SOUTH PORTLAND — For about four hours Tuesday night, the Planning Board heard opposing views on a proposed Waterfront Protection Ordinance that would prevent the flow of Canadian tar sands oil into the city. Left undone, however, was a recommendation on the ordinance sought by city councilors before they vote on the proposal early next […]
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Summer exchange could lead to partnership between Brunswick, Chinese schools
BRUNSWICK — On Wednesday morning, former Brunswick High School teacher Fred Koerber paced in front of 17 Chinese students and talked about one of Maine’s marquee industries: lobstering. “We have to measure the lobster to make sure it’s legal size,” Koerber said, pointing a laser to a projected slide on a screen. “If it’s too […]
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Tri-ing their best for cancer research
Athletes cheer during the opening ceremony at Southern Maine Community College of Tri for a Cure, Maine Cancer Foundation’s sixth annual fundraiser held Sunday, July 21, in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. More than 1,000 women swam, biked and ran, cheered on by more than 5,000 spectators. Their efforts raised more than $1 million. Cyclists […]
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Martin's Point Bridge concrete deliveries expected to dam up traffic on Thursday
PORTLAND — Traffic delays are expected on the Martin’s Point Bridge from 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, as construction crews deliver 600 yards of concrete throughout the day. Drivers should expect traffic on Route 1 and Veranda Street between Portland and Falmouth to be slow, according to a press release from Carol Morris, a communications contractor for […]
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Sagadahoc caucuses tap Benoit, Stromgren, Vitelli for special Senate election
BATH — Paula Benoit of Phippsburg, Daniel Stromgren of Topsham and Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic will be on the Aug. 27 ballot in a special election to fill the state Senate District 19 seat vacated by former Sen. Seth Goodall, D-Richmond. Benoit received the Republican Party nomination in a caucus Tuesday. Chairman Kyle Rogers told […]
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Deal near for sale of Brunswick municipal buildings
BRUNSWICK — Preliminary agreements have been reached to sell the Recreation Center and Town Hall to Wiscasset-based developer Coastal Enterprises Inc. The town will transfer the properties to the nonprofit Brunswick Development Corp., which will sell the buildings to CEI for $300,000, according to a draft agreement provided Monday by BDC President Larissa Darcy. Darcy […]
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South Portland voters will decide on School Board stipends
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors on Monday concluded School Board members deserve an increase in their annual $1,000 stipend. In a workshop that focused on a pair of issues that previously generated considerable debate, councilors also agreed that changing the flow of traffic through part of Knightville has proved to be a success. The increased […]
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New McDonald's welcomes back old customers in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Ribbon cutting proved sweaty outdoor work for McDonald’s franchisee Bob Hogan last week. But welcoming customers and public officials inside the rebuilt restaurant at 221 U.S. Route 1 in Oak Hill was a cooler task that delighted him. “I love it,” Hogan said, dabbing his face with a handkerchief after escaping the 90-degree […]
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Nomination papers soon available in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Scarborough
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nomination papers for the Nov. 5 local elections will be available July 29 in Cape Elizabeth, July 31 in South Portland, and Aug. 7 in Scarborough. The papers can be picked up at the town and city halls. In Cape Elizabeth, seats held by Town Councilors Frank Governali and Caitlin Jordan, and […]
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Falmouth Town Council accepts private sewer, OKs zoning changes
FALMOUTH — The Town Council Monday approved two minor zoning ordinance amendments and a request to incorporate private sewer lines into the town’s system. Councilors approved a request from the Woodlands Villas homeowners subdivision to accept their sewer system, which is now privately maintained, into the town’s care. The villas were built in 2000 and adjoin the […]