The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s new program looks to both feed the hungry and help fishermen struggling to make ends meet.
Sean Murphy
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Guilty plea entered in mail fraud case aided by Scarborough Police
PORTLAND — A Congolese man pleaded guilty last week in federal court to conspiring to commit mail fraud, in a case involving multiple American and international police agencies, including Scarborough Police. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office, Mukonkole Huge Kifwa, 35, entered the plea on Nov. 10 to participating in a conspiracy to obtain […]
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SoPo council delays pot license restrictions
The council tabled proposed changes to the city’s ordinances governing marijuana-related businesses after discussing the finer details for several hours at a meeting this week.
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Scarborough lab expands COVID testing capacity
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough-based nonprofit clinical laboratory NorDx has announced a new testing program for patients in Maine and Carroll County, New Hampshire that expands the availability of high-end COVID-19 testing. The new program, which started on Oct. 26, makes the polymerase chain reaction test available to patients without a doctor’s referral, the lab said in […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 10-16
Arrests: No arrests were reported from Nov. 10-16. Summonses: 11/14 at 8:19 p.m. A 16-year-old juvenile from Scarborough was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of speeding. Fire calls: Cape Elizabeth firefighters responded to seven fire calls from Nov. 10-16. EMS: Cape Elizabeth emergency medical services responded to […]
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Cape planners recommend stronger short-term rental regulations
Property owners push back at a public hearing Tuesday, saying the new rules would be unfair to those who already play by the rules.
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SMCC welding program provides immigrants with new skills
A new grant is affording eight immigrants and refugees valuable job training.
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Topsham man hurt in cement truck crash
BRUNSWICK — A Topsham man was hurt when the cement truck he was driving tipped over Tuesday afternoon on the Interstate 295 off ramp in Brunswick, according to police. Police and firefighters responded to the accident at the intersection of Old Portland Road at 12:34 p.m. The truck’s only occupant, driver Cameron Estrella, 25, of […]
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Topsham opens winter ski program reservations
TOPSHAM — Topsham’s Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for winter ski programs. Local residents may register online at topshamparksrec.com. New users will have to create a family account to register and pay online for each program; call 725-1726 for more. Learn to Ski at Lost Valley Lessons, rentals and tickets will be offered at […]
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SoPo police collect nearly 1,000 pounds of old medication
SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland Police have announced nearly 1,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected at the Drug Drop Off event on Oct. 24, just the latest sign that the public is taking advantage of the chance to safely get rid of unwanted prescription medication. The event, conducted in partnership with Volunteers in Police […]