YARMOUTH — No one’s debating whether the annual Clam Festival is good for local businesses and organizations. How people measure that success, however, can be a matter for discussion. “It definitely brings a notoriety to Yarmouth, which has measurable and immeasurable effects for Yarmouth businesses,” Economic Development Director Denise Clavette said. The 51st annual Clam Festival […]
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3 Falmouth growth areas lack adequate public water
FALMOUTH — A recent survey of the public water system found that most of the town’s designated growth areas are well served, but also identified three underserved areas. Theo Holtwijk, the town’s director of long range planning and economic development, said the impetus of the study was twofold. The first, he said, was road work […]
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Confrontation at Falmouth Town Landing leads to arrest
FALMOUTH — A former part-time firefighter who was arrested for arson in 2013 was arrested again July 5, this time for allegedly assaulting another resident at Town Landing. Griffin Kline, 23, of 47 Seaside Way, who was charged in late 2013 with two counts of arson, was arrested July 5 after he allegedly attacked Shady Lane […]
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Portland seeking ways to upgrade cell coverage
PORTLAND — City properties could soon provide a platform for better cell phone reception, according to City Manager Jon Jennings and Councilor David Brenerman. “We are interested in working with various companies in expanding cellular coverage for our residents and visitors,” Jennings said July 8. His remarks came three days after the City Council Economic Development […]
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Feds expected to pay 50% of Portland marine terminal expansion
PORTLAND — A U.S. Department of Transportation grant is expected to fund half of a $15.4 million expansion at the burgeoning International Marine Terminal. The Maine Department of Transportation grant proposal, which still faces review by Congress, anticipates a second crane, added piers, new offices and maintenance buildings, and enhanced railroad crossings west of the terminal […]
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Portland panel prepares to scrutinize proposed school bond
PORTLAND — Members of an ad hoc committee assigned to review a $70.6 million bond proposal to rebuild four city elementary schools are ready for more work, beginning with a July 18 City Council workshop. “I am extremely hopeful we will continue to move forward. I have been on the board eight years and we have […]
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Portland library packs up ways to ‘go do science’
PORTLAND — In an effort to promote access to science, the Portland Public Library has started letting families take home something other than books. The library recently launched a program that lends backpacks filled with tools to help children explore the outdoors and become citizen scientists. There are six different Family Science Backpacks, with themes […]
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Topsham voters may enact fee on single-use bags
TOPSHAM — A 5-cent fee on single-use shopping bags at some businesses may go to town voters in November. A related ban on polystyrene foam containers, meanwhile, will need a citizen petition to make it to the polls. The Bring Your Own Bag Midcoast group has previously raised both issues in Brunswick and Topsham. It […]
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Portland councilor expects report on refugee assistance office by December
PORTLAND — Councilor David Brenerman sees a need for a new city office to help immigrants and refugees assimilate in Portland, and sees a wider need it can address. “I don’t think the role will necessarily to provide services, but to act as a convener,” Brenerman said July 6, a day after the City Council Economic […]
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Maine craft brewers discuss resources network
PORTLAND — From small, independent neighborhood breweries to household names like Shipyard, craft brewing has become a major industry in southern Maine. But starting a beer-related business – whether it’s a brewery, a farm for ingredients like hops, or a distributor of goods – can be difficult. Knowing where to get ingredients and materials, as […]