SOUTH PORTLAND — The annual Tri for a Cure triathlon takes place Sunday, July 20, and is expected to cause traffic delays in parts of South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth from 7 a.m.-noon while more than 1,000 people compete in the state’s largest – and only all-women’s – triathlon. The city and the race organizer, the […]
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Scarborough climber dies in New Hampshire
SCARBOROUGH — An experienced Scarborough rock climber fell to his death July 12 at Cathedral Ledge in North Conway, New Hampshire, apparently after preparing to descend a cliff he had just climbed solo, a state official said. Brian Delaney, 56, fell about 65 feet from the top of Barber Wall, a well-known part of Cathedral Ledge, […]
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Verizon sues Cape Elizabeth over cell tower denial
CAPE ELIZABETH — Verizon Wireless is suing the town after the Zoning Board of Appeals last month refused to reconsider its denial of Verizon’s request to construct a cell tower. Verizon wants to build the tower on an existing water tower at 11 Avon Road. Verizon said it wants to construct the tower because “service coverage […]
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Report questions Brunswick's land conservation capacity
BRUNSWICK — A new Conservation Commission report questions the town’s capacity to properly manage its conservation land. The report, submitted to the Town Council earlier this month, includes an inventory of town-owned open space, detailing more than 45 properties it has acquired as conservation land, mainly through open space requirements in its subdivision ordinance. Spaces identified vary widely […]
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Bath group proposes unique playground on old YMCA property
BATH — The design committee of the Main Street Bath organization is proposing a playground and parking area for the vacant former YMCA property on Summer Street. And unlike most equipment seen elsewhere, this playground would incorporate more natural elements, David Matero, chairman of the design committee and member of the board of directors, said […]
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South Portland hopes partnership puts wind in hidden park's sails
SOUTH PORTLAND — In a partnership with the city Parks and Recreation Department, a budding, commercial sailing school’s new home is Thomas Knight Park. Since mid-June, owners Kyle Jacobs, 27, and Tyler Martin, 30, have operated South Portland Sailing Center out of a small shed in the public park and launched their sailboats at the frequently ignored […]
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Harpswell report recommends greater town role in emergency services
HARPSWELL — As the final touches are put on the town’s new emergency medical building, officials are contemplating the future organization of emergency services in town. A working group was assigned in January to review the town’s EMS services and develop recommendations for the Board of Selectmen. The group released its report last week. Among suggestions […]
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Deadline nears for funding to preserve Goslings Islands off Harpswell
TOPSHAM — With an Aug. 31 deadline looming, the Maine Coast Heritage Trust is ramping up efforts to raise $925,000 to purchase and preserve the Goslings Islands, a trio of small Casco Bay islands off Harpswell. The campaign kicked off two months ago, and despite a widespread grassroots effort, so far only $135,000 has been […]
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South Portland council to take final action on tar sands ban
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board Tuesday recommended the City Council adopt ordinance changes to keep tar sands crude oil out of the city. The board voted 6-1, with Linda Boudreau opposed, that zoning changes in the so-called “Clear Skies Ordinance” are “in basic harmony” with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The majority also agreed with member […]
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South Portland to study Knightville parking, traffic woes
SOUTH PORTLAND — Complaints from residents prompted city councilors Monday to establish a committee to work on solutions to traffic and parking congestion in Knightville. With Councilor Tom Blake absent, councilors also indicated they will move forward with negotiations to sell two parcels of undeveloped city off Highland Avenue. Parking and traffic patterns in Knightville have […]