YARMOUTH — With the support of other local businesses, neighbors and friends, business owners displaced by a fire at 500 Route 1 have started to get back on their feet. As a way to help them do so, Jean Libby, assistant vice president and branch manager at Bath Savings Institute, said an account has been […]
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n-cumbcouncil-012909 Credit union seeks Main St. contract zone
CUMBERLAND — A formal proposal to put a credit union office on Main Street was heard Monday by the Town Council, one month after a neighborhood forum on the idea brought out local concerns about traffic, parking and business in general in the residentially zoned town center. Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union, through New Hampshire […]
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n-falharbor-012909 New Falmouth mooring layout to be presented
FALMOUTH —The Harbor Committee is calling on all mooring holders to attend a special meeting next week where committee members will present recommendations for the future of the Town Landing anchorage and plans to reposition the moorings on a georgraphic information system grid. According to Chairman Steve Archambault, the long-range plan would guide harbor maintenance […]
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n-fptplanningboard-012909 Hundreds affected by shoreland zoning changes
FREEPORT — There are more than 600 properties along the coast of Freeport that could be affected by state-mandated changes to shoreland zoning regulations. Residents and property owners will have the opportunity to ask questions and view the zoning map on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in a Town Hall meeting conducted by the Planning Board and […]
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n-falvarneyresigns-012909 Falmouth parks, public works director resigns
FALMOUTH — Director of Parks and Public Works Walter “Skip” Varney has resigned after two years in the position and a total of 18 years employment with the town. Varney, 51, of Windham, began his Falmouth career as the director of community programs in 1991. In a press release, Town Manager Nathan Poore said when […]
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n-fptcouncil-012909 Freeport budget goal: Maintain jobs, services
FREEPORT — Town Manager Dale Olmstead presented a preliminary fiscal 2010 budget Tuesday that he said maintains town services and jobs, while raising property taxes less than 1 percent. But he raised the possibility of job cuts if revenue doesn’t meet expectations and town councilors don’t go along with the proposed tax increase. The municipal […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
p-deeringstreet-012809 Portland Hall plan provokes Deering Street opposition
PORTLAND — A proposal to turn a former hotel and college dormitory on Congress Street into apartments is generating criticism from Deering Street residents, who oppose a parking lot planned for their street. The developer, Bayside Maine, purchased Portland Hall from the University of Southern Maine in October for $2.2 million. It is proposing turning […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
p-phsinauguration-012809 'I was there' PHS students savor sights, sounds of inauguration
PORTLAND – Two Portland High School students are still soaring from experiencing first-hand Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th president of the United States. Sam Campbell and Max Dismore, 16-year-old juniors, were surprised on Christmas Day with tickets to witness the historic inauguration of the nation’s first black president. At times, however, it seemed like uncontrollable elements were […]
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p-legislatureelectronics-012809 State House grapples with electronic communications Adams' rules limit cell phone, laptop comp
PORTLAND — The state House of Representatives unanimously approved new rules this year that limit lawmakers’ use of cell phones and laptop computers during joint sessions with the Senate and at some times prohibit their use completely. At the same time, the House this week is preparing to go “paperless,” meaning legislators will for the […]
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p-diningdish-012809 Learning to speak Italian, and other restaurant news
There’s a distinct Italian flavor to Portland’s expanding restaurant scene. Paciarino is at 468 Fore St. (the former Akari space) next to the Portland Harbor Hotel. It was opened earlier this month by Fabiana de Savino and Enrico Barbiero, originally from Milan, Italy, and features fresh pasta. The Portland City Council last month approved another […]