WESTBROOK – A controversial proposal to create a commission to review Westbrook’s city charter won approval from city voters on Tuesday – by a razor-thin margin. The unofficial tallies as of Wednesday morning showed that the creation of a charter commission was approved by just six votes. In favor of the commission were 1,349 voters, […]
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Gorham OKs spending on roads, trucks, schools
GORHAM – Gorham voters Tuesday agreed with measures to repair local roads and replace an aging fire truck, but they rejected a tax rate surcharge. The $30.1 million school budget safely passed, 2,491-679, and residents decided to retain the annual referendum on the school budget, 2,489-736. Voters authorized a measure by 429 votes, 1,820-1,391, to […]
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Q&A with Bob Crowley – A yurt in the woods
South Portland’s Bob Crowley – who shot to fame when he won the TV show, “Survivor” – has come to symbolize the ingenuity, honesty and character of Mainers. So it’s no surprise that Crowley’s summer project is to build a Maine camp, but not just any ordinary log cabin or bunk house. Ever the resourceful […]
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‘Alex Katz: New Work’ opens at Farnsworth
ROCKLAND – On Saturday, the Farnsworth Art Museum will open a major summer exhibition, “Alex Katz: New Work.” The opening will be celebrated with a members-only preview and reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a free public party from 7 to 8 p.m. “Alex Katz: New Work” will run through January 2. […]
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Pike, Idexx sparks to fly at Together Days
WESTBROOK – A two-year battle by Idexx Laboratories and Pike Industries over blasting at Pike’s Spring Street quarry has generated plenty of sparks in Westbrook. But now the two companies are about to become the cause of some real fireworks – at the 31st Annual Westbrook Together Days. For first time, there will be fireworks […]
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City to vote on charter commission
WESTBROOK – The question of creating a commission to review Westbrook’s charter generated intense debate among the city’s Municipal’s Officers last year. Even their vote last fall to place the question on the ballot this month was a divided decision. Some officials argued a commission is necessary to review the way the city’s strong mayor […]
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Small library, big changes
GORHAM – Virginia Rundell will close her 30-year chapter as library director at North Gorham Public Library at the end of this month. “It’s time for someone younger to be here,” said Rundell, who will stay on as a volunteer at the library. “I’ve resigned, but I haven’t retired.” The library, long a vital part […]
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Teachers' group asks for removal of superintendent
STANDISH – A School Administrative District 6 teachers’ association has asked the district’s board of directors to remove Superintendent Suzanne Lukas. In a letter sent May 21, the Saco Valley Teachers’ Association issued a vote of no confidence in Lukas, according to a press release from the group. “The SVTA believes her leadership has had […]
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Teachers' group asks for removal of superintendent
STANDISH – A School Administrative District 6 teachers’ association has asked the district’s board of directors to remove Superintendent Suzanne Lukas. In a letter sent May 21, the Saco Valley Teachers’ Association issued a vote of no confidence in Lukas, according to a press release from the group. “The SVTA believes her leadership has had […]
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Portland High graduates 174 students
Commencement ceremony at Merrill Auditorium featured special performances, speeches and awards.