CAPE ELIZABETH — After a nearly two-year process and a couple of false starts, the School Board has selected the superintendent of Regional School Unit 38 in Readfield to become Cape Elizabeth’s school chief. Donna H. Wolfrom is in her sixth year as superintendent of the Maranacook Area Schools. On Friday, Dec. 15, she will be […]
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South Portland-Gorham spur depends on turnpike widening in Portland
PORTLAND — The Maine Turnpike Authority’s plans to widen the highway through the city must be a done deal before it tackles a proposed toll road to Gorham, the highway’s top executive said Monday. “We’ve got to get ready for Gorham,” Peter Mills, turnpike authority executive director, said. “We’re going one step at a time.” […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Dec. 8
Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. Summonses 12/1 at 9:38 a.m. Timothy Spaulding, 48, no address listed, of Waterboro, was issued a summons on Shore Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected motor vehicle. Fire calls 11/28 at 1:59 a.m. Alarm call on McKinney Point Road. 11/29 […]
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Cape Elizabeth planners wrestle with cell tower demand
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Planning Board is seeking legal clarification before it decides whether a third telecommunications tower should be allowed along Strout Road. At issue is to what extent owners can be compelled to provide space on existing towers to competing service providers. Strout Trusts and Tower Specialists want to build the 180-foot tower at 14 […]
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Cape Elizabeth road project on hiatus
CAPE ELIZABETH — Reconstruction of Scott Dyer Road and Hill Way has been discontinued until spring. The project – which began in August – was slated for completion in November. Public Works Director Robert Malley said it couldn’t be completed this year because of “rainy weather and late-season demands on the paving contractor’s schedule.” The surface layer of pavement […]
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Cape Elizabeth road project on hiatus
CAPE ELIZABETH — Reconstruction of Scott Dyer Road and Hill Way has been discontinued until spring. The project – which began in August – was slated for completion in November. Public Works Director Robert Malley said it couldn’t be completed this year because of “rainy weather and late-season demands on the paving contractor’s schedule.” The surface layer of pavement […]
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Maine’s Catholic bishop shocks parishioners with details of priest’s affair with employee
Bishop Robert Deeley informs church members in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland that retired Monsignor Michael Henchal is living with a former church administrator.
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust to add 52 acres to Robinson Woods
CAPE ELIZABETH — Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has reached agreement with Robinson Family LLC to purchase nearly 52 acres of land. The purchase of the land adjacent to Robinson Woods on Shore Road will ensure its fields and trails are preserved and remain open to the public. A final price has not been set, outgoing CELT […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 24
Arrests Public information was not available from Nov. 14-20.
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Cape Elizabeth trust wins public funding for Shore Road land acquisition
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will receive $250,000 from the Land for Maine’s Future Program to buy a parcel near Robinson Woods Preserve.