South Portland Mayor Deqa Dhalac, the first Somali-American mayor in the United States, announced last week that she is running for the Maine House of Representatives. Dhalac received the Democratic nomination for Maine House District 120, formerly District 33, which includes the city’s District 5 and parts of Districts 3 and 4, after incumbent Victoria […]
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Toxic algae to be cleared from Hinckley Park pond
An environmental mitigation company has been hired to clear up the latest outbreak of harmful algae found at Hinckley Park pond in South Portland for the fourth time in as many years. Blue World Environmental is deploying a buoy system in the upper and lower ponds to remediate the blue-green algae called cyanobacteria, according to […]
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Cumberland accepting applicants for senior tax program
Letters and applications are being mailed out this week to previous applicants as Cumberland lays the groundwork for its annual senior tax assistance program in early August. To be eligible for the program, residents 70 or older must have lived in Cumberland for a minimum of 10 years and have an annual household income that […]
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Free vaccine clinic in Yarmouth July 24
A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Yarmouth High School for those in the greater Yarmouth community who are at least 6 months old. The following vaccines will be available: Moderna Adult, (age 12 and older); Moderna Pediatric, (ages 6 months to 5 years); Pfizer Adult (age […]
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Freeport venue showcases several Maine poets
Meetinghouse Arts is hosting “Songs from Here,” a new collaboration between Maine-based musicians and local poets, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at 40 Main St. in downtown Freeport. The project was conceived by Maine-based singer Sarah Tuttle, composer Erica Ball and pianist Bridget Convey and features Maine-based poets Mohamed Alghanami, David Sloan, Erin Covey-Smith, […]
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Section of Middle Road in Falmouth closed starting July 25
As part of the West Falmouth Sewer Project, construction along Middle Road previously scheduled to start July 18 will now begin Monday, July 25. The project will begin at Lunt Road and end at the Woods Road roundabout and require the full closure of Middle Road between Lunt and Bucknam roads. Motorists will be detoured […]
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North Yarmouth seeking Planning Board alternates
North Yarmouth is looking for two residents to serve as alternate members on the Planning Board. Members participate in the review and discussion of new plans and projects proposed in town. The Planning Board’s major responsibility is the review of subdivision and site plan applications to assure compliance with the town’s land use ordinance. The […]
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Trail improvement projects begin in Cumberland
Work is underway at Knight’s Pond in Cumberland, where the White Trail along the shore is being relocated farther inland with the goal of improving and protecting wildlife habitat, eliminating erosion and providing a more user-friendly and sustainable trail surface. Several spur trails will still allow access to the pond. At Greely Woods, gravel is […]
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Clam Festival road closures in effect this week
Road closures in Yarmouth will be in effect July 13-17 for this year’s Clam Festival. The loop in front of Town Hall will not be accessible, and starting July 13 and throughout the festival, the Metro BREEZ stop will move to Route 1 near Walgreens at the crosswalk. It can be accessed from the Beth […]
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Cumberland resident needed to serve on SAD 51 board
The Cumberland Town Council is looking for an interim board member to fill a vacancy on the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors following Tyler McGinley’s resignation. Candidates are required to be residents of Cumberland for at least a year and would serve until the next municipal election in June 2023. Those interested must […]