News in Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth

Bathhouse at Higgins Beach could cost Scarborough an extra $85K

SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday night authorized an extra $85,000 to cover potential cost overruns for the construction of the new Higgins Beach bathhouse. Additional costs could be seen if the town decides to make a few upgrades, including cement siding and solar panels,...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:50 am

Senate District 7 candidates contrast on energy, business, welfare

CAPE ELIZABETH — It's been rapid turnover for voters in state Senate District 7, which will elect a senator Nov. 6 for the third time in two years. State Sen. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, who won a special election in the district in May, is not seeking re-election because she is ...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 9:30 am

Scarborough Police Beat: Sept. 21

Arrests 9/10 at 2:52 p.m. Jeremy D. Kirschmann, 34, of Patten Road, Greene, was arrested on Hannaford Drive by Reserve Officer Peter Nappi on a warrant from another agency and a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Sept. 21

Arrests

• Police Beat •

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Scarborough board OKs plan for Oak Hill assisted living center

SCARBOROUGH — With needed state and federal permits in hand, developers proposing an 81-bed assisted living center off Black Point Road gained final Planning Board approval Monday night. The board did not seek public comment on the plans before its final site review. The Roche...

David Harry • News •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm

TD Beach to Beacon race sets fundraising record

CAPE ELIZABETH — The 15th annual TD Beach to Beacon 10k road race raised more than $164,000 for race beneficiaries, setting a new fundraising record. This year's beneficiary, The Center for Grieving Children, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides support for children and families ...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Community Calendar: Sept. 19-30

Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, beardsbcause@gmail.com. Coffee by Design

Community •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

People and Business

Appointments Junior Achievement of Maine recently announced the election of the following officers for the Board of Directors: Chairman of the Board Darren J. Hurlburt, Vice Chairman of the Board Guy Langeviny, Past Chairm...

Community •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

King cites $900M tax-break program as a job creator

HALLOWELL — The No. 1 issue on voters’ minds this year is jobs.

John Christie and Naomi Schalit, Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting • News •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Arts Calendar: Sept. 19-30

Greater Portland Auditions/call for art Yarmouth Art Festival accepting entries through Sept. 21. Painting, sculpture, photography, etching and digital media; from any artist 18 and older who maintains a residence in Maine. $15 per ...

Lifestyle •

Wednesday, September 19, 2012