PORTLAND — Homecoming could be weeks away for residents of 193 Congress St., who were evicted Aug. 5 after city inspectors discovered code violations in renovation work. Although work began in early July, the city did not receive an application for the electrical permit until July 28, according to its records. City officials on Monday […]
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Self-defense for women on tap in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Cape Elizabeth Police Officer Paul Fenton will conduct a self-defense class for women on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7-9 p.m. at Pro FIT training center on Lincoln Avenue. The $15 seminar teaches basic self-defense strategies geared especially to college-aged women, though all women 13 and older are eligible to attend. Space in the class […]
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Donations sought for Build-a-Backpack drive
SCARBOROUGH — Project GRACE is collecting backpacks and school supplies through Tuesday, Aug. 19, to donate to students in need. The Build-a-Backpack Drive encourages those shopping for back-to-school gear to buy a few extra items to donate. Drop-off locations include Scarborough Public Library, Biddeford Savings Bank, Gorham Savings Bank, The Study Hall, Michelle Raber State Farm […]
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Brunswick man charged with stalking in Bath
BATH — A Brunswick man was arrested Saturday night and charged with stalking his former girlfriend. Luke Toothaker, 22, was arrested as he sat in his car in a Commercial Street parking lot outside the woman’s workplace just after 9 p.m., Police Lt. Robert Savary said. The woman reported to police that she had ignored […]
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Donations will place defibrillators around Freeport
FREEPORT — Following donations from residents and organizations in town, the Fire Department is hoping to purchase four new automatic external defibrillators. The Town Council unanimously accepted donations of just under $7,800 for the purchase. If the decision is approved at a public hearing Sept. 2, the AEDs will be purchased and placed in several […]
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Falmouth council takes deliberate path on library bond
FALMOUTH — Town councilors on Monday unanimously approved spending more than $600,000 for Town Hall renovations, but decided there should be more opportunities for public discussion before they decide whether to put a $2.8 million library bond on the November ballot. Councilors spent nearly half of their approximately three-hour meeting discussing the language of the proposed Nov. […]
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Proposal for historic status clouds owner's plans for Portland island
PORTLAND — Development planned by the new owner of 24-acre House Island may face additional scrutiny as the city tries to designate the island a historic district. A hearing will be held Wednesday, Sept. 3, at City Hall to gather public opinion on the designation, which ultimately requires City Council approval. The island, privately owned […]
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Acquisition to preserve Clapboard Island in Falmouth expected this week
FALMOUTH — With Clapboard Island is scheduled to go back on the open market at the end of the week, proponents of purchasing part of the island for public use still have to raise $100,000. But the shortfall may not get in the way of closing the deal. Keith Fletcher, project manager at Maine Coast Heritage […]
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Freeport private school teacher charged with drug trafficking released on bail
FREEPORT — A private school teacher who was arrested for allowing drugs to be sold from his Lewiston home has been released on bail. Noel Thibodeau, 43, was arrested Aug. 5 at his home at 5 Bradford St. in Lewiston. If convicted of the felony charge, Thibodeau could serve up to 20 years in prison […]
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Falmouth music student wins prestigious competition
FALMOUTH — A Falmouth High School rising senior has won a national music competition for students. Emma Mooradian, 17, competed against 10 other student musicians from across the nation at the New England Music Camp in Sidney to win the camp’s annual Concerto Competition. Mooradian said she has been playing the alto saxophone for six […]