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Shellfishing ban from Cape Elizabeth to Harpswell adds New Meadows

HARPSWELL — A precautionary shellfishing closure remains in effect in many areas of Casco Bay after a toxin that can be lethal to humans was detected last week. The ban prohibits fishing for mussels, clams, quahogs, oysters and carnivorous snails from the affected water until further notice.  Domoic acid, the bio toxin produced by a […]

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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 […]

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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 […]