Brunswick’s Town Council canceled a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products just a day before the Feb. 22 hearing was set to take place. The cancellation was the result of concern the council had failed to give the public notice as required by Maine statute, according […]
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Midcoast Humane seeks funds for big move
Midcoast Humane has re-launched a campaign to raise $6 million to fund the renovation of a new facility, according to a press release. “The shelter at Range Road is simply no longer adequate,” the release read. “For the health and wellness of the animals in our care, we need to move them to a new […]
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Falmouth warms residents about browntail moth nests
The town of Falmouth is advising residents to keep an eye out for browntail moth nests throughout the winter. In January, Falmouth had a professional assessment done for browntail moths and nests that were within 20 feet of public roads and town-owned property and parks to identify high-risk areas that may need to be treated. […]
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Freeport, Pownal fundraiser aims to help with food, fuel
Freeport Community Services is hosting its annual Freeze Out fundraiser to help Freeport and Pownal families with food and fuel this winter. This year’s Freeze Out is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St. Volunteers will collect donations of food and cash; those interested in donating […]
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Holy Cross School names new principal
Holy Cross School in South Portland announced Wednesday that Timothy Stebbins has been appointed the school’s new principal. Stebbins will succeed Cindy Elwood, who is retiring, and will start work July 1. Currently the assistant director at Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, Stebbins has nearly 40 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. […]
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Scarborough to hold climate change community meeting
The town of Scarborough will host a virtual community meeting with a focus on climate change at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. The meeting will cover Scarborough’s climate change and resiliency priorities. Staff members also will provide an overview of vulnerable infrastructure in town and ask for suggestions for additional priorities. Residents’ feedback is needed […]
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Harpswell financial planner seeks House District 99 seat
Harpswell Democrat Sheila Menair is running to replace outgoing Rep. Jay McCreight.
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Cumberland police seek public’s help about vandalized signs
Cumberland police are looking for information about signs that have been vandalized in town parks over the past year. In most of the approximately half dozen cases the signs have been removed from their posts and thrown into the woods or brush, Police Chief Charles Rumsey said, with one sign stolen from Broad Cove. The […]
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Clayton’s Cafe in Yarmouth under new ownership
Clayton’s Cafe in Yarmouth is now under new ownership after almost three decades under the same proprietors. The new owners, who were not identified, don’t plan to change anything, other than some “much-needed upgrades,” according to a letter former longtime owners Martha and Dave Clayton posted on their website and on social media. The Claytons […]
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LePage to attend Falmouth GOP caucus March 5
Former Gov. Paul R. LePage, who is running for a non-consecutive third term in a bid to return to the Blaine House, is scheduled to make an appearance at the Falmouth Republican Town caucus March 5. Jennifer White, a candidate for State Senate District 25, will also attend. White ran for the same seat in […]