Parking at the popular park will remain free for residents, but town councilors hope to raise $300,000 a year in fees from nonresidents who want to park close to Portland Head Light during the busy months.
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Cape Elizabeth told parking fees at Fort Williams could bring in $400,000
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council is continuing to push toward charging for parking at Fort Williams Park, despite two failed referendums on the matter. This week, the council directed the Fort Williams Park Committee to research how it could be done. The town had sent the question of implementing parking fees to referendum votes […]
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Maine Goths gather for kite-flying party
CAPE ELIZABETH — Thousands flocked to Fort Williams Park on a recent Saturday afternoon to lounge in the grass, barbecue and soak up some rays on a blue-skied, 80-degree day. One group, however, infused a dose of darkness and macabre — if only by its fashion sense — into an otherwise bright afternoon. Black corsets, […]
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Use of tobacco barred at Fort Williams Park
CAPE ELIZABETH (AP) — Visitors to Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth will soon face fines if they smoke or use tobacco products on park grounds. The Town Council voted 6-1 Monday night to ban smoking and tobacco products from the popular seaside park, home to Portland Head Light. The ordinance takes effect in 30 […]
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Fort Williams Park — home of Portland Head Light — may soon be smoke free
CAPE ELIZABETH (AP) — One of Maine’s most popular tourist destinations may soon be smoke-free. The Cape Elizabeth Town Council is holding a hearing Monday to discuss a proposal to ban tobacco use at Fort Williams Park — home of Portland Head Light. Under the proposal, anyone caught smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or e-cigarettes or […]