YARMOUTH — School officials are working to find savings and plan for the future in light of a nearly $520,000 reduction in state funding this year and an estimated $1.2 million reduction in fiscal 2011. Superintendent of Schools Judy Paolucci said the schools have nearly made up this year’s funds by reducing spending and using reserves. […]

CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Maine Business Association will hold its first quarterly meeting and networking event at the Val Halla banquet center at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Town officials will discuss the benefits of being an association member, as well as the ongoing efforts to build upon the town’s business community. Chris Hall, senior vice […]

CUMBERLAND — The Town Council voted 6-1 Monday to schedule a special, citizen-initiated referendum March 2 on whether the town should borrow up to $4.5 million to improve Route 88 (Foreside Road). Councilor Mike Perfetti, who cast the dissenting vote, said he preferred a June referendum, which he said would draw a greater turnout. Councilor Steve Moriarty […]

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — The Chebeague Island Inn’s new owners say they are determined to have it live up to its potential. Casey Prentice, who runs the Prentice Organization real estate development firm in Yarmouth, and his parents, Gerri and Richard, agreed to buy the property from Martha Dumont earlier this month and closed the acquisition Monday. […]

YARMOUTH — A former commercial real estate broker was indicted Jan. 8 on a count of theft by deception. A Cumberland County grand jury handed up the indictment charging Daniel J. Coyne with raising money to finance a real estate development that allegedly did not exist. According to Judith Shaw, securities administrator in the Maine Office […]

FREEPORT — The Wolfe’s Neck Farm Do-It-Yourself series was so popular last year, it has returned with additional classes for beginners and advanced learners. People can make their own bread, scarves, socks, jams and cheese, and can learn about gardening, composting and maple sugaring. Liz Brownlee, the farm’s interim education coordinator, said the response was so […]

FREEPORT — As a way to help residents in need and to raise money for Freeport Community Services, the public is invited to a White Nights Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 53 Depot St. There will be appetizers, a cash bar, live jazz and silent and live auctions. Tickets […]

FALMOUTH — An Elm Drive resident gave the town a “brake” recently – and an engine, seats and steering wheel – when he donated a 2001 Ford Expedition for the Police Department to use during winter storms. Frank Langlois gave the town the vehicle, which is valued at $10,000. After reviewing options with Langlois, Town […]

PORTLAND — Free cervical cancer screenings will be available this month in honor of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The screenings will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, at Maine Medical Center Breast Care Center, 100 Campus Drive, Scarborough. The program is being offered by the center, the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program and the […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Only three companies submitted bids to replace the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Mark Latti of the Maine Department of Transportation said the lowest bid was submitted by Reed & Reed Construction, which said the project could be completed for $63.1 million. Latti said the DOT needs to evaluate permitting issues associated with the […]