FALMOUTH — A Superior Court decision last week brought to a close a dispute between former resident Mary Alice Davis and developer Eric Cianchette. But it rekindled questions about the status of the Shaw’s supermarket heiress’ former property and its 15,000-square-foot mansion. The court found Davis’ company, Davis Land Development LLC, misrepresented facts to Cianchette when […]
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Summer bond possible for S.P. school repairs
SOUTH PORTLAND — The School Board will meet Monday with the City Council to try to generate support for a June bond referendum to fund limited renovations to the high school and middle schools. The effort comes two weeks after the district received a report from a visiting accreditation committee that cited the “ruinous effects” of […]
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Falmouth board to appoint interim superintendent, new middle school principal
FALMOUTH —The School Board plans to appoint an interim superintendent for a one-year contract at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. During a special executive session on Feb. 13, Chairwoman Beppie Cerf said, the board reached a consensus to hold off until fall to begin looking for a permanent replacement for Superintendent George […]
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Los Angeles officer picked for police chief
PORTLAND — City Manager Joe Gray announced Tuesday that a Los Angeles police captain is his choice to be Portland’s next police chief. Capt. James Craig, 52, is a 27-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and, if confirmed by the City Council March 2, will be Portland’s first black police chief. In an […]
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Panel to introduce new school chief next week
PORTLAND — A nearly year-long search will come to an end next week when the School Committee announces the hiring of a new superintendent of schools. A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall to confirm the new superintendent. A press conference will be […]
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Wharf owners seek relief through zoning
PORTLAND — With their piers in disrepair and their options for leasing and redevelopment limited, about a dozen pier owners have convinced the city to consider waterfront zoning changes. The Waterfront Central Zone captures a majority of the piers and wharves along the harbor and has strict zoning laws in place to protect the working […]
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Restaurateurs dish out ideas to weather recession
PORTLAND — As far as customer traffic goes, chef Rob Evans said last week, this winter has been the best one yet for his two restaurants, Hugo’s and Duckfat. But “best” does not mean his establishments are making as much money as they used to, Evans said, even thought the seats are being filled. Planning and […]
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Recession blamed for shoplifting increase
Store security, law enforcement seek to thwart emboldened thieves SOUTH PORTLAND — Behind an inconspicuous door at Sears in the Maine Mall, in a dim inner sanctum beyond a room reserved for apprehended shoplifters, loss prevention manager Charles LaRou focused intently on one of several glowing video monitors. He used a sophisticated joy stick to […]
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School Committee ponders revised meeting schedule
PORTLAND — The School Committee is considering changing where it meets and the day of the week its meetings are held. Committee member Rebecca Minnick made the announcement at one of the committee’s recent meetings. Meetings are held in Room 250 of Casco Bay High School, 196 Allen Ave., the same place as the superintendent’s […]
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Only 1of a million: A Darfuri's tale
PORTLAND — Four years ago, El-Fadel Arbab was desperately trying not to become another gruesome statistic of the Darfur genocide. Today, Arbab, 25, is one of several Darfuris hoping to raise awareness about the ongoing slaughter of upwards of 400,000 people and displacement of about 2.3 million others. He is booking speaking arrangements in middle […]