TOPSHAM — With a blessing anticipated from the Board of Selectmen, a “pop-up park” party in the Lower Village will be held in September. Selectmen on Thursday are also expected to vote on a contract for the second phase of a bicycle and pedestrian path in town. The park is intended to show what a […]
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South Portland sets public hearing on Mill Creek zoning revisions
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board will hold a public hearing next week on new zoning to accommodate the Mill Creek Master Plan, which was adopted last July. The Tuesday, July 26, public hearing, to be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers, will precede any adoption of new zoning laws that aim to make […]
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North Yarmouth selectmen support resolution to rebuild Wescustogo Hall
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted 3-1 in support of a nonbinding resolution to rebuild Wescustogo Hall, a centerpiece of the community destroyed by fire nearly three years ago. The resolution, which must still be adopted by the Wescustogo Grange Hall Association, calls for the building to be reconstructed on the […]
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Bath group 'Over the Moon' about 15 years of downtown revitalization
BATH — Born 15 years ago as one of four original Main Street Maine communities, Main Street Bath approaches its anniversary with several honors and a thriving downtown on its record. The organization will mark the occasion with “Over the Moon, Under the Stars,” a tented gala at Library Park to be held from 7-10:30 […]
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Bath Iron Works protesters to be arraigned Aug. 2
BATH — The 12 people arrested June 18 after staging a protest outside a ship christening at Bath Iron Works will head to court Aug. 2. The group, calling itself the “Zumwalt 12,” after the class of destroyer being christened at the shipyard, will be arraigned at West Bath District Court at 1 p.m. After […]
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Yarmouth residents provide temporary housing for asylum seekers
YARMOUTH — Local church members are coming together to provide temporary housing for Portland-based asylum seekers. The Compassionate Housing Initiative is a partnership between three churches that places asylum-seekers with host families. The program was created to assist new Mainers when there is overflow at family shelters in Portland. “This was one of those things that […]
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In Falmouth, King backs tax credits for family caregivers
FALMOUTH — Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King on Tuesday announced support for legislation to make it easier to care for an aging relative. His remarks came during a visit to the Stewart Adult Day Center on Lunt Road. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by four senators, would provide a tax credit to family caregivers to alleviate […]
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'Simple economics' forces Falmouth dry cleaner to find new space
FALMOUTH — A well-known Route 1 business is moving, but not far. Pratt Abbott Cleaners will be moving from 231 U.S. Route to 240 U.S. Route 1, the site of the former Portland Dry Cleaners. Becky Zolton, production manager of Pratt Abbott, said the Falmouth store has been at the corner of Route 1 and […]
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GOP fills 1 of 2 ballot vacancies
FALMOUTH — The November general election ballot will include two changes from the results of the June primaries. Chief Deputy Secretary of State Barbara Redmond on Tuesday said the Republican Party named Falmouth resident Kimberly Parker Diamond to replace Erin Mancini as its candidate in House District 44, which includes most of Falmouth. Mancini withdrew […]
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'Think of this like a giant meatloaf': 100-lb. Yarmouth burger to benefit food pantry
YARMOUTH — The owners of Dirigo Public House aren’t trying to break records. They’re just trying to help less fortunate people, and have fun while doing it. Owners Ben and Katie Grant will be celebrating the restaurant’s first anniversary July 31 by cooking and building a 100-pound cheeseburger at Dirigo, located at 305 U.S. Route 1. […]