FALMOUTH — Both directions of Interstate 295 between Exit 9 and Exit 10 will be closed for four early morning hours through Friday, June 14, with additional partial lane closures the rest of the overnight. The Maine Department of Transportation is closing the highway between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., with detour signs to redirect traffic, […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland hires architect for combined library, historic schoolhouse
CUMBERLAND — A design for a combined Prince Memorial Library and relocated Cumberland Historical Society building could be ready by late August. The Town Council on June 3 unanimously accepted a $14,500 design services proposal from Scott Simons Architects. The funds come from reserves set aside for that purpose, according to Town Councilor Tom Gruber. […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Crowds turn out for Portland’s final Old Port Festival
Stilt walker Greg Frangoulis parades down Exchange Street at the start of the Old Port Festival Sunday, June 9, in Portland. It was the 46th and final installment of the summer kickoff event, and Frangoulis has been part of it for more than 30 years. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)The final Old Port Festival […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough still without consensus on Piper Shores expansion
SCARBOROUGH — Speakers at a Town Council public hearing Wednesday continued to be divided over a Piper Shores retirement community proposal to add 52 new residences. Some abutters said the development proposed on Dorado Drive across from the 138-acre facility would increase neighborhood traffic, bring low-wage jobs into the community and become an eyesore for […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland jetport noise meeting has lots of talk, no resolution
SOUTH PORTLAND — People filled City Council chambers Wednesday night to air concerns and discuss potential plans to mitigate noise from the Portland International Jetport, but no action was taken. The jetport Noise Advisory Committee meeting with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration primarily focused on plans for two new flight paths that could reduce […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland City Council: Tobacco limits need more work
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors on Tuesday unanimously sent a proposed ban on the sale of some flavored tobacco products back to workshop. Councilors on June 4 also unanimously approved a prohibition against feeding birds in public parks, and approved a zoning map change for the proposed new Cash Corner Fire Station. The decision to […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath City Council OKs $16.6M budget; taxes will rise 1%
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a $16.6 million budget for fiscal year 2020, an increase of about $751,000, or 4.7%, over current spending. The panel also approved bonds to purchase several vehicles and equipment, and supported a street paving contract for this summer and next spring. Thanks to increases in non-tax […]
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South Portland Boys & Girls Club bicycle program pedals uphill
SOUTH PORTLAND — Almost a year after its launch, a bicycle mechanics program for kids at the Boys & Girls Club is almost running flat. Ed Hoell of the Eastern Trail Alliance, one of the partner organizations, said the program continues to do incredible work, but has limited resources and needs to attract new financial support. “When […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland library patrons embrace Drag Queen Story Hour
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Drag Queen Story Hour at South Portland Public Library was well-received by the community, at a time when other libraries and book stores are experiencing pushback for hosting similar events. Jake Boyce, who goes by the name Chartreuse when dressed in drag, read to a crowd of more than 50 people […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Class of 2019: Scarborough graduate seeks climate justice
SCARBOROUGH — Early in his high school career, Ryan O’Leary became aware of how complicit people were with the knowledge of climate change. The environmental crisis, he said, is acknowledged by many, but most won’t take responsibility. It was this thought process that led to him to desire a career in environmental sustainability, activism and […]