BRUNSWICK — Town Council Chairman Benet Pols may not seek a third three-year term in November, and is encouraging other candidates to run in his stead. In an interview Wednesday, Pols said he would like to see other individuals serve on the council, but will seek another term if no other candidates surface. “I’d like to […]
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Bath planners OK apartments at former hospital
BATH — Fifteen residences will be developed at a former hospital at 9 Park St., after the project received unanimous subdivision and site plan approvals Tuesday from the Planning Board. The city purchased the property more than a decade ago as the Mid Coast Center for Higher Education, and sold it to developer Robert Smith […]
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Asian market, taqueria add diversity to Scarborough food options
SCARBOROUGH — The owners of a new business hope Chinese broccoli, Korean barbecue and Cambodian stir fry will become a part of everyday shopping trips to Oak Hill. Khiev’s Oriental Market, a specialty Asian grocery store with fresh produce and diverse cultural cuisine, is scheduled to open at 253 U.S. Route 1 in early August. It […]
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Record-breaking Tri for a Cure in South Portland
Tricia Pirone of Scarborough enjoys the cheers from volunteers and specatators as she bikes along the course of the seventh annual Tri for a Cure on Sunday, July 20, in South Portland. More than 1,400 people participated in Maine’s largest women’s-only triathlon, which raised more than $1.38 million for the Maine Cancer Foundation and cancer […]
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Peace Fair returns to Brunswick mall
BRUNSWICK — A full day of events is planned for the 10th annual Peace Fair Aug. 2 starting at 10 a.m. on the Town Mall. Activities will include games, performances, and a musical tribute to the late folk musician Pete Seeger. The fair is sponsored by Greater Brunswick PeaceWorks, which will honor Veterans for Peace with […]
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Freeport panel has questions about proposed plastic bag ban
FREEPORT — A town committee wants more information before its starts considering an ordinance that would ban plastic shopping bags. Members agreed, however, that there are three possible scenarios to consider: a plastic bag ban, a bag tax like the one recently approved in Portland, or no action. The ordinance committee had its first meeting […]
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Deadline nears for completion of deal to conserve part of island off Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Proponents must raise nearly $200,000 over the next three weeks to purchase a 15-acre portion of Clapboard Island for public use and keep it from going back on the open market, a trust representative said Tuesday. Despite the sizable sum, there’s optimism among officials of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and members of Friends […]
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Proposals due for neglected fire station on Yarmouth's Cousins Island
YARMOUTH — The town, which hopes to sell the aging Cousins Island Fire Station, is accepting proposals for its redevelopment next week. Proposals for the fire station at 373 Cousins St. must be submitted to Town Hall by 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. The Town Council decided to sell the fire station, which opened in […]
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Tennis event benefits Falmouth cancer patient
FALMOUTH — The local tennis community will hold a mixed doubles round robin competition this weekend to raise money for Biggi Brookes, a dedicated tennis player who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May. The event on Sunday, July 27, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Foreside Fitness & Tennis, will have at least 36 teams. […]
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Freeport candidates can file starting next week
FREEPORT — Nomination papers will be available Monday, July 28, at the town clerk’s office for the municipal election on Nov. 4. Papers are due back by Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. There are three seats available on Town Council: councilor at-large, District 2 and District 3. Councilor-at-Large Rich DeGrandpre and District 2 Councilor Sarah […]