SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the first reading of a $68.5 million municipal and school budget for fiscal 2011. But councilors indicated they are still likely to make changes in the spending plan. They scheduled a public hearing on the budget for April 28 at 7 p.m. The proposed budget represents […]

SCARBOROUGH — Jon Cahill weaves slowly through the controlled chaos exploding around him in the Wentworth Intermediate School gym. His tan jeans are tucked into his Rollerblades, and black, bulky elbow and knee pads help him blend in a sea of children sporting similar outfits. All around him there are kids juggling colored balls and […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — The city’s newest art studio will open its doors to the public on Saturday, offering an evening of music, local food and beer, and original art work. The celebration of the opening of SoPo Art Studios is somewhat of a coming-out party for two local artists, who were tired of plying their […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents on Monday night called on the City Council to require further cuts to the School Department’s proposed budget, which was widely criticized during a hour-long public hearing. Residents, who packed council chambers, were reacting to a $61.1 million budget proposal presented by the city manager and superintendent of schools. The fiscal […]

SCARBOROUGH — A plan to create an access path between King Street and Pine Point Beach will move forward. The Town Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve $146,000 to fund the plan, which will create a drop-off point, landscaping and paved walking path to the beach. The approval comes after a lengthy and contentious process, […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — After five workshops and a public meeting, the School Board finalized adjustments to its proposed budget on Monday, April 5. Using the midpoint budget as a stepping point, the board restored a few programs and positions that were slated to be cut, and reduced a few suggested programs to create a budget that […]

BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously sustained its February decision to borrow money for installation of artificial turf at McMann Field. But councilors also voted unanimously to schedule a June 8 voter referendum on the decision to borrow up to $300,000 for the project. The votes was spurred by a petition seeking to overturn […]

Portland Public Services crews began constructing new granite planters this week at Monument Square, in anticipation of tree planting in May. The square will get 15 new trees, most likely ginkgos, according to city Arborist Jeff Tarling. Eight will be installed along storefronts (shown), three in front of the Portland Public Library and four as […]