PORTLAND — Three community centers will offer weekday indoor walking programs starting Nov. 15 for people looking to stay active – and warm – this winter. The morning programs will be offered from 6-7:30 a.m. at the East End, Reiche and Riverton community centers. Mile markers will be placed along the route for walkers to […]

FALMOUTH — After a lengthy discussion Monday the Town Council unanimously passed a resolution recommending a minimum of about 12,900 square feet of assignable floor space for a future library building or expansion. The current library building is 10,800 square feet. The resolution, drafted by the Falmouth Memorial Library Board of Trustees, does not include […]

CUMBERLAND — In their latest concept plan for a mixed-use development in the center of town, Bateman Partners is proposing that the closed Drowne Road School become a senior housing facility. David Bateman presented his Portland company’s concept for the multi-phase project Monday to the Town Council. The “Village Green” master development plan, which Bateman […]

BRUNSWICK — With several Maine towns already discussing banning pesticides and a few with ordinances in place, the Maine Pesticide Summit on Nov. 20 will mark the first time there has been a gathering to discuss their use in the state. The summit at the Unitarian Universalist Church Nov. 20 will feature Paul Tukey, who […]

AUGUSTA — A recount has been scheduled for Friday, Nov. 12, in the election to represent Maine Senate District 7, which includes South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough. Unofficial results on election night had incumbent Sen. Lawrence Bliss, D-South Portland, clinging to a 64-vote advantage over Republican challenger Joseph Palmieri, a radio personality […]

BRUNSWICK — The one thing the more than 50 people at Monday night’s public hearing agreed on is the town needs a better police station. In the end, however, disagreement over a plan to spend up to $1.175 million on property for a new station convinced the Town Council to withdraw the proposal. The special […]

PORTLAND — Residents have collected nearly 2,000 signatures in an effort to save the branch library at Riverton Elementary School. The effort comes as Portland Public Library officials are considering reducing the branch’s in-house collection and staff to save money. Chip Edgar, president of the Riverton Community Association, said the group hopes to use the […]

CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday enacted a moratorium on gravel pits and water extraction sites. The moratorium, effective immediately and extending at least 180 days, is intended to give the town time to study the way those uses put pressure on development and to allow it to change its laws. The discussion was […]

NORTH YARMOUTH — A recount in the House District 109 election is planned for next week, according to Deputy Secretary of State Julie Flynn. Republican Gary Foster of Gray lost to Democrat Anne Graham of North Yarmouth on Nov. 2 by 33 votes, 2,132 to 2,099. North Yarmouth resident Tyler Frank, an independent, trailed Graham […]

PORTLAND — Additional affordable housing may be coming to the Bayside neighborhood. Avesta Housing is seeking approveal for the second phase of Pearl Place, near the corner of Pearl and Lancaster streets. The project, which was scheduled for a Planning Board workshop Tuesday, Nov. 9, would add a total of 54 one-, two- and three-bedroom […]