CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board on Tuesday discussed an updated policy that reconsiders naming school facilities and portions of facilities after individuals, couples or families. The draft policy dictates that the board shall not name, rename, or change the name of an existing facility, or part of a facility, unless there is “universal support for […]
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South Portland celebrates 10th Bug Light Kite Festival
SOUTH PORTLAND — People from across New England will meet in Bug Light Park on Saturday, May 18 for the 10th annual kite festival. Home to the 1855 Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, visitors can also enjoy a barbecue on the harbor and learn about local history at the South Portland Historical Society, located inside the park. The […]
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Racers ready for Eastern Trail 5K in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — The John Andrews Memorial Eastern Trail 5K is set to take place Saturday, May 18, with benefits going toward Blazing the Trail South, an 11-mile segment that will extend the current off-road trail from Kennebunk to South Berwick. The 5K route will be on the Scarborough Marsh off-road section of the Eastern Trail. […]
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Falmouth seeks Citizen of the Year nominations
FALMOUTH — The town is seeking nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year Award. The deadline is May 20. The award acknowledges exceptional community service and positive examples of citizenship. Nominees will be judged on their contributions to community welfare, civic achievement, volunteerism and conscientious service to the town. Nominations, which should be no […]
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Falmouth library sells apple tree saplings
FALMOUTH — Apple tree saplings are available for $50 each from Falmouth Memorial Library. The saplings were grafted from the historic apple tree on the Lunt Road side of the library property. The tree produces baking apples of an unknown variety; two years ago John Bunker from Maine Heritage Orchard visited, but was unable to […]
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Yarmouth Public Works to hold open house
YARMOUTH — The Public Works Department will hold its annual open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the public works garage, 56 North Road. The event includes food, games, antique trucks, door prizes and more. Go online to www.yarmouth.me.us or call 846-2401 for more information.
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Gun safety group to hold Portland forum
PORTLAND — The Maine Gun Safety Coalition will hold a public forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the First Parish Unitarian Church, 425 Congress St. The guest speaker will be Igor Volsky, co-founder of Guns Down America, who in a new book argues that guns – not criminals –are the problem. During the town hall-style forum, Volsky […]
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Portland police looking for missing Munjoy Hill woman
PORTLAND — Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Cathy Pride, 63, who has been reported missing by her family. Pride lives on Munjoy Hill and was last seen in mid-April, police said. She’s 5 feet 4 inches tall, around 200 pounds, with blue eyes and gray hair. Pride also wears glasses and could […]
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Portland opens seasonal parking lot on Commercial Street
PORTLAND — The city has opened a temporary parking lot at 2 Commercial St., in the area formerly used to queue vehicles for The Cat ferry at Ocean Gateway. Parking is available at a rate of $15 for 24 hours. The goal is to provide spots to accommodate waterfront, downtown and island activity during the […]
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Grants available to assist Peaks Island community
PORTLAND — Maine Community Foundation is seeking applications from nonprofits that assist the Peaks Island community. Requested grants must serve the island community; impact residents directly within the next year; have the potential for continuing impact, and include clear financial documentation. Priorities include reducing economic barriers to living on the island; providing or increasing access […]