CAPE ELIZABETH — A 2011 Cape Elizabeth High School graduate died June 18 after a Florida car accident. Donal “Donnie” Martin, 22, died from injuries sustained in a June 9 car accident in Indialantic, Florida. Martin had lived in Cape Elizabeth his entire life and in May graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s […]
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South Portland adds recycling, composting to July 4 celebration
SOUTH PORTLAND — Just in time for Independence Day, the city has announced its intention for independence from providing only trash bins at municipal events. The effort will be piloted next week at the second annual family Fourth of July celebration at Bug Light Park, where the city will provide compost and recycling bins in addition to […]
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South Portland, Portland schools get STEM funds
SOUTH PORTLAND — Texas Instruments has announced it will provide $150,000 in multi-year “Power of STEM” grants to the South Portland and Portland school departments. The three-year grants will be split between the state’s two largest school districts to support a science-technology-engineering-mathematics academy for students in both cities. The program will focus on minorities and […]
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Brunswick council warms up to solar power
BRUNSWICK — Motivated by Freeport’s example, the town is exploring its own solar-energy initiative. “With climate change probably being the greatest environmental and societal challenge … any effort this town can take the lead on for renewable energy is a great step forward,” Town Councilor Steve Walker said at the June 15 council meeting. A solar-energy […]
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South Portland councilors like Mill Creek Master Plan
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors on Monday night expressed support for the final draft of the Mill Creek Master Plan. But some recognized a need to consciously adapt to effects of revitalization, like with affordable housing. The Mill Creek neighborhood extends from E Street to Broadway, and is bordered by Cottage Road and the Casco Bay […]
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Brunswick elementary, junior high schools 'a catastrophe waiting to happen'
BRUNSWICK — When Lyndon Keck presented a $9 million plan for renovating Coffin Elementary and Brunswick Junior High schools, he painted a picture of two buildings with great need and a town with few resources. “Our marching instructions were: tell us the most critical items that need to be repaired,” he told a joint meeting of […]
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Freeport's new town clerk is a multi-tasker
FREEPORT — Christine Wolfe is scheduled to start Monday, June 29, as town clerk. Wolfe, whose hiring was approved by the Town Council on June 16, replaces Tracey Stevens, who left the job last month. Wolfe, a resident of Dresden, has been the town clerk in Wiscasset for six years and held the position in […]
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Dirigo Public House hopes to fill Yarmouth dining void
YARMOUTH — The menu of Dirigo Public House will be small, but owner Ben Grant hopes its impact will be large. The restaurant is scheduled to open by July 21 at 305 U.S. Route 1, in the building last occupied by Oscar’s. Grant said his “elevated pub fare” is what Yarmouth needs. “Something like this […]
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Yarmouth Clam Festival preps for 50th anniversary
YARMOUTH — This year’s Clam Festival on July 17-19 will have all the usual attractions: a big parade, craft show, and of course, the food. There will be some significant differences, though. The 50th anniversary of the festival will be marked this year with bigger fireworks, an emphasis on the festival’s history, and a special […]
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Bath Heritage Days returns for 43rd year
BATH — Downtown will become party central, offering a variety of activities for all ages, when the 43rd annual Bath Heritage Days arrives next weekend. The four-day event kicks off at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2, with the launching of Smokey’s Greatest Show and Carnival, live entertainment, and food and vendors at Waterfront Park. A […]