncertain after he realized that 30-40 […]
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South Portland traffic, parking revision heads to final vote
SOUTH PORTLAND — A one-block section of Ocean Street is now a vote away from becoming a one-way street with angled parking, after a City Council vote Monday night. The 6-1 council vote, with Councilor Rosemarie De Angelis opposed, paves the way for converting Ocean Street into a northbound, one-way street between E and D […]
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Subtle differences between Maine Senate District 19 candidates
BATH — A political newcomer is challenging on a one-term incumbent in the race for the District 19 state Senate seat. District 19 includes Bath, Topsham, West Bath, Arrowsic, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Dresden, Georgetown, Perkins Township, Phippsburg, Richmond and Woolwich. Both Jeff Pierce, R-Dresden, and Sen. Seth Goodall, D-Richmond, said they are focused on bringing good-paying, high-quality […]
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Brunswick craftsman hopes to bag competition in Martha Stewart contest
BRUNSWICK — Jared DeSimio has quite the cache of fabrics in his basement, so many that you could mistake him as a hoarder of rags. But DeSimio’s talent for transforming them into high-priced tote bags and accessories has landed him a chance for a big break. DeSimio is one of the 100 finalists for the […]
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Falmouth business offers EV charging
FALMOUTH — A local business has opened a new spot for residents to recharge their batteries. Their electric car batteries, that is. On Monday, TideSmart Global opened a first-of-its-kind, solar-powered public electric vehicle charging station at its corporate campus on Route 1. The power station is available free of charge to the community. The 208-volt station […]
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TD Beach to Beacon race sets fundraising record
CAPE ELIZABETH — The 15th annual TD Beach to Beacon 10k road race raised more than $164,000 for race beneficiaries, setting a new fundraising record. This year’s beneficiary, The Center for Grieving Children, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides support for children and families experiencing grief, raised $65,500, with about half of the total coming from […]
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Scarborough board OKs plan for Oak Hill assisted living center
SCARBOROUGH — With needed state and federal permits in hand, developers proposing an 81-bed assisted living center off Black Point Road gained final Planning Board approval Monday night. The board did not seek public comment on the plans before its final site review. The Rochester, N.Y.,-based Wegman Cos. has sought approval to build on an […]
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Brunswick prepares to demolish old newspaper building
BRUNSWICK — The old Times Record building will be put to rest after the Town Council Monday night unanimously authorized its demolition. “The time has come for us to bite the bullet and demolish the building,” Town Manager Gary Brown said before the vote. Copp Excavating of Durham will demolish the newspaper’s former building at […]
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South Portland launches 2nd public preschool program
SOUTH PORTLAND — Some furniture was still on order, and the first bus was about 30 minutes late, but the expansion of the city’s preschool program was met with enthusiasm and energy Sept. 10 at James O. Kaler Elementary School. Parents who put their children on the bus and then came to school to greet […]