Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, “has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy” in the state.
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Complaints about dog waste piling up in Gorham
Failure of dog owners to clean up after their pets on town trails and other public properties is raising a stink in Gorham. Last week, an offender was spotted not picking up after a dog outside the municipal center, leaving a deposit right under the noses of town officials. Town Council Chairperson Lee Pratt said […]
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Renowned New York chef to rock new food hall in Westbrook
Chef Akhtar Nawab supervises culinary endeavors nationwide and is a past winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant Award.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Abbott Labs layoffs hit immigrants where they live – and work
Abbott announced last week it laid off 400 people in the Westbrook and Scarborough testing facilities, and more than half of them are now seeking help with housing issues, including eviction.
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CMP switchyard expansion OK’d in Buxton
The project still need approval from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers before it can proceed
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Westbrook’s recycling contamination sees slight drop
Recycling contamination, along with higher recycling rates than in the past, is costing the city thousands.
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Westbrook council gives first OK to sale of tax-acquired property
If the measure gains final approval, property owners will have 60 days to pay the back taxes before properties are taken over by the city.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Lakers and salmon on the bite
I picked up my clients, who were camping at Sebago Lake State Park, at the state launch dock. It was a beautiful summer evening, perfect for their sunset and cruise and fishing trip. We motored to one of my favorite evening fishing spots and I set out four lines. Two rods were rigged with lead […]
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Transgender man, Scarborough Dunkin’ reach settlement in discrimination suit
The case marks the first in the state’s history to cite new protections for transgender people under the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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CMP proposes Buxton site expansion
The town planning board will hold a public hearing on the plan for the switchyard July 12 and will also hear plans for a mobile home park.