BATH — When it comes to the notion that women are the weaker gender, and consequently easy prey to attackers, Ed Hall is the ultimate myth buster. The owner of Hall’s Olympic Martial Arts on Centre Street taught his third annual women’s self-defense course at the Bath Area Family YMCA on Jan. 31. At no charge, […]
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Paul Cunningham photo Brunswick 12-year-olds Bryn Suckart, left, and Haley Murano enjoy the ride last Sunday afternoon at the Foreside Road Recreational Facility in Topsham.
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m-bathwebsites Bath Web sites get major face, interface lifts
BATH — The city and Main Street Bath Web sites now offer more information about community events and greater flexibility of use by residents and site administrators alike, thanks to recent upgrades. Maine Hosting Solutions, with offices on Front Street, has donated the Main Street Bath site to the community for nearly a decade, beginning when […]
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s-sppinetreezone SP, Scarborough seek Pine Tree Zone status
SOUTH PORTLAND — Elected officials in South Portland, Portland, Scarborough and Westbrook are hoping state lawmakers will expand a tax incentive program designed to lure more businesses to the state. The South Portland City Council unanimously approved a resolution asking legislators to expand the Pine Tree Zone to Cumberland County. However, some councilors predicted a […]
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s-ceordinancecommittee-020609 Committee's approach evokes spot zoning
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council Ordinance Committee is using zoning loopholes to essentially spot zone a home at 553 Shore Road, which is under discussion for addition to the Business-A district. Spot zoning, also known as contract zoning, is a tool some towns use to approve requirements for a specific property owner seeking zoning […]
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m-topsigns Board to revisit digital sign regulations
TOPSHAM — The Planning Board on Feb. 17, will review draft ordinance language to regulate the frequency of change and placement of digital business signs. The board heard feedback from business owners in workshop sessions at its Jan. 6 and Feb. 3 meetings, and that feedback will be taken into account in the crafting of the […]
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m-brunpleasantst New panel to study Pleasant St. traffic, development (drophead)
BRUNSWICK — A new Town Council subcommittee will soon revisit one of last year’s most divisive issues: Pleasant Street, and what to do about it. Traffic and aesthetic issues plaguing the town’s main travel artery and gateway are well-documented. But last year, ancillary development proposals – specifically a Walgreens drug store and a Church Road-Stanwood […]
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s-spcouncil More hours, tough fines OK'd for dogs on Willard Beach
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously approved evening hours for dogs to run off leash on Willard Beach, while also forcing owners to maintain better control of their dogs and imposing strict fines when they do not. The council also approved a five-year agreement to lease a portion of the Redbank General Store for […]
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s-ceshoreroadpathway-020609 Panel OKs Shore Road path concept; But council support is unlikely
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Shore Road Pathway Committee approved a concept plan Wednesday. Cost estimates will be gathered for next month. But Town Council approval of the project is considered unlikely any time soon. The proposed pedestrian walkway would run from Fort Williams to Town Center, with most of the pavement on the west side […]
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s-scarcouncil Council gets hint of proposed building design standards
SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council raced through its business Wednesday, with little discussion about most items and unanimous votes on almost every motion. Councilors heard Town Planner Dan Bacon outline proposed changes to the town’s commercial design standards. First adopted in 2001 or 2002, the standards govern architecture, landscaping and other aesthetic requirements for new […]