HARPSWELL — On Nov. 5, voters will be asked to approve $85,000 to purchase property that officials say will help protect waterfront access. Some fishermen said that access has been jeopardized over the years. The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the ballot item on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to explain […]
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Foley Farm Road development moves forward in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Support for construction of 40,000 square feet of office space off Foley Farm Road and Little Dolphin Drive was evident at a Planning Board meeting Monday, but project developer Rocky Risbara is still hoping for an accelerated timetable for getting to work. “We are super-sensitive on timing, we want to start today, if […]
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Scarborough motel owner, tenants face uncertain futures after fire
SCARBOROUGH — In the morning chill Wednesday, Itsa Good Motel owner Ellen Ellsworth examined the charred interior of unit No. 3. “First, I have to find out what it would take (to reopen),” she said, after a Tuesday afternoon fire destroyed the room and forced the nine-room motel at 341 U.S. Route 1 to close. […]
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Quick ruling sought for Harpswell beach access
HARPSWELL — The group suing to open access to Cedar Beach is seeking a speedy and favorable resolution without trial in a lawsuit filed in Cumberland County Superior Court. Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters filed a joint motion for partial summary judgment and an order on the joint motion on Sept. 30. The motion ultimately seeks […]
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Recreation Department seeks input on move to Brunswick Landing
BRUNSWICK — The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on programs and future transportation needs as it prepares to move into a new recreation facility at Brunswick Landing, nearly four miles away from its existing downtown headquarters. The Recreation Commission will meet Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Room 217 of Brunswick Station […]
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Topsham resident to temporarily head Maine education department
TOPSHAM — James Rier, who has been with the Maine Department of Education for a decade, has been chosen by Gov. Paul LePage to serve as acting commissioner of the department, according to a Tuesday press release. Rier, a Topsham resident and Machias native, was first the DOE’s director of finance and operations and, since […]
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Bath to celebrate autumn, honor outstanding citizens
BATH — The city will hold its annual Autumnfest on Saturday, which is also the day it will celebrate exceptional people and projects on Citizen Involvement Day. Main Street Bath partners with the city to put on both events. For Autumnfest, the Bath Farmers Market will be held at Waterfront Park from 8:30 a.m. to […]
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Robbie Foundation gala coming Oct. 18 in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — The second annual fundraiser for the Robbie Foundation will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the Black Point Inn, 510 Black Point Road. The foundation supports families and children with developmental disabilities by providing equipment and funding for services. It was established in 2010 by Scarborough residents Lynn and Robert […]
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Food pantry donations sought in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — The public is invited to “Stuff the Bus” with donations for the South Portland Food Cupboard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, outside Shaw’s at 180 Waterman Drive. The annual event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of South Portland Sunrise, Shaw’s Supermarkets and the South Portland Housing Authority. […]
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Bug Light 5K set for Sunday in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Runners and walkers can enjoy Bug Light Park and surrounding neighborhoods beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday with the Bug Light 5K Run & Walk. The course begins and ends at the park at the end of Madison Street and passes through the Southern Maine Community College campus and Willard Square area. Proceeds […]