Rich Obrey photo Scarborough’s Winterfest 2009 events were delayed a day when more than a foot of fresh “winter” dropped into town on Sunday, Jan. 18. But blue skies, warmer temps and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday gave everyone a chance to get out and play on Monday, bringing a good turnout of […]
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s-cebudgetforum-012309 Threat to local dispatch brings out Cape residents
CAPE ELIZABETH — Preservation of local emergency dispatch took center stage Wednesday night at a public forum on ways to increase town revenue, decrease spending and determine an acceptable property tax rate. Facing a $500,000 decrease in available funds thanks to the near-disappearance of building permit and excise tax revenues, and normal increases in spending […]
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s-spcouncil-012309 Council OKs flea market, initial dog rule changes
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Wednesday night gave first approval to changes governing off-leash dog access to Willard Beach and final approval to a flea market near Buttonwood Street. Both measures, which were tweaked prior to the council’s votes, previously generated opposition from residents. Willard Beach dog rule discussions have filled the council […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
n-fptcouncil-012209 Freeport saves bridge money, faces heating system costs (drop)Gifford named Citizen of the Year
FREEPORT — Town councilors Tuesday night approved a new design for the Burnett Road bridge and discussed a new heating system for Town Hall. They also named Barbara Gifford the 2008 Freeport Citizen of the Year. Council Chambers were filled for the start of the three-hour meeting, with many people there to honor Gifford for […]
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n-yarinauguration-012209 Direct from D.C. Schools pause for historic inauguration
YARMOUTH — On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., high school students started pouring into the hallways and down the stairs to claim a seat in the Performing Arts Center to watch Barack Obama take the presidential oath of office and deliver his inaugural address. When Obama appeared on the big screen, students erupted into applause and […]
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Little fan, big green monster
Matthew DeLorme photo Andrea Plourd and son Curtis of Lewiston pose with Wally the Green Monster and the 2007 Boston Red Sox World Series Trophy at the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport on Monday. Hundreds of fans came out for an up-close look at the trophy and the chance to get vouchers good for […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Downeast Village fire
Paul Cunningham photo Firefighters attack a fire at the Downeast Village Motel, 705 Route 1, Yarmouth, on Jan. 14. The blaze was contained to a portion of the building.Matthew DeLorme photo Another fire in Yarmouth claims one of the buildings at Downeast Village Motel. The blaze was mainly internal and firefighters were quick to contain […]
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n-cumbchase-012209 Chase will vacate Cumberland subdivision
CUMBERLAND — Facing a near-stagnant commercial building climate, land owner David Chase is expected to vacate his 12-lot Route 1 subdivision next month. The subdivision, which is under a contract zone, was most recently eyed by Cedarwood Development of Ohio for a $50 million big-box shopping center. That proposal was withdrawn by the developer in […]
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n-yargreencafeterias-012209 Yarmouth turns school cafeterias green
YARMOUTH — Kindergarten through eighth-grade students have successfully turned their cafeterias green by increasing recycling and reducing waste. Becki Schreiber, director of school nutrition, said the green cafeteria program involves lunch tray break down stations for trash, returnables and recyclables. In addition, each cafeteria has switched from plastic utensils to reusable flatware. “Students, teachers, and […]
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n-fpthistoricalsocietygrant-012209 Grant provides programs, exhibits about historic ship
FREEPORT — Thanks in part to a grant from the Maine Humanities Council, the Freeport Historical Society hopes to bring to life the songs, stories and memoirs of the sailors and captains who traveled on a 19th century cargo ship in a five-month program called “Lessons from the Tam O’Shanter.” Christina White, executive director of […]