The town still does not allow retail marijuana but it may allow permits for recreational cultivation facilities.
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Standish takes exploratory steps toward community center
The town recently authorized a feasibility study and the creation of a steering committee to pursue the idea.
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A year after manager upheaval, Standish ‘getting back to business’
Town Manager Bill Giroux says the town is operating smoothly as it delves into, among other issues, the possibility of building a community center and whether to allow some recreational marijuana facilities.
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Historical society to present program on Brushians
STANDISH — The Standish Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 20, will host guest speaker Douglas Noble, who will give a presentation on a remarkable group of Maine artists known as the Brushians. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Tompson House Museum Ballroom, at the corner of routes 25 and 35. Suggested […]
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Inside Standish: Nov. 15
Stuff for the pantry Standish Scout Troop 874 will hold a “Stuff the Tent” event on Saturday, Nov. 16, in support of the Standish Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the Standish Hannaford between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you cannot make it to the event, donations can be dropped off throughout […]
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Towns prepare for Veterans’ Day celebrations
The Naples American Legion Post will host a free supper on Saturday, Nov. 9, for veterans and their families from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 26 Casco Road. There will be entertainment after the meal as well. On Monday, Nov. 11, there will be a laying of a wreath at the town monument at 11 a.m. Afterwards, […]
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Local filmmaker honors brother with movie
“Brothers,” co-produced by Mike Norton and Reggie Groff, will be shown in Westbrook on Nov. 15.
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Voters OK referendums; Bridgton nixes recreational pot
Residents across the Lakes Region approved nearly all the referendum questions at the polls Nov. 5, with the exception of a proposed ordinance about recreational marijuana in Bridgton. The ordinance would have allowed recreational marijuana retail stores and cultivation facilities, among other related businesses, in town, but it was voted down 725-453, with eight blank ballots. Also in Bridgton, voters approved […]
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Portland nun honored for 70 years of devotion
Sister Phyllis Doyle joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1949.
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Letter: Balentine actually finds something to criticize Trump about
I don’t like putting wind under the wings of flying cows, but Mr. Balentine’s diatribe (Oct. 25) has moved me. Well, land o’ Goshen! Mr. Balantine has actually criticized Mr. Trump. Dead migrant children in ICE cages couldn’t do it. The murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville couldn’t do it. Betraying our Kurdish allies couldn’t […]