TOPSHAM — Based on feedback at recent community forums, and a vote this month by a building committee, a new Mt. Ararat High School may be built on the existing campus. Voters may decide in November 2016 whether to build a new school, or renovate the existing 1973 structure. The “new vs. reno” analysis is […]
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Election 2015: Bath council race reduced to no contest
BATH — A competition between two declared write-in candidates for a seat on the City Council had been Bath’s only Election Day contest. Now there is no contest at all. Terry Nordmann of Western Avenue and John MacGregor of Middle Street were running for the Ward 3 council seat, which has been vacant since Kyle […]
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Falmouth spends less than planned to stem invasive plants
FALMOUTH — The Conservation Commission says its pilot program to combat invasive plants has been successful and it hopes to build on the success. The plan, which was allotted $15,000 in the municipal budget to expand eradication efforts and increase educational and outreach efforts, came in “a few thousand” dollars under budget, according to commission member Nancy Lightbody. […]
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Portland City Council mandates affordable housing
PORTLAND — New housing developments of more than 10 units will be required to include affordable homes or apartments after a 7-2 City Council vote Monday night. “I’m grateful to have been on the council just long enough to see this through,” District 1 Councilor Kevin Donoghue said after the vote. “Inclusionary zoning” was part of […]
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Election 2015: The ‘view’ on Question 2 in Portland: Preservation or prohibition?
PORTLAND — The views on ballot Question 2 are squarely in the eyes of the beholders. Supporters call it a necessary response to protect views of Portland’s waterfront and ensure city officials balance the interests of residents and developers. “I think it is good for the city because it is protecting the 400-foot view from being covered […]
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Teammates honor Yarmouth woman who personified tennis while fighting cancer
YARMOUTH — Every year, for as long as her teammates can remember, Birgit “Biggi” Brookes said it was the year their tennis team would go to the national championships. This is the year, but Brookes won’t be there. “The tragedy of this all is, she would say every year, ‘This year we’re going to nationals,’” […]
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Election 2015: Dueling development proposals in North Yarmouth
NORTH YARMOUTH — A two-night series of public hearings last week on the town’s two Village Center Development questions drew mixed reviews from a variety of residents. The competing questions go to voters Nov. 3. Whether the town should create a public sewer system, and the fate of North Yarmouth Memorial School, are among the […]
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Election 2015: 2 candidates for open South Portland School Board seat
SOUTH PORTLAND — Two candidates are competing to fill a District 4 seat on the School Board. Matt Perkins, of Elderberry Drive, is running against Libby Reynolds, of Thirlmere Avenue, for the three-year term. The seat has been vacant since James Gilboy resigned this summer. Chairman Richard Matthews’ three-year term in District 3 is also expiring, […]
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Bath-area United Way reaches 60% of campaign goal
BATH — With its fundraising deadline less than a month away, United Way of Midcoast Maine’s annual campaign has reached 60 percent of its goal. The “Together We Can”-themed effort raised $1.15 million of its $1.9 million goal as of Oct. 14. The extra large “Live United” T-shirt worn at a campaign breakfast by Co-Chairs […]
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Neighborhood concerns send Reed School plans 'back to the drawing board'
PORTLAND — Neighbors of the vacant Thomas B. Reed School in the Riverton neighborhood said they have concerns about two plans being proposed for the building’s redevelopment. And, because of those concerns, officials involved with the redevelopment of the parcel may have to “go back to the drawing board,” City Councilor David Brenerman said. Brenerman, […]