YARMOUTH — Tyler Technologies is scheduled to go before the Planning Board next week for final site plan review of its proposed expansion. The Plano, Texas-based software company on Dec. 9 will present a plan to build offices for about 575 new employees by 2024. The company, which presented a conceptual plan to the Planning […]
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Shop Falmouth returns with new holiday-season activities
FALMOUTH — The fourth annual Shop Falmouth event is on Saturday, Dec. 5, with an expanded slate of activities planned. The day is organized by the Falmouth-Cumberland Community Chamber in conjunction with the towns of Cumberland and Falmouth. There will be a activities all along the Route 1 corridor, including some new ones. “It’s coming to […]
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Falmouth Town Hall needs expensive insulation renovation
FALMOUTH — To the naked eye, there’s plenty of insulation in the Town Hall attic. But if you ask a professional, not only is the insulation insufficient, it’s also creating a dangerous problem. “There’s insulation there, but the effective level is way below what you need,” James Beaulieu, of Energy Wise LLC, said. Beaulieu, who […]
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Children's Museum opens 'hospital' in Portland
PORTLAND — Michael Best watched his daughter, Ramona, play at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine on Friday, Nov. 27. “We may not get out of here all day,” he said as she tended stuffed animals in the museum’s new hospital wing. The “Be Well Center” at the 142 Free St. museum does not take […]
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Donoghue, Marshall bow out after nearly a decade on Portland council
PORTLAND — They were elected together and they will leave the City Council the same way. On Monday, Dec. 7, District 1 Councilor Kevin Donoghue and District 2 Councilor David Marshall will each wrap up nine years serving their respective districts. “I think it will be an adjustment,” Donoghue, 36, said Sunday. “I am very much […]
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Portland developers think small to meet demand for housing
PORTLAND — Former City Councilor John Anton sees huge potential for the five-story home of Schlotterbeck & Foss Co. at 117 Preble St. But he sees it in small pieces. Anton intends to convert the building that for decades produced specialty foods, sauces, and condiments into 55 one-bedroom and studio apartments. “I went through it largely […]
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Costs force Falmouth to modify plan for Route 100
FALMOUTH — The town’s plan to redevelop the area along Route 100 in West Falmouth is shrinking because of rising costs. Residents will have the opportunity to comment on the project, and a still-developing strategy to improve bicycle and pedestrian access, at two public forums this month. The bicycle-pedestrian plan will be discussed in Town […]
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Portland students to march, sing about climate change
PORTLAND — Nearly 400 middle school students will march to City Hall this Friday to draw attention to global warming. The students, their teachers, parents and others at King Middle School will march from the 92 Deering Ave. school to City Hall on Congress Street, where the kids will then perform an original song about […]
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Portland lights up the holidays
Jason Hebert, of Gray, holds his daughter Kylie, 4, while watching entertainment on stage after the lighting of Portland’s Christmas tree in Monument Square on Nov. 27.
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Portland plans for reduced Reed School redevelopment
PORTLAND — Despite prior concerns in the neighborhood, the city is moving forward with plans to redevelop Thomas B. Reed School. Two developers responded to the city’s request for qualifications last summer. One is a collaboration between Avesta Housing and Developers Collaborative LLC; the other is from Community Housing of Maine. Neighbors of the vacant school […]