YARMOUTH — 317 Main Community Music Center is launching its third annual “Songs of the Season” concert series Dec. 15. The series features performances by local vocal instructors. Friday’s concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the First Parish Congregational Church, 116 Main St., and will include a mixture of originals and holiday classics performed […]
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Nominations due for Freeport Citizen of the Year
FREEPORT — Nominations for Citizen of the Year are due by the end of the day on Thursday, Dec. 14. The award is given annually to an individual or community group that has “substantively contributed to the quality of the town, the well-being of citizens, and the reputation of Freeport.” Last year’s Citizen of the Year […]
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Cape Elizabeth road project on hiatus
CAPE ELIZABETH — Reconstruction of Scott Dyer Road and Hill Way has been discontinued until spring. The project – which began in August – was slated for completion in November. Public Works Director Robert Malley said it couldn’t be completed this year because of “rainy weather and late-season demands on the paving contractor’s schedule.” The surface layer of pavement […]
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Cape Elizabeth road project on hiatus
CAPE ELIZABETH — Reconstruction of Scott Dyer Road and Hill Way has been discontinued until spring. The project – which began in August – was slated for completion in November. Public Works Director Robert Malley said it couldn’t be completed this year because of “rainy weather and late-season demands on the paving contractor’s schedule.” The surface layer of pavement […]
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Freeport police investigating teacher-student contact
FREEPORT — Police are investigating allegations of unlawful contact between a teacher and a student. Police Lt. Nathaniel Goodman said in a Nov. 21 email that, according to the allegations, telephonic contact between the teacher and student took place over the past month or so. Goodman said the investigation is in its preliminary stage and police […]
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Grants buy equipment for Harpswell firefighters
HARPSWELL — The Maine Municipal Association has awarded the town two $2,000 Safety Enhancement and Scholarship grants, Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said in a press release. The state programs offer financial incentives to members of the Maine Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Fund, and are used to purchase equipment intended to reduce workplace injuries. Eiane said […]
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Grants buy equipment for Harpswell firefighters
HARPSWELL — The Maine Municipal Association has awarded the town two $2,000 Safety Enhancement and Scholarship grants, Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said in a press release. The state programs offer financial incentives to members of the Maine Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Fund, and are used to purchase equipment intended to reduce workplace injuries. Eiane said […]
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Carson, McCreight to hold office hours
HARPSWELL — State Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, will hold drop-in office hours throughout District 24 in the coming weeks. Carson is serving his first term representing Brunswick, Harpswell, North Yarmouth and Pownal. Office hours in Freeport will be Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Bow Street Market, 79 Bow St., from 5-7 p.m. North Yarmouth hours will […]
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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 […]
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Mid-Coast American Legion posts to mark Veterans Day
BRUNSWICK — American Legion posts around the Mid-Coast are celebrating Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11 with various ceremonies. Post 20 in Brunswick will mark the occasion over the course of two days. On Friday, Nov. 10, members will visit the Horizons Rehab Living & Rehab Center at 29 Maurice Dr. at 2 p.m., and present […]