FALMOUTH — Before the debate over the construction of a sports pub in its backyard took center stage, Tidewater Farm was an almost invisible neighborhood. But still nearly out of sight in the mixed-use neighborhood, just off Farm Gate Road, lies the University of Maine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, an educational project on roughly three […]
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Falmouth proceeds with land preservation, despite LMF bond delay
FALMOUTH — The Town Council on Monday night appropriated more than $200,000 from various accounts to preserve four remote parcels of land. The council also continued a discussion on the possibility of affordable senior housing in the old Plummer School. Councilors voted 5-2 to purchase nearly 100 acres bordering the North Falmouth Community Forest for […]
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Portland, Midtown developers at odds about Bayside cleanup
PORTLAND — The dispute over the validity of the sales contract for the Somerset Street land slated to become the Midtown project continues, with the city and developers at odds about when the land will be cleaned up. Federated Cos. principal Jonathan Cox on Tuesday said his company believes it has a valid contract to buy […]
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Yarmouth end-of-summer music festival back for a 2nd year
YARMOUTH — The Royal River Music Fest returns next weekend. The second annual festival is scheduled for Aug. 22 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Royal River Park. Tim Winchester, who moved to Yarmouth five years ago, started the music festival last summer after realizing how many talented musicians live in the area. “I was impressed […]
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Portland announces steps to fight surge of overdoses
PORTLAND — A combined effort by city departments to prevent drug overdoses, educate the public on proper syringe disposal, and prevent discarded syringes from ending up in city parks was announced Aug. 6. But treatment opportunities for people trying to get and stay sober, especially those without insurance coverage, remain elusive. “This problem is not unique […]
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Falmouth eyes June 2016 referendum on Route 100 project
FALMOUTH — The town has hired a Massachusetts-based firm to provide preliminary engineering services for the redevelopment of Route 100, with an eye toward a June 2016 referendum on project financing. Theo Holtwijk, the town’s director of long range planning and development, said that after interviewing three consulting teams, staff recommended hiring Fay, Spoffard & […]
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North Yarmouth group petitions for alternate village development question
NORTH YARMOUTH — With a major decision on development of the Village Center coming at the polls in November, town voters may also have an alternate ballot choice. Former Selectmen Paul Napolitano, Mark Verrill and Linc Merrill are among residents who have organized a petition that opposes the Board of Selectmen’s recommendation to redevelop North […]
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Restoration effort renewed for Portland’s Fort Gorges
PORTLAND — Crossing Portland Harbor on a sun-splashed morning, Paul Drinan talked about his newest endeavor. “It is not hard to be passionate about this project,” he said of a renewed effort to restore Fort Gorges. Drinan, who became executive director of Friends of Fort Gorges in 2014, said he is ready to push for restoration […]
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Portland interim school chief picks new administrators
PORTLAND — Interim Superintendent of Schools Jeanne Crocker has appointed three top administrators. At the Aug. 4 School Board meeting, Crocker announced Becky Foley as chief academic officer, Fred Barlow as director of transportation, and Nancy Kimberly Brandt, director of school management. Foley, who holds a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of […]
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‘Cop Camp’ in Falmouth gives kids inside look at Portland PD
FALMOUTH — A mini police academy is probably not every kid’s idea of what summer camp should look like. But for nearly 20 from around greater Portland, this week is exactly that, plus a way to experience what working in law enforcement is like. Officer Andrew Hagerty of the Portland Police Department said the idea for […]
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