TOPSHAM — If you happen to be 103 or older, Ruth Lyons wants to talk with you. The town clerk plans soon to recognize Topsham’s oldest resident with the Boston Post Cane; she just wants to be sure she’s honoring the right person. She thought she had found that person, a 102-year-old long-time Topsham resident. […]
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Combined Cape budgets hold the line on taxes
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town could see less than a 1 percent increase in property taxes if the proposed municipal and school budgets are approved. The Town Council Monday voted to forward an $8.5 million fiscal 2010 municipal budget to the Finance Committee. That budget represents a decrease of $276,000, or 3.1 percent, from this […]
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2 pedestrians hit by cars in 2 days
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police are looking for a driver who failed to stop after hitting a pedestrian on Sawyer Road near the Lyric Theatre in Ferry Village. Police Lt. Todd Bernard said a 28-year-old Portland man was struck from behind in the left leg on Sunday while walking on Sawyer Road, near Crescent Crescent. The […]
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Brunswick-Topsham Water District pushes 13% rate hike
Utility faces $210K financial loss TOPSHAM — The Brunswick and Topsham Water District has filed for new rate schedules that could result in an average 13 percent increase for its customers. The district recently notified the Maine Public Utilities Commission of its intentions. If approved by the PUC, the new rates would go into effect […]
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Brunswick Planning Board OKs hospital helipad
Neighbors say they won’t fight decision BRUNSWICK — Parkview Adventist Medical Center’s three-year quest to build a helipad reached its conclusion Wednesday when the Planning Board unanimously approved the proposal. The 3-0 decision allows the hospital to construct a 2,420-square-foot emergency helicopter pad to be used by LifeFlight of Maine, and ends Parkview’s dispute with neighbors […]
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Councilors tussle over Brunswick Planning Board appointment
Council chooses consultant for manager search BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Monday appointed a new member to the Planning Board, but not before elevating its collective blood pressure over the selection. For the second time in just over two months, a councilor accused his colleagues of engaging in “shenanigans” while appointing Planning Board members. […]
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Brunswick bets $850K on Maine St. Station
Federal grant could be in jeopardy BRUNSWICK — Too big to fail. That was the subtext of Monday’s 7-2 decision by the Town Council to continue infrastructure work at the $23.5 million Maine Street Station project with or without an $850,000 federal grant long promised to offset the development’s cost to taxpayers. While the council’s […]
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Board to review Bath Comp Plan comments
BATH — The Planning Board plans to discuss public comments about the proposed Comprehensive Plan and the city’s responses to those comments at its Tuesday, March 17, meeting. The public had an opportunity on Tuesday to discuss the draft plan, which has been in the works for more than four years and is expected to be […]
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Economic crisis finds S.P. Housing Authority on cusp of change
City may partner for use of $800K in stimulus funds SOUTH PORTLAND — The city’s Housing Authority is on the cusp of big change, with demand for services is on the rise because of the poor economy and housing crisis. SPHA Executive Director Elaine Neelon said current economic conditions are forcing many families to seek […]
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South Portland considers animal committee
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday reviewed a proposal to create a citywide Animal Committee to wrestle with dog control at Willard Beach and advise councilors on other animal issues. Over the last two years, the council has passed rules governing bee keeping, backyard chickens and beach dogs. Proponents say each of the […]