One of the bills, backed by Gov. Paul LePage and sponsored by Scarborough Rep. Heather Sirocki, is being promoted by ACT for America, a national anti-Muslim group.
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Portland pub owners plan to open new restaurant in Scarborough
The couple that operates Shay’s Grill Pub in Monument Square want to open Dunstan Tap & Table, a pub-style restaurant, in May.
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Scarborough police identify Texas suspect in 2 ‘swatting’ calls reporting fake crimes
Police received assistance from the FBI because of the seriousness of the alleged crimes.
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Maine Turnpike Authority seeks comment on heavy traffic in Portland area
It will hold an advisory committee meeting Wednesday in Portland to get public input on possible solutions.
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Scarborough lawmaker’s bill would make coerced labor a crime
The measure takes aim at those who exploit vulnerable populations such as refugees or people reliant on drugs or alcohol.
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Heidi Powell is a one-woman show called Dirigo Wholesale
She delivers produce from farms to restaurants in Greater Portland.
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Five hunters escape boat’s capsizing off Prouts Neck
A skiff carrying the hunters overturned, leaving them to scramble up the rocks to safety, the fire department said.
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Lobstermen speak out against proposal to have Maine’s entire fleet report data
They say the fishery is so large in the state that the current 10 percent requirement gives regulators relevant data.
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Group closes deal on $6.7 million purchase of Scarborough Downs
The owners envision a long-term redevelopment of the property into a town center with housing, shopping, restaurants, offices and more.
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Scarborough High wrestler with one leg finds home after years of hardship
Sam Leishman’s limb was amputated when he was a baby in Ethiopia and he spent years in foster care in Colorado.