The biggest decrease was $450,000 slated for Recycling Center upgrades.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Local town, city services phasing in public re-openings
Officials in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough are all planning to slowly re-open many basic city services, such as town and city halls, to the public.
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North Yarmouth’s proposed $3.4 million budget reflects 6% hike
With school and county numbers included, the tax rate may only rise 12 cents, meaning a $36 tax bill increase for a $300,000 home.
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Freeport-area school budget drops by $836K in wake of pandemic pressures
The $34.99 million budget, which the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors approved Wednesday, is up 2.32% over current spending.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth planners have first look at new Route 1 project
The Planning Board also postponed a vote on a 20-unit residential complex and looked at plans for a restaurant and office.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland may opt to combine three high school teams for next school year
The Board of Education will have a preliminary vote May 19 on establishing cooperative golf, track and swimming teams between Portland and Deering, with a final vote June 2.
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Food for the Soul: Bath’s Neighborhood Cafe marks 10 years serving meals
The 798 Washington St. venue has been closed since the pandemic began, but delivery has been instituted.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland Public Library keeps in touch with patrons, works on re-opening
The library has been closed since mid-March, but has been offering its books and programming virtually.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
See You Next Summer: Southern Midcoast communities reflect on canceled big-draw events
Bath Heritage Days, the Yarmouth Clam Festival and the Topsham Fair are put off until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and whether the Cumberland Fair will be held in September is still in question.
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Fort Williams re-opens with coronavirus restrictions in place
Visitors are welcome on foot and on bicycles, but no vehicle traffic is allowed for the time being.