YARMOUTH — Neighbors already have several concerns only days after an application was submitted for an expansion of the Hannaford supermarket development on Route 1. The application submitted to Town Planner Vanessa Farr on Aug. 26 is to build six new commercial buildings. Hannaford Bros. Co. is working with South Portland-based engineering company Fay, Spofford and […]
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Portland councilors ready to renew discussion on abortion-clinic buffer zone
PORTLAND — A new discussion about a buffer zone outside Planned Parenthood of Northern New England will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at City Hall. The City Council Public Safety, Health & Human Services Committee will hear from city attorney Trish McAllister on what might be done to limit contact between anti-abortion activists […]
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Portland runs to benefit Hear ME Now
PORTLAND — Registration is open for the Hear ME Run 5K, 10K and fun runs on Sunday, Sept. 14. The races along Back Cove and Eastern Promenade benefit Falmouth-based Hear Me Now’s services for adults and children with hearing loss. The rain-or-shine event features prizes for overall winners and age groups. Online registration before Friday, […]
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Mercy Hospital in Portland takes step for Fore River growth, consolidation
PORTLAND — Mercy Hospital has taken initial steps for a major expansion along the Fore River that will end the hospital’s presence downtown by 2018. The hospital is seeking to amend a conditional zone agreement reached with the city in 2001 that paved the way for it to build on the Fore River Parkway in […]
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Annual craft show returns to Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — More than 40 local artisans will gather at Camp Ketcha for the fifth annual Maine Crafts Guild Scarborough Show on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m Admission to the end-of-summer craft show at 336 Black Point Road is $6 for adults and is free for children under age 18. […]
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Sagadahoc County says 'No More' to domestic violence
BATH — The Sagadahoc County district attorney’s office is joining the national No More campaign to end domestic violence. “It’s a fairly recent national movement … a new attempt at getting the attention (toward) domestic violence and sexual assault,” Steve Edmondson, domestic violence investigator with the Sagadahoc DA’s office, said last week. Edmondson represents that […]
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Bath library film series honors Bacall, Williams
BATH — Patten Free Library’s fall film festival will pay tribute to Lauren Bacall and Robin Williams. The series begins Tuesday, Sept. 16, with “The Big Sleep” and concludes Dec. 2 with “Good Will Hunting.” No films will be screened in October. Screenings, which also include “Key Largo,” “To Have and Have Not,” “The Fisher […]
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Cumberland church nets eco-friendly certification
CUMBERLAND — In the case of the Congregational Church in Cumberland, perhaps it is easy being green. The 282 Main St. church is Maine’s first to earn certification from GreenFaith, a pro-environment interfaith coalition founded in 1992, according to a church press release. To celebrate, the church will host tours of the buildings and its […]
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Portland seeks buyers for Cliff Island property
PORTLAND — Island living could become a little more affordable with the city seeking a buyer for a Cliff Island home and fuel station. On Aug. 27, the City Council Housing & Community Development Committee finalized a request for proposals for the 19,500-square-foot lot at 16 Fisherman’s Cove. The property, formerly owned by Holly Kessinger […]
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Portland school chief hits the streets
Portland Public Schools Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk departs Ocean Avenue Elementary School on Tuesday morning during a bicycle tour of seven city schools on the first day of classes. Caulk’s ride was meant to encourage students to exercise daily by biking or walking to school.