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Cape Elizabeth Town Council backtracks on ‘paper’ streets
CAPE ELIZABETH — Faced with a large crowd on Monday, Aug. 14, the Town Council took unusual action and reconsidered last month’s decision on so-called paper...
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Traffic concerns delay decision on Harpswell event venue
HARPSWELL — Facing pressure from abutters, the Planning Board tabled its approval of a seasonal, commercial event venue on Harpswell Neck Road Wednesday to give the...
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Durham sports boosters cope with mismanagement of club funds
DURHAM — The Athletic Booster Club of Durham has recovered more than $12,000 from the former club president after he admitted misusing organization funds. The...
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Living history: Brunswick church part of the town fabric for 300 years
BRUNSWICK — In the 300 years since it was founded, First Parish Church has been in three places. Yet the church’s history has always been...
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‘This team never quit’: Little Leaguers make South Portland proud
SOUTH PORTLAND — “Hi, I’m Richard Gilboy, back home they call me Ricardo, and I take big-daddy hacks.” With that colorful and confident self-introduction, backed up...
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Artists park in South Portland
Artist Susan Boucher of Lewiston with photographer Joseph Barnett of Kennebunk at the 38th annual Art in the Park at Mill Creek in South Portland...
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Tao Yuan's Brunswick aquaponic greenhouse, bakery back on track
BRUNSWICK — Construction of a long-awaited aquaponic greenhouse and bakery at Tao Yuan Restaurant on Pleasant Street is expected to begin by the end of the...
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'Deconstructed sushi' coming to South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Local diners will have the chance to “go Hawaiian” this fall when the owner of Westbrook-based Big Fin Poke opens a Western Avenue...
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Alternative school takes leap to Brunswick Landing
BRUNSWICK — Just a week before the REAL School was scheduled to move to its new home on Brunswick Landing, a crew was putting the...
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Uncertainty about funds after court affirms Brunswick land sale
BRUNSWICK — Although a court ruling last week removed any remaining uncertainty about the town’s right to sell shorefront property at 946 Mere Point Road, questions remain...
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Falmouth contemplates $12M in sewer system upgrades
FALMOUTH — The Town Council has given tacit approval to a new West Falmouth sewer master plan that calls for an investment of at least $12 million...
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Changes at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth could include razing historic buildings
FALMOUTH — The developer of Tidewater Farm is seeking Town Council approval for several changes to the development’s master plan. Among the changes being contemplated, developer...
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Falmouth narrows high school principal field to 3 candidates
FALMOUTH — The School Department has selected three finalists for the post of principal at Falmouth High School. The department is inviting residents to meet the candidates...
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Portland City Council to discuss options for referendum ballot remedies
PORTLAND — The lack of a 2011 referendum could allow two citizen initiatives to move onto the Nov. 7 ballot after it was ruled they would...
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Activists say proposed EPA cuts threaten Maine
SCARBOROUGH — Officials and experts spoke out against President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, saying they could hurt beaches, air quality, and...
