SCARBOROUGH — Citizens may be able to recall elected officials if a proposed Town Charter amendment is accepted. The Town Council is considering a variety of changes to the charter, including wording to define the procedure for recalling a councilor or overruling sale of town property. The council discussed the proposed changes in a workshop […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — Proponents say fundraising for a $200,000 local match required for construction of the proposed Shore Road path is going better than they expected. Safe Access for Everyone is a community group that supports the proposed two-mile pedestrian and bicycle path. Jim Kerney, one of the group’s founders, said approximately $65,000 has been raised […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Six months into an internal reorganization, Police Chief Edward Googins said the department is doing a better job tracking sex offenders and providing notification to residents. “Not that we were doing a bad job before,” Googins said. “But we’re doing a better job now.” In January, the department created the Community Response […]

BATH — An investigation into the city’s role in a letter supporting the McMann Field artificial turf project has prompted a change in the way future mass mailings are handled by municipal officials. Following Wednesday’s City Council meeting, City Manager Bill Giroux said he and the city solicitor will develop a procedure, to be reviewed by […]

Independence Day events in Freeport ended with fireworks at the high school athletic fields. The evening tradition followed the annual parade on Main Street, where a three-wheel unicycle rider was one of the participants. Also on Sunday, the Maine Clammers Association held a fundraising clambake at the Public Safety Building.Independence Day events in Freeport ended […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council has a full agenda scheduled for Monday, July 12, and starting at 6 p.m. will discuss everything from rooster noise complaints and speed limit restrictions to recycling efforts and communication strategies. The 6 p.m. council workshop will take place at Town Hall and will include a review of the council’s […]

SCARBOROUGH — Councilor Judy Roy has made it her pet project to make sure the town’s elderly residents know they are as important as the younger residents. “We do so much for the young people in Scarborough, it’s good to do something for the elderly population as well,” Roy said. This spring, the Town Council […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Aides to Sen. Susan Collins and officials from Portland, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth will meet with the Federal Emergency Management Agency next week to discuss concerns that FEMA flood maps are inaccurate. The meetings come amid fears that the proposed federal floodplain maps will unnecessarily impede development and force homeowners to […]

FALMOUTH — Falmouth Community Programs is teaming with Olympia Sports in a league discount/rebate card program. Any FCP family that makes a purchase at Olympia Sports through Aug. 25 will recieve a 10 percent discount on all purchases using the rebate card. The discount/rebate cards will be provided by Olympia Sports and are availble at […]

CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Congregational Church, which has provided firewood to community members in need of heating assistance, has a low wood bank inventory this year and is seeking donations of firewood, hardwood logs or cash to help with the coming heating season. The church’s first goal is to provide seasoned firewood to people in need. […]