From addressing a surge in residential growth in the late 1990s to its role in the development of a town center, the town’s evolving growth management ordinance has been front and center.
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Cape Elizabeth historical society plans for Fort Williams museum
The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society hopes to set up a permanent history display at its new location at the old Bachelor Officers’ Quarters building.
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Temporary ice rink to be constructed in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Community Arena Group is installing the temporary rink as a test run ahead of a proposed open-air arena they hope to build at Gull Crest.
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Bath, Brunswick residents can build window inserts
Residents and volunteers will come together to build insulating window inserts from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, when Bath will host its annual Community Build at the Bath Freight Shed. Brunswick will hold its event Oct. 23-29 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The deadline to order window inserts in Bath is Oct. 17, and those […]
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Indigenous Peoples discussion will focus on local history, inclusion
Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group will host “Many Voices: Who Gets to Tell the Story?” Sept. 28 at Curtis Memorial Library.
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‘Pleasant’ name change for popular Bridgton ski area
Known as Shawnee Peak for more than 30 years, Pleasant Mountain bring backs its original name much to skiers’ delight.
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Cumberland Fair a real family affair for Merrifields
The weeklong fair, which opens Sunday, Sept. 25, features history, rides, demonstrations, livestock, and harness racing, among other events.
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‘Carmina Burana’: 200 voices and one organ in Portland
High school choir students will be among the performers of the popular work, transcribed for the Kotzschmar organ by James Kennerley.
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South Portland skatepark should be ready to roll by Thanksgiving
The city’s skatepark committee was able to raise more than $450,000 for the skatepark, which is expected to be open by Thanksgiving.
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Ballots are set for local council, school board races
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough all have seats to be filled in the Nov. 8 election.