Town councilors said they have only received comments from a few concerned citizens, but pledged to address those concerns.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Portland Forecaster
Legislature backs Bridgton man’s tribute to Maine as state’s official ‘Song of the 21st Century’
Terry Swett wrote “My Sweet Maine” in celebration of the state’s bicentennial, and a bill to make it “Maine’s Song of the 21st Century” was adopted by the Maine House.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth fire department driving 5 years of tax hikes
Property owners will see their tax rate rise by a total of $1.64 over the next five years based solely on the cost of instituting the full-time fire service.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland names hero, police officer and civilian of the year for 2020
Officer Les Smith was credited with saving the life of a Portland fire captain during a potentially deadly structure fire on Peaks Island.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’
Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Spelling Bee
Yarmouth boy new Maine State Spelling Bee champion
Oliver Brown, a sixth-grader at Harrison Middle School, prevails in the 15th round of a competition held for the second straight year over Zoom.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland’s new fire station set for duty in May
The new Cash Corner fire station features a number of upgrades, including a stairwell designed for firefighter training.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Peace Corps service shaped their lives
Volunteers from Cape Elizabeth and South Portland mark the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps this month with gratitude for time well spent.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth slowly reopening after COVID closures
Public buildings in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth are all opening or planning to open by this summer.
Posted inLocal & State, Northern Forecaster
Land trust acquires 2 sites on Chebeague Island
The Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust said the forestland and a pond are critical sites on the island.