PORTLAND — A paid time off ordinance first proposed in September 2017 by Mayor Ethan Strimling could be a benefit for as many as 19,000 workers in the city. It could also add 19 cents over the next three years to the city property tax rate of $22.48 per $1,000 of assessed value. The ordinance, which would require […]
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Opponents step up criticism of Falmouth growth guidelines
FALMOUTH — The message delivered to town officials in a public forum on growth and density was that 2016 zoning changes in support of an updated Comprehensive Plan are widely unpopular. At the March 28 forum, many of the more than 170 residents in attendance said they are frustrated and question whether the vision for the […]
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New eatery opens at Handy's Market in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — The iconic Andy’s Handy Store on Main Street has undergone yet another transformation, with The Nook eatery now offering full-service brunch daily. The Nook at Handy’s is a partnership between Handy’s Market owner Frank Grondin and Caitlin Henningsen, who also operates the Owl & Elm pub next door. The space was closed for several […]
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New office OK'd for Yarmouth harbormaster
YARMOUTH — The Planning Board approved a plan to replace the harbormaster’s office at town landing with a new building that is three times larger. The $250,000 structure will also include a workshop, meeting room and employee washroom. Construction will begin this fall. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of […]
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Chairwoman: Freeport-Pownal-Durham school budget, tax hikes 'modest'
FREEPORT — The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors unanimously adopted a budget for fiscal year 2020 that includes an increase of $1.1 million over this year’s $33 million budget. The budget recommended by Superintendent Becky Foley estimates that $26.8 million will be raised from taxation. The tax increase districtwide will be 4.15 percent, up from $25.8 million. […]
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Portland waterfront group to pick up its pace
PORTLAND — Coming soon, and frequently, to City Hall: more Waterfront Working Group meetings. With the June 15 expiration of the moratorium on waterfront development approaching, the 10-member group agreed March 28 to meet weekly through the middle of next month. First up, at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, is what city Waterfront Coordinator Bill Needelman […]
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Portland school finds new math tools add to scores, student interest
PORTLAND — Using a new model of math instruction, Rowe Elementary School is seeing not only improvement in academic achievement, but also in student receptiveness. “Kids (now) enjoy math and are engaging like we’ve never seen before,” said Bianca Winship, the school’s math coach. Rowe is using the Math Routines model, which focuses more on a […]
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Falmouth library launches renovation
Trustees, elected officials, donors, volunteers, and patrons were in the crowd during a ceremonial ground-breaking for the $6.6 million expansion and renovation of Falmouth Memorial Library at 5 Lunt Road on Saturday, March 30. Helping to move the dirt pile were library President Steven Knapp, left, Town Manager Nathan Poore, library Director Andi Jackson-Darling, Town […]
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North Yarmouth group to hold Mud Ball fundraiser for Wescustogo project
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Friends of Wescustogo have a long way to go to reach their $250,000 fundraising goal for the Wescustogo Hall and Community Center that is now under construction. But the group hopes next week’s Mud Ball will provide a push. The event will be held at The Barn on Walnut Hill, 655 […]
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Special election set for Cumberland-Gray House seat
CUMBERLAND — A special election to replace former District 45 state Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, will be held June 11, coinciding with the regular June election. Denno announced his resignation from the Cumberland-Gray district March 26, effective the following day. He said a continuing battle with lung cancer forced him to step down. Democrats, Green […]