TOPSHAM — A series of “Back to the Future” workshops is paving the way for an update to the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The series began in October and concludes March 9, 2016. Next up is “Topsham’s historic heritage: Can we build for the future without losing the past?” It will be held at the Topsham […]
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Portland government watchdog prepares for ‘new hobby’
PORTLAND — For years, he has introduced himself the same way. “Robert Hains, Holm Avenue,” he’d say simply as he spoke to City Councilors on points large and small during public comment opportunities at almost every council meeting. But from now on, all of Hains’ Monday nights will belong to him. He said he will no […]
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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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Portland’s longest night
Caitlin Beling of South Portland lights a candle to honor one of the 43 homeless people who died in Portland in 2015. Being was among those who attended Preble Street’s Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil at Monument Square late Monday afternoon. The annual event takes place on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, […]
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Portland Water District budget includes 3.8% rate hike
PORTLAND — Customers could see a 3.7 percent increase in water rates as a result of the 2016 Portland Water District operating budget of $40.5 million. “Much of the increase is related to infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including water main replacement,” PWD spokeswoman Michelle Clements said in a Dec. 10 press release. The operating budget presents […]
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Town needs space, so Cumberland Woodbank needs new home
CUMBERLAND — The town’s need for more space at its Public Works facility by 2017 has resulted in the Cumberland Woodbank being asked to find a new home. The woodbank, a community-based nonprofit organization now in its eighth year, provides firewood to area families in need. Money the woodbank raises through sales to those who […]
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Proposals for former Portland school continue to disappoint neighbors
PORTLAND — The Reed School Reuse Advisory Task Force, which met last week for the first time since June, will reconvene at least once more at the request of City Manager Jon Jennings. The panel is charged with coming up with recommendations for the reuse of the vacant Thomas B. Reed School at 28 Homestead […]
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Portland teacher free on bail, placed on leave, after child porn arrest
PORTLAND — A Portland High School teacher was released on bail after being arrested last week for allegedly possessing child pornography. Gerald White, 44, was arrested Dec. 16 at the 284 Cumberland Ave. school, according to spokesman Steve McCausland of the Maine Department of Public Safety. McCausland said Maine State Police seized White’s computer the day […]
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Portland students start the march to college
Led by kindergartners from Reiche Elementary School, 93 seniors from Casco Bay High School parade down Congress Street from the Portland Museum of Art to the downtown post office on Friday, Dec. 18, to mail college applications. The afternoon event was the school’s third annual “March to the Post Office” to celebrate every senior completing […]
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Girard resigns from North Yarmouth Board of Selectmen
NORTH YARMOUTH — Selectman Mark Girard announced his resignation at the Dec. 15 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. “As a matter regarding personal choices, I am resigning from the Board of Selectmen as of the culmination of this meeting,” he told his fellow selectmen. He then wished them happy holidays, and “good luck with […]