FALMOUTH — Hannah Gordon is used to being a leader. Beneath her gentle exterior, the Falmouth High School senior possesses a spirit full of grit and practicality that has helped her overcome obstacles by making her needs known and pushing for change. Born with cerebral palsy, Gordon, who uses a wheelchair, said she “paved the […]
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Cape Elizabeth town councilor submits resignation
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Councilor Paul McKenney gave notice at Monday’s council meeting that he will resign at the end of this year, with one year left in his three-year term of office. McKenney cited difficulty balancing the council schedule with his military duties and civilian life. He said he opted to remain on the […]
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BIW announces 58 more layoffs; Navy secretary to visit
BATH — Word Wednesday that the secretary of the Navy will visit Bath Iron Works next week came only days after the shipyard announced a second round of upcoming layoffs. BIW’s June 5 announcement of 58 temporary layoffs followed word of 67 layoffs on June 1. The layoffs, effective June 19, are within the shipyard’s largest […]
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Northbound I-295 lanes close Monday night for resurfacing
TOPSHAM — The northbound lanes of Interstate 295 from Exit 31 in Topsham to Exit 49 in Gardiner will close at the end of the day Monday, June 15, for pavement rehabilitation work that Maine Department of Transportation officials expect to conclude by Aug. 23. Resurfacing has already occurred on the northbound lanes between Exits 28 […]
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Bath, West Bath receive $1.7M for Wing Farm
BATH — The communities of Bath and West Bath will receive a $1.7 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to help fund expansion of the Wing Farm Business Park, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced Wednesday. Of this money, $300,000 will go toward the second phase of Wing Farm, situated in Bath and scheduled […]
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Pownal voters show displeasure with RSU
POWNAL — About 30 percent of Pownal residents voted Tuesday to repeal a previous decision to join Regional School Unit 5 with Freeport and Durham. In a citizen initiative that has no legal binding, 342 residents voted to repeal the Nov. 4, 2008, vote to create the RSU, and 64 residents voted against the petition. […]
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South Portland approves school budget and bonds, but charter amendment fails
SOUTH PORTLAND — Voters on Tuesday approved the school budget and two borrowing packages totalling $8.8 million. But a proposal to change the City Charter to allow the city to participate in the Maine Municipal Bond Bank’s Revolving Loan Program was unsuccessful because voter turnout was too low, putting receipt of federal stimulus money in […]
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Falmouth police, firefighters reach out to residents with special needs
FALMOUTH — Anyone would be frightened during a house fire, but for children with autism or people with other disabilities, the situation can produce added terror when they are confronted by a strange police officer or firefighter. After attending an autism conference last winter, Falmouth resident Wendi O’Donovan, whose 13-year-old son Ryan is autistic, was […]
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Portland's Class of 2009
Deering High School seniors stand by row to make the walk to the podium at the Cumberland County Civic Center, where they received their diplomas on June 3. (Michael Barriault photo)Parents and students join in the celebration and picture taking outside Merril Auditorium after graduatin ceremonies for the Casco Bay High School. (Michael Barriault photo)Marcie […]
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Trailblazers
Portland Mayor Jill Duson, left, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins help dedicate the Bayside Trail on June 6 at Marginal Way and Franklin Arterial. The trail will eventually link the East End and Deering Oaks. Duson and Collins were joined by Wolfe Tone of the Trust For Public Land, City Councilor Kevin Donohue, Stephanie Volo […]