FREEPORT — Exit 22 on Interstate 295 in Freeport will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, for repairs of electrical conduits attached to an overpass near the off-ramp. There will be message boards in place to detour drivers to either Exit 20 or Exit 24. The Maine Department of Transportation […]

Feeding, over-population cause problems at Mill Creek SOUTH PORTLAND — Plans are being developed to install a new fountain in the pond at Mill Creek Park. The idea is that the city’s signature park should have a beautiful water display near one of the the main gateways to the city, much like Portland has at […]

BATH — The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to borrowing $308,000 for a basic renovation of the former National Guard Armory. The 5-3 decision, opposed by Councilors Steve Brackett, Kyle Rogers and Ruthe Pagurko, will go to a final vote Dec. 7. The council also tabled an order that would have allowed the Bath […]

TOPSHAM — A federal judge in Portland on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the town’s refusal to allow construction of a cellular communications tower. U.S. District Court Judge John Rich III granted the town’s request for summary judgment. Town Planner Rich Roedner said Wednesday that Rich decided there was no need for a trial […]

FALMOUTH — The third annual Taylor Tip-Off, a charity basketball tournament, will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, at Falmouth High School and Middle School and Thomas College in Waterville. The event will benefit the Taylor Memorial Fund, which supports young victims of domestic violence across Maine. Log onto taylortipoff.org for more information.

A photograph with the Oct. 27 story “Yarmouth begins dam discussions” should have identified the executive director of Maine Rivers as Landis Hudson.

CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club has a unique and yummy way for community members to help stock the Cumberland Food Pantry’s shelves. Proceeds from the club’s “Give Thanks” apple pie fundraiser go to the pantry’s efforts to help families in the Cumberland and North Yarmouth area who need a little extra help this […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — As the new director of instructional support, Jane Golding said she has the best job in the School Department. Golding said education and her field in particular has changed dramatically over the years and she enjoys learning and understanding new information, reading about new trends and working with different teams.   The School […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — In an effort to streamline its subcommittee structure, the School Board has reduced the number of standing and advisory committees and member appointments to other committees. At an Oct. 11 board meeting, Chairwoman Mary Townsend said the standing committees have been reduced from four to two. The Human Resources Committee and the […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Godin was named superintendent of the year by her peers at a recent meeting in Augusta. She received the award on Oct. 26 at a meeting of the Maine School Superintendents Association. Godin received the award because of her commitment to student achievement and efforts to involve the […]