FALMOUTH — Though more substantive discussions won’t begin until the spring, town and School Department officials have begun preliminary talks about what they expect in the upcoming budget. Town Manager Nathan Poore said when it comes to challenges and opportunities in the fiscal year 2017 budget, the town’s portion is”pretty straightforward.” Poore anticipates there will […]
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Former Falmouth subdivision closer to becoming open space
FALMOUTH — For only the second time in recent history, the town is vacating plans for a subdivision. The 17-lot Overlook Farms Subdivision off Gray Road, which was approved by the Planning Board in 2014, is instead being preserved as open space. The Falmouth Land Trust purchased the 62-acre property in West Falmouth last June […]
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Cape Elizabeth intersection to get minor safety improvements
CAPE ELIZABETH — Although the Town Council wants to improve safety at the intersection of Bowery Beach Road and Spurwink Avenue, no major changes are likely in the foreseeable future. But the council has decided to implement some minor changes at the intersection, including a crosswalk and new signs. Councilors heard a report Dec. 14 from […]
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust adds leadership trio
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has new staff, including a new executive director. CELT announced on Dec. 15 that South Portland resident Cindy Krum is the new executive director. She replaces Chris Franklin, who stepped down in November after 12 years with the land trust. Katye Charette and Linden Rayton have also been […]
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Cape Elizabeth council gets village green zoning proposal
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Ordinance Committee has passed a village green zoning amendment and forwarded it to the Town Council for approval, despite concerns about the terminology. The amendment, which was recommended by the Planning Board in September, would alter setback requirements so a village green could be built on Ocean House Road (Route 77). The […]
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Mass. agency likely to recruit next Scarborough school chief
SCARBOROUGH — The School Board plans to hire the New England School Development Council to help search for a new superintendent of schools. A formal contract has not yet been signed because the board is waiting for a formal proposal and estimate from NESDC, Chairwoman Donna Beeley said Tuesday. The materials are expected by the first […]
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On longest night of the year, Brunswick remembers homeless lives lost
BRUNSWICK — Monday night was unusually warm for the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. But there was a chilling reminder at First Parish Church that even in Brunswick, people are struggling. About 45 people gathered at the church to remember the homeless who died this year. Tedford Housing, a nonprofit that operates two […]
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Seasonal South Portland glow, despite unseasonable weather
Festive lights shine in Mill Creek Park in South Portland shortly before sunset on Sunday, Dec. 20, adding a seasonal glow to the unseasonably mild and balmy weather that has marked the holidays. (Melanie Sochan / For The Forecaster)
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Performance matters to Yarmouth arts org's new director
YARMOUTH — Firehouse Arts has hired a new artistic director who plans on bringing more variety to the community arts center. Michael Trautman was hired this fall to take over the organization, which is located in the former Winslow Fire Station at 20 Center St. The Portland resident has been working as a performer his entire […]
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Brunswick council forms task force, resolves to oppose bias
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council on Monday night established a task force and adopted a resolution to deal with harassment and discrimination in town. Chairwoman Sarah Brayman said the proposed motion, which originally included just forming a task force, was the result of three meetings between councilors and community leaders. The meetings, held in August, October, […]