SOUTH PORTLAND — Bonding to replace the Cash Corner fire station is a step away from the June 11 ballot. City councilors on Tuesday unanimously approved moving the $7 million borrowing proposal forward on its first reading. A second reading and vote will follow a public hearing at the Tuesday, April 9, City Council meeting at […]
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Bath likely to ax fee for single-use paper bags
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday took a preliminary step toward eliminating a 5-cent fee on single-use paper bags at city businesses. The council’s unanimous first approval of an ordinance amendment ending the fee will be followed by a second and final vote next month. A ban on plastic bags would remain in place. […]
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Brunswick town councilors: School budget won't fly
BRUNSWICK — Some town councilors are already pushing back against a proposed $41 million fiscal year 2020 school budget that includes a 4.75 percent tax increase. The School Board voted unanimously March 27 to adopt the budget which, if approved, would increase taxes from $18.92 per $1,000 in valuation to $19.82. Town Manager John Eldridge is […]
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Scarborough Planning Board to assess Downs, Maine Med proposals
SCARBOROUGH — The Planning Board is set to review and potentially take action on the second phase of Crossroad Holdings LLC’s plan to redevelop the Scarborough Downs property between Route 1 and Payne Road. On April 8, developers are expected to seek a subdivision review to divide a large parcel near the Payne Road end of […]
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Brunswick will borrow $13.5M for new fire station
BRUNSWICK — Plans to replace Brunswick’s 100-year-old Central Fire Station are moving forward after councilors on Monday unanimously approved bonding for a new station. During public comment, there was overwhelming support from residents for the project without sending the decision to referendum. Councilors narrowly defeated a $15 million plan, opting instead to borrow $13.5 million for […]
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Freeport eyes spending $1.1M on capital improvements
FREEPORT — Funds for new emergency vehicles, computer upgrades and roadwork are among proposals in the fiscal year 2020 capital plan discussed by town councilors Tuesday. The plan Town Manager Peter Joseph unveiled April 2 includes spending just less than $1.1 million in 2020, down from $1.5 million approved for this year’s expenditures. Joseph’s proposed plan […]
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Revised West Falmouth condo plan elicits opposition
FALMOUTH — Objections at Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting to a proposed 68-unit condominium development off Mountain Road included concerns about density, environmental impact and traffic. The Planning Board ended up tabling the project, proposed by developer David Chase, because the application was incomplete. It did, however, request a site walk of the property. When Chase comes […]
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Paulhus, Leonard elected to Bath House, council seats
BATH — Democrat and longtime City Councilor Sean Paulhus defeated Republican Ken Sener by a nearly 2-1 margin Tuesday in a special election to represent state House District 52. Paulhus, of Middle Street, out-polled Sener, a High Street resident, 975-491. Rachelle Leonard of Pratt Street ran uncontested Tuesday for the vacant Ward 4 seat on the […]
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Yarmouth church group sees immigration crisis up close
YARMOUTH — Members of the First Parish Congregational Church recently traveled to San Antonio, Texas, where they worked with the Interfaith Welcome Coalition to provide direct support to newly arrived immigrants. Among those taking part in the mission trip was state Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, who said she went to the border to “bear witness to […]
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Portland school budget heads to April 8 board vote
PORTLAND — Debate this week could have a significant impact on the proposed $118 million school budget. The School Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, after The Forecaster’s deadline. There will also be a joint meeting of the city and school finance committees at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at City Hall, before […]