SOUTH PORTLAND — Judy Carpenter’s 20 years of service on the Planning Board came to a close this week after Mayor Tom Blake chose not to reappoint her to the at-large seat. Blake said he valued Carpenter’s service to the community, but felt it was time for a change. Last week, the appointment of Gerry […]
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10 Cape students suspended after alcohol charges
Teenagers charged at Maine Drama Festival CAPE ELIZABETH — Ten Cape Elizabeth High School students have been suspended, school officials said, after a group was charged with underage drinking at the Maine Drama Festival Class B finals on March 21 at Rockland District High School. Eight students were charged by Rockland police Saturday night; two […]
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Fired South Portland worker seeks layoff probe
Public rally planned April 6 at City Hall SOUTH PORTLAND — One of the five veteran city employees who were laid off last month is calling for an independent investigation into how the workers were selected and how the layoffs were carried out. Deb Smith, the former operations supervisor for the Recreation Department, presented her […]
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South Portland Planning Board OKs zone change for Jetport expansion
Maine Aviation project to break ground this summer, too SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously approved zone changes for an expansion of the Portland International Jetport. The changes, which must still be addressed by the City Council, would redesignate farm land as light industrial and allow several aviation-specific uses. Those uses include […]
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Scarborough sharpshooters
Club says interest rising for firearms training SCARBOROUGH — Depending on your generation, you might think of John Wayne, Charlie’s Angels or Jack Bauer when you hear that somebody is packing heat. But movie and TV stereotypes rarely imitate life, and the 20 men and women who completed a Personal Protection and Firearms Safety course […]
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Ethics commission fines Scarborough racino committee
AUGUSTA — After more than three hours of testimony and deliberation Thursday, the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices imposed a $12,250 penalty on the political action committee behind last fall’s failed attempt to allow a racino in Scarborough. The Scarborough Village Partnership was found liable for three campaign finance reports that were […]
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Battle line drawn: Brunswick council backs 1998 border decision
Gerzofsky: No compelling reason to reverse agreement BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Monday unanimously endorsed a 1998 state decision that settled a border dispute with Harpswell, a move that challenges their neighbor’s recent Town Meeting vote to revisit the matter. The council’s vote will be manifested in a letter to Brunswick’s delegation in […]
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Kindergarten parents upset about Falmouth schedule change
FALMOUTH — Plans for a 2.5-day public school kindergarten program next fall that eliminates the option of five half-days aren’t sitting well with some parents. Educators at Lunt School piloted the new program, which requires two full days and one half day, last school year with one kindergarten class, Principal John Flaherty said. This school year, two […]
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Dramatic readings in Freeport illustrate life on the high seas
FREEPORT — Letters and journal entries from 19th century sea captains, their wives and children will be read by local actors at the Harraseeket Grange Hall on Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. The presentation is the newest edition of the Freeport Historical Society’s “Lessons from the Tam O’Shanter” series, a program made possible in […]
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Hunt for Topsham elder ends with 104-year-old
TOPSHAM — Ruth Mann was 5 years old when Boston Post Canes were first distributed to New England communities. That was in 1909. Now 104 years and 6 months from her birthday, Mann on Wednesday became the latest Topsham resident honored with the cane that recognizes Topsham’s oldest resident. Selectmen Ron Riendeau and Sandra Consolini, Town […]