FREEPORT — Challenges here and in Yarmouth in the coming weeks are designed to get people interested in exploring local trails. The Freeport Conservation Trust is hosting its annual Freeport Trail Challenge in September and October. In Yarmouth, the Royal River Conservation Trust is hosting a treasure hunt as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. […]
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Yarmouth school chief, board set goals, deadlines
YARMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools Andrew Dolloff has three goals for the upcoming school year involving strategic planning, communication and employee benefits. Dolloff on Aug. 25 presented the goals to the School Committee, which adopted them as presented. Each goal was presented with steps and a deadline. “They agreed that the list of tasks is extensive […]
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Education foundation adds $50K to Falmouth library building fund
FALMOUTH — Fundraising efforts for the Falmouth Memorial Library expansion project continue to move along. The library announced last week that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Falmouth Education Foundation, which will be put towards a new study room. The new room will feature study spaces for small groups and tutoring, a teen […]
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Estimated cost of Freeport artificial turf project rises 44%
FREEPORT — The artificial turf project at Freeport High School may cost at least $1.4 million more than expected. Fred Palmer, who co-founded the Tri-Town Track and Field Committee last year, said the project may cost $4.6 million, up nearly 44 percent from the original estimate of $3.2 million. Palmer on Aug. 24 reported the updated cost projection to the […]
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Portland mayor pushes far-reaching rules for rental housing
PORTLAND — The Housing Committee should be ready to move some recommendations to the full City Council next month, Councilor Jill Duson said Monday. “I look forward to making some decisions at the next meeting,” Duson said about the meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at City Hall. Her comments came days after the Aug. […]
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Residents urge reforms for Portland police review panel
PORTLAND — Chairman Kelly McDonald said the Aug. 24 meeting of the Police Citizen Review Subcommittee was the most well attended he has ever seen. But that was not something he or about a dozen people in attendance viewed with pride. “In the last nine years, I can remember two or three meetings where people have shown […]
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‘Celebration of life’ planned for Portland fire anniversary
PORTLAND — The second anniversary of the city’s deadliest blaze in more than 50 years will be observed with a celebration of the lives lost. Six people died Nov. 1, 2014, in the fire at 20-24 Noyes St. David Foster, coordinator of the Noyes Street Fire Memorial Committee, said the public is invited to the […]
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Maine panel hears Iris Network appeal on lost contract
PORTLAND — A ruling on an appeal of a Maine Department of Labor decision to end a more than 35-year relationship with The Iris Network is expected by the end of next week. The Portland nonprofit, which provides education, training and rehabilitation services to clients who are blind or have low vision, is challenging a […]
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Portland ballot includes contests for council, School Board
PORTLAND — Four city government elections will be contested this fall after 17 candidates filed nomination papers by Monday’s deadline. Election Day is Nov. 8. Two incumbents, District 3 City Councilor Ed Suslovic and at-large Councilor Jon Hinck, each face challenges from two candidates as they seek new three-year terms. Suslovic, of 46 Kenwood St., […]
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Freeport's Sachs to lead Portland-based sexual assault response agency
FREEPORT — Melanie Sachs is resigning as executive director of Freeport Community Services to lead Portland-based Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. Sachs, who is also the Town Council chairwoman, announced Aug. 25 that she has accepted the position of interim executive director at SARSSM. Her last day at FCS will be Sept. 6. Although the […]