BRUNSWICK — As work slogs along at Maine Street Station, the developer is still searching for an investor for a proposed 60-room inn at the $23 million project. The inn, a lightning rod for some residents opposed to the entire project, is included in the proposed second phase of the development. Maine Street Station project […]
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m-brunbowdoinbudget-013009 Bowdoin may freeze salaries, boost enrollment
BRUNSWICK — Facing a projected 20 percent decline in its endowment this year, Bowdoin College could institute a two-year salary freeze on most faculty and staff while increasing enrollment by 50 students over the next five years. Both measures are part of a proposal by college President Barry Mills, who last week announced the recommendations […]
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m-bruncouncil-013009 Council seeks consensus on economic development
BRUNSWICK — Frustrated by past bickering and motivated by dire budget forecasts, the Town Council on Monday appeared eager to pursue a unified vision for future economic development. It remains to be seen if Monday’s workshop session laid the groundwork for consensus on development matters. However, most councilors seemed willing to shift previously immovable ideologies […]
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s-ceelection-013009 Jordan wins Cape council seat
CAPE ELIZABETH — Penny Jordan will fill a vacant seat on the Town Council after receiving 59 percent of the vote in a special election Tuesday. Jordan defeated Jim Walsh, 569-400. In an uncontested race for an open Portland Water District Board of Trustees seat representing Cape Elizabeth and South Portland, Mark Duval of Cape […]
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m-bathcarboncredits-013009 City hopes to turn methane into money
BATH — City staff are looking into a program to turn methane burned off at the city landfill into dollars for the city’s coffers. “It’s the concept that out there you have people who are interested in lowering their … carbon footprint,” or amount of greenhouse gas emissions, Public Works Director Peter Owen explained last week. […]
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s-spcouncilhealthcare-013009 Attorney: Council health care isn't 'compensation' Resident considers citizen referendum
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors have the right to continue receiving taxpayer-financed health care and the City Charter does not have to be amended to explicitly say insurance is part of their compensation, according to the city attorney. Sally Daggett, of Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry, said in a Jan. 19 written opinion that taxpayer-financed health care […]
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s-scarethics-013009 Ethics panel delays decision on racino PAC
SCARBOROUGH — The state panel on campaign ethics Thursday delayed action against racino proponent Scarborough Village Partnership in part after receiving last-minute information from the leader of anti-gambling group CasinosNo. Although the political action committee that supported establishment of a racino at Scarborough Downs originally faced the possibility of thousands of dollars in penalties for […]
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s-spcdbg-013009 Grants sought for Redbank hub, policing center Proposal is 1 of 10 vying for federal funds
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city is considering 10 applications for grants to fund community projects. Among the requests are a community hub and policing center in Redbank Village and increased funding for Warm Home Cool Cities, a home energy auditing program that has struggled to get off the ground this year. The Community Development Advisory […]
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n-cumbclamflats-012909 Suspected septic failure closes clam flats
CUMBERLAND — Clam flats from Town Landing in Falmouth to Broad Cove in Cumberland and Cousins Island in Yarmouth have been closed because of contamination. Town officials said they believe the closure could last into autumn because of the severity of pollution levels. The area was classified as “restricted” by a Department of Marine Resources […]
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n-falcouncil-012909 Town Hall to adopt 4-day week Addresses budget cuts
FALMOUTH — Town Hall will be open four days a week instead of five beginning Feb. 23, Town Manager Nathan Poore announced during Monday’s Town Council meeting. The new hours will be Mondays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. In addition, between five and eight […]