CUMBERLAND — The Wicked Maine Outdoor Fest will be held at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event, which bills itself as “an experiential and educational festival,” is open to outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and ages. Archery, ax-throwing, fly casting, geocaching, hula hooping, and rock climbing […]
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Cyclists to ride through Brunswick, Bath, Freeport
BRUNSWICK — Travelers this weekend may encounter delays because the annual American Lung Association Trek Across Maine bicycle ride takes place Friday, June 14, through Sunday, June 16, on a new course through the Midcoast. The Trek begins at 7 a.m. at the Brunswick Recreation Center and will continue through Freeport, Lewiston, Belgrade, Waterville, Augusta […]
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Portland's Munjoy Hill historic district to be discussed
PORTLAND — The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Association will discuss historic districting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the St. Lawrence Arts & Community Center. The session, presented by city staff, will be aimed at answering questions related to a plan the Department of Planning, along with the Historic Preservation Program, have submitted to zone a […]
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Midcoast school budgets go to voters June 11
BATH — Voters in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham will consider school budget validation referendums on Tuesday, June 11. Polls in Bath will be open at Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., for voting on the Regional School Unit 1 budget for fiscal year 2020. Brunswick polls will be open at […]
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School budgets, more on ballots in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, South Portland
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland voters go the polls Tuesday, June 11, to vote in school budget validation referendums. Scarborough voters will also elect a town councilor to fill the remainder of a term being vacated by Councilor Shawn Babine, and South Portland voters will decide a $7 million bond to replace the Cash Corner fire station. […]
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Farmers market returns to Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — For its fifth season at 317 Main Community Music Center, the Yarmouth Farmers Market will have more vendors than ever. The market opens for the season at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 6, and will feature a free performance by Grammy-nominated mandolin player Matt Flinner, who will be on stage from 4-5 p.m. Free […]
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Municipal elections set for June 11
Voting on Tuesday, June 11, will include municipal elections in some towns and school budget validation referendums in all towns. In Cumberland, voting takes place at Town Hall, 290 Tuttle Road, and the polls are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Durham voters will visit the polls from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Durham Community School, 654 Hallowell Road. […]
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Portland votes June 11 on school budget
PORTLAND — Voting on the $117.4 million fiscal year 2020 school budget takes place Tuesday, June 11, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Absentee voting is available through Thursday, June 6. Contact the City Clerk at 874-8610 for more information, including how to register to vote. Residents of District 1 vote either at the East End Elementary […]
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Maine Turnpike Authority opens Scarborough high-speed toll
PORTLAND — A new open-road tolling facility opened Tuesday at Maine Turnpike Exit 44 in Scarborough. The $17.5 million project began in the spring of 2017. It allows vehicles equipped with E-ZPass to cruise through at highway speeds while sensors collect the toll electronically. Drivers may still pay cash by pulling to the right for […]
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Portland looks to improve 3-way intersection near Baxter Boulevard
PORTLAND — The city is inviting the public to discuss traffic pattern changes at the intersection of Vannah Avenue and Woodford and Clifton streets. The city’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities and Public Works Departments, the Friends of Woodfords Corner, and the Back Cove Neighborhood Association will host the neighborhood meeting Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 […]