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South Portland voters approve short-term rental regulations
SOUTH PORTLAND — By less than 1,000 votes, voters approved ordinance amendments that will ban unhosted short-term rentals in residential areas. A question of whether to...
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Pierce wins re-election to House District 44 in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Democratic incumbent Theresa Pierce has handily won re-election to the Maine House in District 44, which covers part of Falmouth. In the three-way...
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Dan Ankeles wins Brunswick at-large council seat
BRUNSWICK — Dan Ankeles has won the at-large seat on the Brunswick Town Council with 6,011 votes to Sande Updegraph’s 3,511, according to unofficial results.
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Portland High School sailors hope to make waves in Maryland
PORTLAND — The sailing team at Portland High School for the first time has a spot in the invitational Atlantic Coast Championships this weekend at the...
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Bath traffic-calming measures produce favorable results
BATH — Temporary changes on Richardson Street and Western Avenue resulted in slower traffic and fewer vehicles, the city reported Oct. 25. The results were expected to...
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Cumberland to buy land near Knight's Pond
CUMBERLAND — Another small piece of land near Knight’s Pond will be going into conservation. The Town Council on Oct. 22 unanimously approved spending up to...
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Falmouth, Brunswick activists get conservation awards
YARMOUTH — Two area residents were recognized by the Natural Resources Council of Maine last month for their contributions to protecting the state’s environment. At...
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Portland memorial re-dedication, parade to mark Veterans Day
PORTLAND — On the 100th anniversary of the armistice to end World War I, Veterans Day will be celebrated with a re-dedication of the Eastern Promenade...
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Bath vigil honors Pittsburgh synagogue victims
Several hundred people attended a candlelight vigil Sunday evening, Nov. 4, at the gazebo in Bath’s Library Park for the 11 people gunned down Oct....
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Former Marine to open Freeport brewery on Veterans Day weekend
FREEPORT — Spent bullet shells beneath a glass-covered bar. Old military helmets dangling in the bathrooms as light shades. The upper barrel of an AR-15...
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Contract talks between South Portland, union show little progress
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Service Employees Association is stepping up its campaign for public support in contract negotiations that have been going on since...
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Cape Elizabeth High School class learns the biology of art
CAPE ELIZABETH — Students witnessed the life cycle of a frog in a whole new way Tuesday, courtesy of a Cape Elizabeth High School art class....
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1,500 attend South Portland vigil to mourn, ‘stand against hatred’
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ashley DiPietro held her son Levi’s hand tightly as she walked past armed police officers on her way to the Congregation Bet...
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Scarborough fund aims to grow student career connections
SCARBOROUGH — The School Department is aiming to expand its support of career exploration and experiential learning for students through a new designated fund. In partnership...
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Brunswick homeless shelter plan remains on hold while town weighs new rules
BRUNSWICK — Nearly a month after the town extended a moratorium on homeless shelters, officials took a step toward finalizing new zoning laws that will...
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Right-turn-only restaurant exit satisfies South Portland planners
SOUTH PORTLAND — There’s already takeout. There’s already delivery. Now there will be a drive-through option for Chinese food in the city when China Express fills vacant...
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Panama playground on punch list for home repair business
CAPE ELIZABETH — A local provider of handyman and home improvement services is embarking on a capital campaign to take the business 5,000 miles south,...
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Brunswick Police Department ends 15-year K-9 void
BRUNSWICK — A furry, four-legged officer has been added to the Police Department. Jack, a German-Dutch shepherd, is set to become the department’s first K-9...
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Freeport dog’s love of leaf piles goes viral
FREEPORT — Jumping into piles of leaves is a fun way to celebrate autumn. But for Stella, a yellow Labrador retriever with 153,000 followers on Instagram,...
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Falmouth may take fresh look at trash disposal
FALMOUTH — Town Councilor Aaron Svedlow is convinced that most people in Falmouth dislike current waste disposal practices, which include paying per bag and small, open...
