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  • Neighbors seek buffer from troubled Main Street motel in South Portland

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Citing density issues and concerns about current operations at a Main Street motel, City Councilors on Monday recommended three Noyes Street property owners be allowed to buy city-owned land behind their homes as a buffer. Before moving the workshop to council chambe...

    David Harry • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pm

  • #soberseason: High school students campaign for prom, graduation safety

    SOUTH PORTLAND — On Wednesday, South Portland High School seniors made their first pitch for a "Sober Season" of proms and graduation parties. With posters, placards and a #soberseason Twitter hashtag, the seniors...

    David Harry • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 11:20 am

  • High court OKs cameras at disputed beach in Cape Elizabeth

    CAPE ELIZABETH — In what is likely the last decision in the long-running dispute over access to Maxwell Point Beach, Maine's highest court has ruled it's OK for a resident to use surveillance cameras to monitor the easement to the privately owned beach.

    Will Graff • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 10:40 am

  • Neighbors discuss Wilkinson Park improvement plans

    SOUTH PORTLAND — With the Wilkinson Park clubhouse gone, neighbors and Parks and Recreation Director Rick Towle are ready to tackle a multi-faceted plan to restore and improve the park. In a two-hour public forum at the Community Center on Tuesday, Towle outlined his intentions to im...

    David Harry • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 9:10 am

  • Cape Elizabeth robotics team makes top 10 at worlds

    CAPE ELIZABETH — After earning their way to the robotics world championship for the fourth consecutive year, the Cape Elizabeth High School robotics team came within reach of victory last week. As the only Maine team that qualified for the competition, juniors Anthony Castro and Luke...

    Will Graff • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 8:50 am

  • Revised budgets reduce Scarborough tax increase

    SCARBOROUGH — Town Manager Tom Hall and School Board Finance Committee Chairman Chris Caiazzo outlined revised, reduced budgets at a joint Town Council and School Board workshop Wednesday night. Whether reductions in the fiscal year 2014 budget proposals will gain council approv...

    David Harry • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 8:20 am

  • Brunswick adult-care provider racing to address DHHS cuts

    BRUNSWICK — A care provider for the developmentally disabled is getting creative with ways to address more than $300,000 in state budget cuts. On Sunday, May 26, Independence Association will hold its first Sea Dog Dash for Independence, a 10-kilometer, 5-kilometer and 1-mile running...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 8:10 am

  • Optimistic about lawsuit's end, Tao Restaurant owners plan to expand in Brunswick

    BRUNSWICK — The owners of Tao Restaurant have ambitious plans, including the hope that a lawsuit they face may soon be settled. The Asian restaurant at 22 Pleasant St. is the subject of a trademark lawsuit filed last October by a national licensing company, although the restaurant ow...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Thursday, April 25, 2013

  • With state cuts, Brunswick could face nearly 17% tax hike

    BRUNSWICK — Property owners could face a nearly 17 percent tax hike if budget cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage are approved by the state Legislature. But for now, the town is moving forward as if that won't happen. That was the message from Town Manager Gary Brown Monday nigh...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 1:40 pm

  • Harpswell girl in 'great condition' after ski accident

    HARPSWELL — After recovering from a near-fatal ski accident in March, 6-year-old Jessica Walker has left the hospital with her family and is in "great condition," according to her aunt. "She is walking, talking, writing, drawing, playing games, and is a very happy little girl," ...

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    Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 1:20 pm
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