FALMOUTH — Dr. John Herzog, an orthopedic surgeon, has a message he admits isn’t all that popular in the medical field: eat only plants. Herzog, who has a practice at 202 U.S. Route 1, said people become healthier and live longer when they eat a plant-based diet. He said it is the “simplest medicine,” which […]
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Portland paving work to close East End boat launch
PORTLAND — Boaters will be unable to use the East End launch until Monday, May 18, due to repaving work. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said the lower East End Beach parking lot and lower portion of Cutter Street will be closed beginning Wednesday, May13. Grondin said work is expected to begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday […]
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Portland International Jetport company gets new lease on its future
PORTLAND — From his office in the original Portland International Jetport terminal, Allyn Caruso has seen a lot of airport growth. “We used to drag race on the runway, there were so few planes coming and going,” he said May 8. Caruso, the president of MAC Air Group, expects to be a larger part of […]
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Portland proposed budget includes fee hikes for trash bags, apartments, cemeteries, more
PORTLAND — The municipal budget headed for a May 18 City Council vote could boost property taxes 35 cents. But total funding for the $175.3 million includes much more than the budgeted $79 million in property tax revenue, and will be raised in part through a variety of fee increases. One new fee that will […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Judge denies attempt to block Cumberland beach acquisition
CUMBERLAND — A Maine Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the town and a local land trust by the heirs to a Foreside Road beach property. “The plaintiff lacks standing to bring the claims and the claims are not fit for judicial decision,” Justice Nancy Mills wrote in her May 5 decision. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham-area school budget could shrink at last minute
TOPSHAM — Although the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors on May 7 unanimously approved a $38.1 million budget, a smaller spending plan will be going to voters later this month. The fiscal 2016 budget as approved would increase total taxes in SAD 75’s four towns by $1.8 million, or 8.3 percent. But a […]
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Freeport next stop for Maine popcorn purveyor
FREEPORT — Paul and Julie Roberts’ unique business will soon be popping up in Freeport. Coastal Maine Popcorn, which also has gourmet popcorn stores in Boothbay Harbor, Portland, and Rockland, is coming next month to 114 Main St., in the building previously occupied by Amato’s. “We kind of always wanted to come to Freeport,” Julie […]
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Portland officials form united front against racism
PORTLAND — An array of city officials last week condemned three recent, racially motivated incidents. In a May 7 press conference organized by City Councilor Justin Costa, city councilors, Mayor Michael Brennan, and School Board member Pious Ali said the city must remain open and welcoming to all. “As elected officials, it is important to be […]
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Cape Elizabeth panel: Gun club paperwork incomplete
CAPE ELIZABETH — The firing range committee has rejected the Spurwink Rod and Gun Club’s license application as incomplete. The committee on May 4 reviewed the Sawyer Road club’s application and found seven of the approximately 50 items missing or not explained in enough detail. The club now has until June 1 to fix the application […]
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Computer costs command attention at Scarborough budget forum
SCARBOROUGH — A proposal to provide computers to each high school student next year dominated discussion at Wednesday night’s Town Council budget forum. The final reading of the approximately $44 million fiscal 2016 school budget, which would be an increase of about 13 percent over current spending, is scheduled for May 20. The budget referendum is […]