Pam Leo’s 5-year-old nonprofit is getting books into the hands of children and their parents around Greater Portland.
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 8
Nominations for SAD 6 School Board members Bonny Eagle school director at-large nomination papers are available at the district headquarters at 94 Main St. in Buxton, and town halls in each of the district’s towns – Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. The terms expiring in June are those of Ellen DeCotiis, Buxton; Kelley […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 8
Overdose kits in place Westbrook Partners for Prevention has distributed 10 opioid overdose emergency toolkits called ONEboxes throughout the city. “If you look in places around Westbrook, you may notice some new purple-labeled boxes around the city. These are ONEboxes and they are designed to save lives,” a press release from the group said. The […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 8
GPD officers honored Several Gorham officers were recognized at the Maine Association of Police awards banquet last weekend. Sgt. Michael Coffin, Sgt. David Bruni and Fire Chief Ken Fickett received the Heroism Award for saving a resident from a burning apartment building on Narragansett Street. Officer Taylor Stroup received the Meritorious Service Award “for her […]
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First phase of Gorham housing development moves forward
Developers of the Robie Street project are awaiting word on their request to build a road across town land behind Village School to reach White Birch Lane as an outlet to New Portland Road.
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Future Westbrook mayor’s part-time salary will be $48,718, up from $6,500
The City Council also increases future stipends for members of the council, basing the mayor’s salary and the stipends on the median income for Westbrook.
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Brea Lu back in business
The restaurant opened this week at its new location on Main Street in Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 1
Garage opening date pending Outgoing Mayor Michael Foley said last week that the city would inform the public when the garage is within 30 days of opening. “We are still waiting for the delivery of critical electrical components that have been significantly delayed and the opening date is currently unknown,” Foley said. Lost landmarks topic […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Catch some ice fishing action on the smaller ponds
As I look out on Sebago Lake’s Jordan Bay, I am sad to see open water. It looked like it was locked up and would freeze last week, but a warm stretch melted my hopes. However, some smaller ponds nearby have been providing anglers with their first stab at ice angling this year. The nearby […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 1
Parade date set Town Clerk John Myers has announced that the town’s annual community parade will be Aug. 17. The theme is “Calling all friendly ghouls and goblins.” To register for the parade, go to buxton.me.us and click on News. Myers can be reached at 929-6171. Transfer station job The town of Buxton is seeking […]