CAPE ELIZABETH — Former Town Councilor Mary Ann Lynch launched a campaign for election to the Legislature. Lynch, former government and media counsel for Maine’s Administrative Office of the Courts, is running as a Democrat in House District 30, which covers most of Cape Elizabeth. She and Anne Carney, former president of the Cape Elizabeth Land […]
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]
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Beach to Beacon signups begin March 15
CAPE ELIZABETH — Online registration for the 21st annual TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race will begin March 15 and will look slightly different this year. Cape Elizabeth residents can register on the race website for 600 allotted spots starting at 7 a.m. on March 15. Registration for the general public will begin at 7 a.m. March […]
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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast
AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid in fiscal year 2019. Last week, the Maine Department of Education released its annual state funding plan for districts across the state, based on an overall $1.1 billion education budget […]
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Cape Elizabeth shore access dispute draws anger, calls for compromise
Some participants in a public forum Saturday say the town should allow public waterfront access in the Shore Acres neighborhood and address residents’ concerns about privacy, safety, security and the environment.
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Feb. 2
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 23-29. Summonses 1/25 at 12:48 p.m. Michael Lynch, 32, no address listed, of Scarborough, was issued a summons on Spurwink Avenue by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected vehicle. 1/26 at 11:02 a.m. Justin Moss, 48, no address listed, of Gorham, was issued a summons on […]
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Cape Elizabeth launches school renovation discussion
CAPE ELIZABETH — With guidance from a team of engineers and architects, the school department has started discussing improvements to its three public schools. A preliminary estimate of the project’s cost is as much as $27 million. Following a tour Tuesday of Pond Cove Elementary School and Cape Elizabeth middle and high schools, led by Facilities […]
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Cape Elizabeth officials told to protect public access to land along Broad Cove
Most of those attending a meeting Thursday night say the town should accept paper streets in the Shore Acres neighborhood that are the subject of a lawsuit filed by several residents.
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Cape Elizabeth faces 2 lawsuits over paper streets
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Council Chairwoman Jessica Sullivan’s prediction that the town would face litigation regardless of what it does about paper streets has proved. Two lawsuits were filed against the town Friday, Jan. 26, claiming the council took too long to decide whether to permanently accept or vacate paper streets on Surfside Avenue and Atlantic Place – […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust gains $8K for land acquisition
CAPE ELIZABETH — A grant from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership brings the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust $8,000 closer to acquiring nearly 52 acres of land adjacent to the Robinson Woods Preserve. The grant is from CBEP’s Habitat Protection Fund. At nearly 200 acres, the extended preserve will create the largest area of conserved land in Cape Elizabeth. […]