CAPE ELIZABETH — The Planning Board deemed an application for a proposed Wells Road telecommunications tower complete on Nov. 21. The board also approved an application from Kevin O’Donovan to construct a 35-foot private road – to be named Edgecomb Way – to create access to a new lot at the rear of 75 Ocean House Road. The […]
cape elizabeth maine
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
End of the road for Cape Elizabeth consignment shop
CAPE ELIZABETH — After more than 30 years of selling clothing and accessories, the town’s only consignment shop will shut next month. Janice Stockson became sole proprietor of Shore Things in 2005. The shop – previously Forget Me Nots – is at 1232 Shore Road. Stockson worked for the shop’s previous owner, Amy Garen, for three years, learning […]
advertisement
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 17
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 8-13. Fire calls 11/10 at 12:07 p.m. Lines down on Ocean House Road. 11/10 at 12:10 p.m. Low lines on Fowler Road. 11/10 at 7:03 p.m. Alarm call on Headland Lane. 11/11 at 9:30 a.m. Carbon monoxide leak on Wabun Road. 11/11 at 10:45 a.m. Lines down on Shore Road. EMS […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bands aid Cape Elizabeth in moth battle
Cape Elizabeth tree warden Todd Robbins, left, and Tom Atwell, a member of the Fort Williams Park Foundation board of directors, demonstrate application of a BugBarrier Tree Band Nov. 11, when foundation members were joined in the park by more than 50 volunteers to band approximately 100 trees to help combat infestation by the winter […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth schools craft medical marijuana policy
CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board had a first reading of a policy governing medical marijuana in schools. The draft policy says the board recognizes some students rely on medical marijuana to manage a medical condition and, without it, may not be able to effectively function in school. Maine law provides that a primary caregiver – defined […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Kiwanis, other service clubs need members
PORTLAND — The Portland Kiwanis Club recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and though membership has declined in recent years, its president is confident the group will continue to reach other milestones. “Kiwanis clubs, as small as we are in southern Maine, we have a huge impact in our communities,” said Portland Kiwanis President Jason Briggs, who […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Report questions safety of southern Maine bridges
PORTLAND — Bridging a gap between bridge safety and funding will be vital to Maine’s future economic growth, according to a report released earlier this month. “Maine will need to maintain and modernize its bridges by repairing or replacing deficient bridges and providing needed maintenance on other bridges to ensure that they remain in good […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cape Elizabeth steps up fight against winter moth devastation
Volunteers set out to band more than 150 trees in Fort Williams Park and Robinson Woods over the weekend.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Nov. 10
Arrests 10/28 at 12:25 a.m. William Kimball, 55, of Chadwick Street, Portland, was arrested on Orchard Road by Sgt. Eric Fay on a charge of violating conditions of release. 10/31 at 7 p.m. Emily Iaboni, 34, no address listed, South Portland, was arrested on Carriage Hill Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on charges of violating conditions of […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cape Elizabeth becomes latest town to adopt bag fee, ban foam containers
The Town Council approves ordinances similar to regulations in South Portland, Portland, Falmouth, Freeport and other Maine communities.