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  • Cruise ship visits begin in Portland next week

    PORTLAND — The city's cruise ship season begins with the June 1 arrival of the 98-passenger Independence, the first of 58 ships scheduled to call this year, according to City Hall spokeswoman Nicole Clegg. That's one less ship than last year. But while the city welcomed 61,100 cruise...

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  • 6 Maine companies earn annual Family Business awards

    BRUNSWICK — The Institute for Family-Owned Business, in partnership with the law firm Verrill Dana, announced winners of the annual Maine Family Business Awards on May 13 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. The event was hosted by WGME-TV co-anchor Gregg Lagerquist,...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:20 pm
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  • 'Bark for Life' coming to South Portland

    SOUTH PORTLAND — The fight against cancer will be waged on two and four legs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the first American Cancer Society Bark for Life at Bug Light Park. The noncompetitive dog...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Cape collects electronic, hazardous waste

    CAPE ELIZABETH — Residents who want to get rid of hazardous and electronic waste can drop items off for free from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Public Works building on Cooper Drive. The list of accepted materials can be found

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Preschool registration set for S.P. schools

    SOUTH PORTLAND — Parents of children in neighborhoods served by Waldo T. Skillin and Frank I. Brown elementary schools can learn more about and register for preschool programs at a 6-7 p.m. meeting at the Opportunity Alliance, 50 Lydia Lane, in Brick Hill, on May 16. For more informa...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Bug Light kite fest takes flight May 18

    SOUTH PORTLAND — The fourth annual Bug Light Kite Festival will fill the skies over Bug Light Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Members of Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England will also hold a workshop and help with kite assembly and repairs. Kites will be so...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

  • Bath promotes participation in National Bicycle Month

    BATH — This month, the City of Ships becomes the City of Bikes. The City Council began National Bicycle Month on May 1 with a proclamation advocating "greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities," and re...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:50 am

  • Boys face charges after Topsham fire

    TOPSHAM — An April 28 woods fire was caused by two 12-year-old Topsham boys playing with a lighter, officials said Tuesday. Charges are pending against the boys, according to Police Chief Chris Lewis. They may have to undergo a junior fire setting program, Emergency Medical Services ...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:50 am

  • Topsham Town Meeting to vote on 4.8% budget hike

    TOPSHAM — Voters at Town Meeting next week will decide on an $8.5 million fiscal 2014 municipal budget, which reflects a 4.8 percent increase over the current year. Town Meeting will be held at the Mt. Ararat High School Commons at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Warrant articles, a...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:40 am

  • RSU 1 board sends $28M budget to voters

    BATH — The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved a $27.7 million budget for fiscal 2014. The School Board also unanimously supported the hiring of Kari Babcock as principal at the Fisher Mitchell School in Bath. Babcock, who replaces Nancy Harriman,...

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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 9:20 am
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