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  • Brunswick High School principal resigns unexpectedly

    BRUNSWICK — High school Principal Art Abelmann resigned on Wednesday, effective immediately, four weeks before the end of the school year. The School Board accepted Abelmann's sudden resignation at a special budget meeting Wednesday night, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Gre...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 8:30 am

  • South Portland psychologist pleads guilty to federal fraud

    SOUTH PORTLAND — A local psychologist pleaded guilty to federal health-care fraud charges Tuesday before Judge George Singal in U.S. District Court in Portland. Dr. Carole Orem-Hough, 55, a licensed psychologist who operated Casco Bay Psychotherapy, admitted to fraudulently billing a...

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    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 8:10 am
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  • Cape Elizabeth teen to sing anthem for Red Sox Nation

    CAPE ELIZABETH — When Hannah Kramer's grandfather takes his season seat at Fenway Park on Aug. 23, he'll witness more than just a Red Sox -Yankees game. Kramer will kick off the night singing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" for a crowd of more than 35,000, which won't include...

    Sarah Trent • News •
    Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 8:50 am

  • Bath Water District criticizes restrictions in Comp Plan update

    BATH — An aspect of a proposed update to the city's Comprehensive Plan concerning the extension of public water and sewer lines stirred mixed emotions during a workshop at City Hall Wednesday evening. The update to the 1997 plan, which the City Council must ultimately approve, ...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 8:10 am

  • Scarborough School Department facilities director resigns for Gorham job

    SCARBOROUGH — The long-time school facilities director has resigned to take a similar position in Gorham. Norm Justice, who has worked for the School Department for 21 years, submitted his resignation last week. On Sept. 4, he will begin his new position as Gorham schools faciliti...

    Peggy Roberts • News •
    Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • Casino Beach woes prompt review of all parking rules in Cape Elizabeth

    CAPE ELIZABETH — A Police Department recommendation to review parking rules on one street in the Cape Cottage neighborhood has prompted the Town Council to initiate a review of all parking regulations in town. The Ordinance Committee will discuss the issue through November, when i...

    Sarah Trent • News •
    Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • Humidity forces repairs to new floor in Scarborough High School gym

    SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough High School's new wood floor in Plummer Gymnasium is on the mend after high humidity caused it to swell and buckle, a flooring company representative said Wednesday. Installers from Connor Sports Flooring laid the new floor in March, after water from a bu...

    Peggy Roberts • News •
    Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • Topsham to use grant for architectural survey

    TOPSHAM — The town will soon conduct an architectural survey of its historic district, thanks to a grant from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Aug. 6 to award the work to Topsham resident Scott Hanson, who runs Hanson Historic P...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • How his garden grows

    Norm Steele, a master gardener and Scott Gardener of the Year, explains the process of proper composting to visitors during the Backyard Locavore Tour offered by the Univeristy of Maine Cooperative Extension on Aug. 8. Steele opened his Cumberland garden to the public with guided tours and shared so...

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    Thursday, August 13, 2009

  • Falmouth resident nominated to college board

    FALMOUTH — Merle Nelson was renominated Monday by Gov. John Baldacci to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. For more than eight years, Nelson has served as a court mediator for district courts in Cumberland and York counties. A former state representative from Po...

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    Thursday, August 13, 2009
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