CAPE ELIZABETH — After years of referendums, building committees, and temporary relocations, the Thomas Memorial Library renovation is complete. The library at 6 Scott Dyer Road was scheduled for a “soft reopening” Thursday, with a formal opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8. The library will be open regular hours Thursday through Saturday. […]
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Verizon submits revised plan for Cape Elizabeth cell tower
CAPE ELIZABETH — Verizon Wireless has submitted a revised application to place a wireless communication antenna on top of a water tower on Avon Road in Shore Acres. The application, which was submitted Jan. 29, will be reviewed by the Planning Board Feb. 22. Verizon lawyer Scott Anderson of the Portland firm Verrill Dana submitted the application. […]
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Portland Press Herald to move operations to South Portland
PORTLAND — The Portland Press Herald will move its newsroom to South Portland, all but ending the newspaper’s physical presence in Portland. The move to 295 Gannett Drive, which will occur as soon as the company’s One City Center offices can be subleased, was announced Wednesday by Publisher and MaineToday Media Chief Executive Officer Lisa […]
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Cape Elizabeth gets jump on budget discussions
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Manager Mike McGovern is projecting an 18-cent, or 4.7 percent, tax increase for the next fiscal year. McGovern presented the fiscal year 2017 budget outlook at a joint Town Council and School Board workshop Monday night. He also said he believes he can make cuts that would result in a smaller increase. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Downtown Brunswick buildings added to national historic register
BRUNSWICK — A portion of Maine Street has been accepted into the National Register of Historic Places, the Brunswick Downtown Association announced. The register, which is part of the National Park Service, is the “official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.” The “Brunswick Commercial Historic District” was officially listed Jan. 12, according to […]
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WinterFest fun in South Portland
Fiona Welch, 3, of Cape Elizabeth, slides down a man-made hill at Wainwright Recreation Complex during WinterFest in South Portland on Saturday, Jan. 30. (Melanie Sochan / For The Forecaster) Leela Hartnett, 13, of Biddeford spins her sister Molli, 7, on the ice at Wainwright Recreation Complex during WinterFest in South Portland on Saturday, Jan. […]
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Bath, RSU 1 to appraise potential sites for high school
BATH — Regional School Unit 1 and the city have ordered appraisals of two city-owned properties that the school district is eyeing for a new high school. Both appraisals should be completed by the end of this month, according to school and city staff. Ken Charest of Portland-based Appraisal Services will do the work for […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth schools seek $435K for technology
FALMOUTH — The School Department outlined a proposed $435,000 technology budget for the 2016-2017 school year at a School Board workshop Monday night. Nate Barnes, the department’s technology director, said the proposed budget is $57,000 larger than what was expected last year as part of a multi-year projection. To make up the difference, department heads […]
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Carriage house completes a transition on Main Street in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — One thing was clear Monday at the open house for a new carriage house at Handy’s Market and Cafe: this is not the former Andy’s Handy Store. “It’s new getting adjusted to the change, but I think this is great,” Terry Flaherty, of Yarmouth, said. “Change is great for the community.” Yarmouth residents definitely […]
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A year after blaze, Falmouth farm reaps public’s generosity
FALMOUTH — A year after a fire destroyed his home and garage, a local farmer has rebuilt his property, thanks in part to community support. Last February, Doug Shores, owner of Wilshore Farm, woke up around 2:30 a.m. to see his home and garage at 85 Hurricane Road being consumed by fire. He was sleeping next […]
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