PORTLAND — Police are investigating a report of gunshots fired early Friday morning in East Bayside. At least one bullet entered a home where residents were sleeping. No one was injured in the incident, but Lt. James Sweatt said officers who responded at 4:25 a.m. found the bullet in the single-family house at 23 Madison […]
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Freeport man faces felony OUI charge
FREEPORT — A man is facing a felony OUI charge after leading police from two agencies, and a police dog, on a low-speed pursuit in a truck and on foot. Linwood Maynard Grover, 32, of Litchfield Road, caught the attention of police at 3:20 p.m. July 16 when he drove a late-model pickup truck onto […]
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Scarborough faces 3rd school budget referendum
SCARBOROUGH — Residents will be asked to vote for the third time on a school budget for fiscal year 2014. As a result of unexpected state subsidies, the budget will increase by about $520,000, to $39.4 million. But its passage would result in a property tax decrease. Town Councilors on Wednesday scheduled a July 31 […]
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Beach to Beacon to Boston: Cape Elizabeth race will honor marathon bombing victims
CAPE ELIZABETH — The TD Beach to Beacon 10k Road Race on Aug. 3 will commemorate the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, but organizers aren’t ready to share the details. The race will also feature security enhancements, according to one of the race’s board members. Organizers are planning a commemoration during the pre-race ceremony, […]
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Maine marine geologist: No mistaking rising sea level
SOUTH PORTLAND — A century’s worth of local sea level data fell into Peter Slovinsky’s lap earlier this year, so he did what any scientist worth his salt would do. He crunched it. The results are incontrovertible, he said: Sea level is rising. “It’s a scientific fact,” Slovinsky said. “It is rising and we’re probably […]
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Scarborough care agency to break ground
SCARBOROUGH — Work on a new home for Casa, a long-time intermediate-care provider for individuals with developmental disabilities, will begin Friday with a 1 p.m. groundbreaking at 148 Gorham Road. Funded with a $6.2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facility Direct Loan, the expanded and updated 16,000-square-foot residential facility with 16 beds […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell beach access group plans to resume lawsuit against landowners
HARPSWELL — Advocates for public access at Robinhood Beach are may opt for litigation over negotiation with property owners, after town efforts to resolve issues were delayed last week. The group called Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters said it will reopen a lawsuit against Charles and Sally Abrahamson after a mediated settlement fell through in June. […]
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Rebuilt McDonald's opens in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — The grand opening of a new McDonald’s at 221 U.S. Route 1 will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday by restaurant owners and town officials. The new restaurant replaces one built in 1979 and razed in the spring. While similar in square footage, there is also an expanded drive-through area and redesigned access […]
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South Portland ready to sell tax-acquired properties
SOUTH PORTLAND — Tax-acquired property could soon be back on city tax rolls after councilors Monday agreed to sell land to local residents and businesses. In the first sale, Star Homes owner John Frustaci will buy a total of 10,000 square feet at the end of Colonial Avenue, which extends from Anthoine Street. Frustaci will […]
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2 Brunswick town councilors not seeking re-election
BRUNSWICK — Town Councilors Margo Knight and Ben Tucker will not seek re-election this fall. Nomination papers for candidates for three council seats and three School Board seats, in District 1, District 2, and District 6, become available on July 26. Knight, who served District 6 for two terms, is the council’s vice chairwoman. She […]