The deadline to apply is Dec. 31; the committee will have until late October 2021 to complete its work.
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Cape Elizabeth to build new communications tower
The 185-foot structure will be owned by the town, and eliminate dead spots for the town’s fire, police and public works departments’ radios.
Cape man builds up Maine products at new lumberyard
CAPE ELIZABETH — About 16 months ago, Mike Friedland was at a big-box retail store looking for some lumber when he found a piece of wood labeled “Idaho.” “At first I thought it was a brand name,” the South Portland resident and home repair company owner said. Since then he’s heard a lot of wood […]
Cape woman gets personal about teen suicide
A teacher’s debut novel is kicking off a series of events at a Portland library on a topic that hits home for her.
Council, school board set to swear in six new members
With a combined 43 years of public service, Jill Duson, Justin Costa and Marnie Morrione will be replaced next week by three individuals making their first foray into local politics.
Portland meal providers pivot to feed hungry
Together, Wayside Food Programs and Preble Street provided close to 2,000 precooked Thanksgiving dinners for those in need.
Portland restaurants head into ‘difficult stretch’
Managers of two long-time restaurants, Becky’s and DiMillo’s on the Water, will continue to follow CDC guidelines with the hope business will get closer to normal after the winter.
No evidence of wrongdoing found in woman’s racial bias claim against Cumberland PD
Police recordings of two traffic stops were deleted as part of standard procedure, a questionable policy according to Krystal Williams, a Black attorney.
Freeport nurse part of new team supporting contact tracing in schools
Brenda White, who retired from Freeport schools in 2017, also helps connect those who need food, childcare or other services to providers.
Portland man working on design for face-visible mask
Preston Haynes hopes his new design will help those who lip read.