CAPE ELIZABETH — The Ordinance Committee Tuesday continued discussion of the Business-A district overhaul, focusing on proposed uses. But the panel left talk of map changes and design standards until at least January. The overhaul, approved by the Planning Board, was prompted by recommendations in the most recent Comprehensive Plan, and will create a more […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
s-spfleamarket-122608 Flea market piques council's interest
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council is expected to pass an ordinance next month that would allow a local business owner to operate a flea market in a vacant building at the corner of Broadway and Buttonwood Street. Louis Maietta, who ownes 753 Broadway, said in a memo to the council that the building has been vacant […]
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s-spcouncil-122608 City council closer to new beach dog rules
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council is poised to tighten rules governing dogs at Willard Beach. The council reached consensus Monday on a several policy changes: the summer hours that dogs are allowed on the beach, a three-tier fine schedule, a strengthened definition of voice control and requiring dog owners to carry a leash at […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
m-topselectmen-122608 Selectmen hear Bay Park water drainage complaints
TOPSHAM — Bay Park is the site of costly water drainage problems, several residents told the Board of Selectmen Dec. 18. They’re seeking attention to the problem before the spring brings even more water woes. Andrea Hahesy, a resident of 36 Goldeneye, said “the water table seems to have risen significantly in these five years […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Council postpones action on Village Center panel Doane Property report goes to Planning Board
CUMBERLAND — After receiving mixed input from councilors and citizens, the Town Council Monday postponed discussion about creating a Village Center Committee until spring. Councilors also forwarded a report from the Doane Property Advisory Committee to the Planning Board, which will hold a public hearing on recommended zoning changes that would make the property attractive […]
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Firefighter in sex abuse case charged with bail violations violating bail conditions
NORTH YARMOUTH — A Cumberland and Portland firefighter indicted this month on charges of sexual abuse of minors was arrested again Saturday after allegedly violating conditions of his release. Cumberland police said Craig Rawnsley, 41, was arrested at his Browns Way home on a warrant shortly after midnight on Saturday, Dec. 20. Police would not […]
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Applicants sought for 3rd Habitat home in Freeport
FREEPORT — A house on West Street will be the next home in Freeport to be refurbished by Habitat for Humanity. The house was donated by L.L. Bean and sits on a parcel of land given by the town of Freeport. It will have three bedrooms and one bathroom. Amy Dowler, associate executive director and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Welcome to winter
A Ford Taurus sits burried in a snow bank along Route 1 in Falmouth on Monday morning, a victim of Sunday’s first-day-of-winter storm, which left more than a foot of snow throughout the area.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bridge Street rezoning tabled, adjustments may be made
YARMOUTH — The Town Council tabled a decision to create a new zone along Bridge Street. The proposed Village III zone for limited, low-intensity businesses would encourage mixed-use and residential structures. A few business owners had questions and comments regarding the zone’s allowed uses at the Dec. 18 meeting, which prompted councilors to delay a […]
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Falmouth appoints new town clerk, deputy
FALMOUTH — When they get to talking, it’s hard to believe the new town clerk, Ellen Planer, and her soon-to-be-deputy clerk, Carol Kloth, haven’t known each other forever. Planer said Monday their personalities and approaches to their jobs are similar – both like change and learning new things, they think alike and share many of […]