SCARBOROUGH — For Julie Kukenberger, the newly selected superintendent of schools, the decision to accept the job was as much personal as it was professional. “What initially drew me to Scarborough was that it’s a fast-growing community that clearly values education,” Kukenberger said Tuesday. “For me, I was looking for a district that would be a […]
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Investigation into fatal Cape Elizabeth crash focuses on party hosted by teenager
CAPE ELIZABETH — New details have emerged about the party Cole Amorello attended the night he crashed his car on Old Ocean House Road. Amorello, 17, died April 11 from injuries received in the crash, which happened at 5 a.m. April 9. Police Chief Neil Williams on Wednesday said the investigation is continuing and no charges have been filed against […]
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Cape Elizabeth School Board trims jobs, proposed school budget
CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board has approved a $24.3 million budget for fiscal year 2017 that includes the elimination of four jobs. The budget formally adopted by the board on April 12 includes an increase of almost $742,000, or 3.2 percent over the current year. If passed by voters, it would increase taxes by 3.7 […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Construction of new Brunswick-Topsham bridge could start in 2018
BRUNSWICK — Construction of a new bridge carrying Route 201 over the Androscoggin River could start in 2018. A public hearing on the proposal will be held at the Southern Maine Community College campus, in the L.L. Bean Learning Commons & Health Science Center building No. 1, 29 Sewall St., at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27. […]
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Topsham to vote on budget, vernal pools regulations
TOPSHAM — A $9.3 million municipal budget for fiscal 2017 goes to Town Meeting Wednesday, May 18. The proposed budget reflects a 3.4 percent increase over current spending. The Board of Selectmen on April 14 unanimously approved the warrant for the meeting, which includes the budget, ordinance changes and several other articles. Both the board […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce executive suddenly departs
YARMOUTH — Andrew Smaha is no longer the executive director of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. Smaha, who was hired eight months ago in August 2015, stepped down after a private meeting Friday, April 15, with the chamber’s board of directors. Smaha on Wednesday said he resigned. Chamber president Linda Vail on Tuesday wouldn’t discuss the […]
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Holy Donut joins Handy's Market & Cafe in Yarmouth Village
YARMOUTH — Handy’s Market and Cafe has found a new partner in The Holy Donut. The Portland-based doughnut shop began selling its handmade, Maine potato doughnuts at Handy’s last week. Frank Grondin, part owner of Handy’s, said The Holy Donut is a perfect fit for the store. “It’s a great product and they’re great folks,” he […]
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Public works director latest Freeport official to retire
FREEPORT — Town Engineer and Public Works Director Albert Presgraves is the fourth department head to announce his retirement in less than six months. Town Manager Peter Joseph announced Presgraves’ retirement at the April 12 Town Council meeting. His last day will formally be June 9. Former library director Beth Edmonds left in February, former Police Chief Jerry […]
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Yarmouth budgets generate concern, but move forward
YARMOUTH — Despite some concerns, the Town Council moved the municipal and school budgets forward to a final public hearing. Councilors on April 14 unanimously decided to take up the combined $36 million budget May 5, when they are also expected to adopt it. Three of the four hours of the meeting were spent on public […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Debate over clinic shift likely to continue at Portland budget hearing
PORTLAND — The first opportunity for extended public comment on the $236 million fiscal year 2017 municipal budget will come at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. The City Council Finance Committee, with Councilor Nick Mavodones Jr. as chairman, will hold a public hearing before making its budget recommendations to the full City Council. Last year, […]