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  • Brunswick council paves way for sale of municipal buildings

    BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Monday authorized negotiations for the sale of the downtown Recreation Center, which could ultimately lead to a new business moving into town. After more than an hour of public comment, councilors voted 7-2 to authorize Town Manager Gary Brown to reach...

    Dylan Martin • News •
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 3:40 pm

  • Toys for boys of all ages

    Matt Palmer of Gorham carries his 2-year-old son, Jacob, out of the cab of front-end loader on Saturday, May 18, at the Gateway Shoppes in Scarborough, where several area public works departments marked National Public Works Week by displaying their equipment, answering questions and providing de...

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    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 3:00 pm
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  • Family Fun Day returns to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth

    CAPE ELIZABETH — The town's annual Family Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Fort Williams Park on Shore Road. Although the event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., activities begin as early as 8 a.m. Hot-air balloon rides will be available between 8 a...

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    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 10:10 am

  • Cities, trail groups stall Jetport runway expansion

    SOUTH PORTLAND — A runway expansion planned for the Portland International Jetport is being held up by special-interest groups that want to build a recreation trail around the airport and others who have concerns about aircraft noise.  The Jetport needs to expand a crosswind runw...

    Randy Billings • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 9:40 am

  • No college (yet) for Cape Elizabeth grad

    CAPE ELIZABETH — Unlike 94 percent of her classmates, Cape Elizabeth High School senior Stephanie Lawsure will not be going to college in the fall. She'll still earn an associate's degree, but will be paid to get it. She'll have no college loans to repay, good health insurance co... 1

    Sarah Trent • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 9:30 am

  • Last-minute South Portland deal saves $2.1M in stimulus funds for Long Creek watershed work

    SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to spend $580,000 on improvements along Philbrook Avenue. The allocation is intended to preserve $2.1 million in federal stimulus money from the state Department of Environmental Protection. The ...

    Randy Billings • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 9:00 am

  • Lofty goals, strong work ethic drive Scarborough graduate

    SCARBOROUGH — You could say Felicia Mazzone is goal oriented. From her schoolwork, employment and volunteer work, to her position as goalie on the girls' hockey team, the Scarborough High School senior has been motivated by her hard work and her drive to succeed. And s...

    Peggy Roberts • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8:50 am

  • South Portland voters could have last word on Willard Beach dog access

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents trying to ban dogs from Willard Beach for six months each year have collected enough signatures to put the decision before voters. City Clerk Sue Mooney said she has authenticated more than the 925 signatures needed to put a referendum question on the No...

    Randy Billings • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

  • Harpswell residents criticize school consolidation option

    HARPSWELL — There was little support expressed for consolidating the town's two schools Wednesday at a Board of Selectmen public hearing. The meeting followed the completion on Monday of a finding of fact by the Strategic Planning Action Team of School Administrative District 75 ...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8:10 am

  • Brunswick restaurants gear up for 1st outdoor dining festival

    BRUNSWICK — Nearly 20 local restaurants will converge on the town green June 20 to show off their cuisine during the town's first dining festival, The Taste of Brunswick. Back Street Bistro will serve chilled soup, the Great Impasta a lobster BLT, Bangkok Garden spring rolls and ...

    Steve Mistler • News •
    Thursday, June 11, 2009
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