FALMOUTH — A consulting firm hired by the town will begin drafting a plan next month to find ways to improve the health of Falmouth’s watersheds. The town’s watershed plan was last updated in 2017. The revamped plan will include available data and studies of area watersheds so consultant Attaining Solutions can provide a roadmap […]
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HART of Maine shelter receives $1,000 donation
CUMBERLAND — HART of Maine was among a dozen nonprofits that received a $1,000 donation from Bangor Savings Bank in celebration of Bangor Savings’ 40th anniversary of its iconic Christmas Kittens commercial. The bank donated $12,000 to 12 animal shelters and rescue organizations across Maine and New Hampshire. This past holiday season, the public was […]
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Nomination papers available for Falmouth council, school board
FALMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available at the Falmouth town clerk’s office for residents who are interested in running for available seats on the Town Council, School Board or as a Portland Water District representative. There are two seats to be filled on both the Town Council and the School Board, each for a […]
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Vacancies available on Yarmouth council, school board
YARMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available in Yarmouth to fill seats on the Town Council, School Committee and Water District Board of Trustees. All terms of office are for three years. Candidates must obtain at least 25 signatures of registered voters from Yarmouth but no more than 50. Papers must be turned in to […]
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Roadway improvements coming to Portland’s Elm Street
PORTLAND — Work on Elm Street is planned to repave and restripe the road and repair sections of sidewalk and curbing from Congress Street to Marginal Way. A meeting for the public to review the plans and offer feedback is set for Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Those interested in attending or […]
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Emergency Management Agency seeks submissions for art contest
PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is looking for artwork for the cover of its regional hazard mitigation plan. Submissions of artwork, photographs, drawings or other 2D mediums can be realistic or abstract. Artists of any age are encouraged to enter. The purpose of the plan is to help municipality review its priorities […]
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Portland City Council limits public comment period for non-agenda items
PORTLAND — Beginning Monday, the City Council will start its meetings at 5 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. and will limit the duration of the public comment period for non-agenda items to one hour, from 6 to 7 p.m. The new public comment rule approved Monday allows councilors to reopen non-agenda public comment before 11 […]
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Munjoy Hill historic district back on table
PORTLAND — The City Council Monday decided to reconsider its rejection of a plan for a historic district on Munjoy Hill. The council narrowly defeated the proposal Feb. 1, but Councilor Andrew Zarro, one of the five councilors who voted against it, urged the council to take it up again. Zarro his intent is not […]
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Maine Mariner honors healthcare workers with free tickets
PORTLAND — Nearly 200 healthcare workers and their family members will take in a Maine Mariners game for free next season as a thank you for their work throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For four days this February, fans visiting Mariners’ partner locations, including Jersey Mike’s, The Rink at Thompson’s Point, Nonesuch River Brewing and Portland […]
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Falmouth reevaluation project underway
FALMOUTH — Real estate reevaluations are now underway in the northwest corner of Falmouth, near the border of Cumberland and Windham. The project, which began in late January, will update property values in town, according to a prepared release. Data collectors from Vision Government Solutions have begun visiting Falmouth properties to conduct exterior evaluations. Interior […]