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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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  • 3% Freeport school budget increase sent to RSU

    FREEPORT — The School Committee unanimously approved a fiscal year 2010 operating budget Monday night, with an increase of 3.02 percent, or $438,000, over this year's budget.

    Amy Anderson • News •
    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 10:20 pm

  • Landmark Falmouth fire station may close

    FALMOUTH — Frugality may trump sentiment this year as the town once again discusses whether to close the Pleasant Hill Fire Station on Allen Avenue Extension.

    Peggy Roberts • News •
    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 4:07 pm

  • Hardware helpers

    Anya Pakulski, left, Haley Rice and Emily Bolles of the North Atlantic Figure Skating Club guard the medals while waiting for the judges to tally the results of the Masters competition at the 2009 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships last week at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. Th...

    Mo Mehlsak • News •
    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 3:21 pm

  • Best in Class B

    Junior Carter Cyr, right, screams in excitement with junior goalie Sam Kurland, left, and other team memberss after the Greely High School hockey team won its first Class B state championship. Sports, Page 13. (Brandon McKenney photo)

    Mo Mehlsak • News •
    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 2:27 pm

  • Freeport teacher helps children learn the value of giving

    FREEPORT — Laugh and Learn preschool teacher Wendy Marstaller turned an idea into reality 13 years ago when she inspired business owners, children and parents to pass donated food hand to hand along Main Street.

    Amy Anderson • News •
    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:48 pm

  • Sturdivant Island film headed to Miami competition

    CUMBERLAND — For some, a two-day foray to the Casco Bay islands is a retreat from everyday mainland life. For Michael Panenka and a handful of colleagues, an island adventure last August was an intensive immersion in what they do every day on the mainland.

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    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:44 pm

  • Cumberland fire, EMS to merge under proposed budget

    CUMBERLAND — Town fire and rescue services will merge July 1 if the Town Council approves a proposed 2010 budget.

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    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:44 pm

  • Credit union OK'd for Main St. in Cumberland

    Opponents hope to force a referendum vote

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    Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:43 pm
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