SCARBOROUGH — The Canadian insurer Sun Life Financial announced plans to open an office this spring in Scarborough and hire about 100 employees. The company announced the move Monday, saying that it was drawn to the area partly because it is already home to companies with expertise in disability insurance and a “pool of strong […]
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Maine Roller Derby on new track to build fan base, participation
PORTLAND — Eric Wood never misses a Maine Roller Derby contest. “I’ve been going for three years,” the Fryeburg native said. “I drive down to support them.” Wood was one of more than 100 people who packed Happy Wheels at 331 Warren Ave. Saturday night to see MRD’s season opener, as well as the debut […]
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Long-time Portland tavern Sangillo's loses liquor license battle, to close Saturday
PORTLAND — Last call at Sangillo’s Tavern will come at midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, after the state upheld the city’s denial of a liquor license. “We will not appeal the decision,” owner Dana Sangillo said Monday, confirming this is the last week the 62-year-old bar at 18 Hampshire St. will be open. Sangillo could have […]
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South Portland WinterFest: Better late than never
South Portland residents Cadence Kessler, 4, and mother Jessica Kessler join in the skating party Friday night, Feb. 6, at Mill Creek Park in South Portland. The activity was just one of several events Friday and Saturday during South Portland’s second annual WinterFest, organized by the city and the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth. […]
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Portland forum provides peek at Hall School plans
PORTLAND — About 30 people, mostly members of the Hall School Building Committee, gathered in the Fred P. Hall Elementary School for the first community forum on replacement of the school. Construction of the school is expected to begin in May 2017, with the opening proposed for September 2018. The Feb. 4 forum was originally […]
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South Portland gets draft plan for Mill Creek transformation
SOUTH PORTLAND — A first draft of the Mill Creek Master Plan was presented at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting. Drafted by the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, the plan aims to adjust zoning in the area from Broadway to E Street through six general objectives, to transform it into a multi-use, traditional downtown in the next 20 […]
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Good Shepherd Food Bank tapped as Beach to Beacon beneficiary
CAPE ELIZABETH — Good Shepherd Food Bank of Auburn will be the beneficiary of this year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race, the TD Charitable Foundation said Feb. 4. “The efforts of the Good Shepherd Food Bank provided more than 17 million meals to Mainers facing hunger last year, which is an astounding achievement,” Larry Wold, […]
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Scarborough council gives initial OK to preservation measures
SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday approved a first reading of zoning amendments to preserve 48 historic structures in town. To provide incentives for building owners to seek historic preservation, the amendments are reward-based in the form of a residential density credit. Councilors also received formal notification that construction of the new Wentworth School came […]
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Cape Elizabeth cell tower dispute to stay in federal court
CAPE ELIZABETH — The lawsuit between Verizon Wireless and the town over the company’s desire to put a cell tower in Shore Acres will be heard in federal court. Verizon’s lawyer, Scott Anderson of Verrill Dana in Portland, said the U.S. District Court denied Cape Elizabeth’s argument that the federal court shouldn’t review the case […]
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Cape Elizabeth finds Georgia contractor to evaluate safety at gun club
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town has found someone to complete a safety evaluation of the Spurwink Rod and Gun Club, although it may take some time before a report is ready. Sgt. Paul Fenton on Wednesday told the firing range committee the town has found a Georgia contractor willing to do the evaluation. The town […]