Even the tourism mag that said Arizona has better fall colors admits its claim was just a ploy.
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Gorham Notes – 8/22
School bus stops unchanged by bridge fix The bridge over the Indian Camp Brook on Longfellow Road in Gorham is closed for repairs, but won’t impact regular route stops for school buses that will serve the road on each side of the bridge. “We’ll have to go in from both ends,” Gorham Transportation Director Norm […]
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Arts Calendar – 8/22
Events Thursday, Aug. 22 Book talk: Maine crime writer Kate Flora, 7 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook. Call 854-0630 Monday, Aug. 26 Steamboats on Sebago, PowerPoint presentation, 7 p.m., Windham Veterans Center, Windham. $5 donation suggested. Q&A, refreshments. Fundraiser for Windham Historical Society’s proposed Village Green. [email protected]. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 30-31 Portland Brew […]
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Rescue founder dies suddenly
Steven Caron, 60, one of the original founders of Westbrook Rescue and longtime captain of fire and police, died suddenly in Gorham on Tuesday night, Aug. 20. Visiting hours for Caron will be from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday at Blais and Hay Funeral Home at 35 Church St., Westbrook. The funeral will be held on […]
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Committee’s OK moves Maine bond deal closer to statewide vote
The package includes almost $150 million for transportation and higher education projects.
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Loss of drivers cited for MaineCare ride troubles
A new contractor says it’s recovering after many drivers quit over lower reimbursement rates.
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Eat and Run: Cia’s Cafe, South Portland
The grab-and-go fare is really good, and the vibe is friendly.
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Tebow’s chances of staying with Patriots uncertain
The media frenzy is gone, and the backup QB’s slow start has him fighting for a roster spot.
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GUEST COLUMN – Vote facts not fear, oppose the WPO
In my 18 years on the South Portland City Council, I was charged with making hundreds of votes that affected the lives of my neighbors, friends and fellow citizens. It was an honor and a challenge every day, and I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve the community I love. The voters […]
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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Take reckless drivers off road – permanently
You might not remember Scott Hewitt, but Pat and Bob LaNigra certainly do. Pat is the mother of Tina Turcotte, the 40-year-old woman who was killed on July 29, 2005, when her car was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer truck driven by Hewitt on the Maine Turnpike. The tragic loss of an innocent life was in […]