Arrests No arrests were listed from Sept. 12-18. Summonses 9/12 at 8:28 a.m. Marie Wentworth, 50, no address listed, of South Casco, was issued a summons on Fowler Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected motor vehicle. 9/13 at 6:30 p.m. Morgan Smith, 28, no address listed, of Standish, was issued […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Sept. 22
Arrests No arrests were listed from Sept. 12-18. Summonses 9/12 at 8:28 a.m. Marie Wentworth, 50, no address listed, of South Casco, was issued a summons on Fowler Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected motor vehicle. 9/13 at 6:30 p.m. Morgan Smith, 28, no address listed, of Standish, was issued […]
Rosemont Market opening new store in Cape Elizabeth
The store will be ‘medium-sized,’ like ones in Yarmouth and Portland’s West End.
Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth properties on annual list of endangered places
PORTLAND — In support of its mission to preserve and revitalize the region’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes and parks, Greater Portland Landmarks has released its fourth list of Places in Peril. The goal of the list, which includes properties in Portland, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, is to “call attention to the threats facing character-defining, historically […]
Fire forces guests to evacuate Cape Elizabeth inn
CAPE ELIZABETH — Route 77 was closed overnight after an inn fire forced guests out of their rooms Sunday night. The road re-opened around 3 a.m. on Monday. Fire crews from Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and Scarborough responded to a report of a fire at the Inn by the Sea, at 40 Bowery Beach Road, just […]
Southern Forecaster Best of Best 2017 Winners
Meet the Best of Best Welcome to the Forecaster’s South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth Readers Choice Contest. We asked readers to tell us their favorite stores, services and restaurants in the three towns, and those “Best of Best” results are in! We at the Southern Forecaster, along with the Sebago Brewing Co., our partner […]
Portland's Rosemont Market expanding to Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Rosemont Market & Bakery will open its sixth shop – and first south of Portland – on Shore Road in November. General Manager Dan Roche said the company bought the first floor at 537 Shore Road, at the end of Cottage Road in South Portland, for just under $400,000 in early spring. According […]
Cape Elizabeth weighs fee for single-use plastic bags
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council is considering joining about a half dozen surrounding communities that regulate the use of plastic shopping bags and nonrecyclable foam containers. The council on Sept. 11 also discussed an amendment to a town ordinance in response to reports of chickens roaming onto neighboring properties. In December 2016, the council asked […]
Cape Elizabeth Town Council election attracts 4 candidates
CAPE ELIZABETH — Four candidates will contend for two Town Council seats in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The terms of Councilors Patricia Grennon and Katharine Ray are expiring; neither one is seeking re-election. Peter McCarthy, Valerie Randall, Christopher Straw and James Tasse submitted nomination papers before the Sept. 8 deadline and will appear on the […]
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Sept. 15
Arrests 8/25 at 4:37 p.m. Todd Denson, 57, no address listed, of Portland, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Jeffery Gaudette on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 8/25 at 8:19 p.m. Robert Anthony, 36, of Brackett Street, Portland, was arrested on Ocean Street, South Portland, by Officer Benjamin Davis on charges of operating with […]