BRUNSWICK — The Planning Board on Tuesday approved a formal recommendation to the Town Council for the potential use of property at 946 Mere Point Road. The council is deciding whether to sell the 4-acre, waterfront parcel or turn it into a public park. Rather than endorse a specific outcome, the Planning Board listed a set […]
Forecaster News
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell beach access proponents ask high court for do-over
HARPSWELL — The sun was shining Tuesday afternoon, and at least 30 people soaked up the rays at Cedar Beach. In Portland, meanwhile, Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters filed a 16-page motion for reconsideration in response to a July 19 ruling by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that struck down a lower-court decision securing a public easement on an […]
advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick stocks panel as state inspects bridge
BRUNSWICK — In a previously unscheduled decision Monday, the Town Council allocated eight seats on the Design Advisory Committee for the Frank J. Wood Bridge. Brunswick was supposed to appoint members to the committee back when it was formed in June, but failed to act until the appointments were added at the last minute to the […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Lacy wins runoff election for North Yarmouth selectman
NORTH YARMOUTH — The third time was the charm for Peter Lacy, who defeated incumbent Jim Moulton 385-216 in Tuesday’s runoff election for the Board of Selectmen. Lacy and Moulton each received 408 votes in the June 14 election. A June 24 recount, which included previously uncounted ballots, produced another tie, 409-409. Lacy said after Tuesday’s […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport to get $20K for barrier along Interstate 295
FREEPORT — The Town Council accepted $20,000 from the Maine Department of Transportation to offset the effects of a tree-removal project completed last year along Interstate 295. Councilors on Tuesday unanimously approved the agreement with little discussion. The money will be used to install fencing and landscaping on the town side of the fence that runs along I-295, but […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland schools hope to boost parent, community engagement
PORTLAND — The School Board on Tuesday was scheduled to hold a first reading and workshop on a document aimed at improving parent and community engagement. The Parent and Family Engagement Manifesto, which was created by the community youth advocacy group Portland Empowered, was developed to encourage families to stay involved in their children’s education. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Beer Co. plans to expand in Freeport
FREEPORT — Maine Beer Co. is planning an expansion that will more than triple the size of the business. The project will include added production space, a larger tasting room, an outdoor patio, and more parking. The owners of the brewery at 525 U.S. Route 1 submitted a conceptual plan to the Freeport Planning Department on […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Spirit of the city: Bath unveils downtown gateway mural
BATH — Where downtown visitors once faced a gray, cinder block barrier and a weathered “Bath/City of Ships” sign, they are now greeted by a colorful mural that captures and celebrates the spirit and history of Bath. Main Street Bath unveiled and dedicated the mural – called “Spirit of Bath, City of Ships” – in a ceremony […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Land trust's easement will protect Freeport farm
FREEPORT — The Freeport Conservation Trust has purchased a conservation easement to secure Winterwood Farm’s undeveloped future. FCT said it has purchased the easement on the 46-acre farm, which is on Webster Road, for approximately $267,000. Bob and Simone Rodgers, owners of the farm, wanted FCT to purchase the easement so no homes or condominiums can […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Family, L.L. Bean in talks for Freeport cemetery agreement
FREEPORT — L.L. Bean and the Mann Cemetery Association are discussing a settlement to their dispute over access to a cemetery next to the company’s Outdoor Discovery Center. When the discovery center was built in 2014, L.L. Bean spread loam and seeded the access road to Mann Cemetery against the Mann family’s wishes. According to a […]