PORTLAND — Area health-care professionals are offering free skin and oral cancer screenings for people who are uninsured or under-insured, Maine Medical Center Pierter announced in a press release. “Screenings for skin will include a thorough visual exam from a qualified health professional who will provide useful prevention tips,” spokeswoman Susan Pierter said. Screenings will […]
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Former Portland cop convicted of theft
PORTLAND — A former city police officer will spend 60 days in jail and has repaid funds he stole from a friend. Bruce Chase, 63, was sentenced Friday, May 1, on charges of Class B theft and Class D misuse of entrusted property, Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson announced. He was also sentenced to […]
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North Yarmouth expands taxation to residents' personal property
NORTH YARMOUTH — The town is now taxing some big-ticket personal property items owned by residents. While business property has been subject to tax assessment, this is the first time in recent years that the town has asked residents to declare high-value personal property. Property must be declared if it was purchased between April 1, […]
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'Sundays on the Boulevard' returns in Portland this weekend
PORTLAND — A portion of Baxter Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic Sunday, May 3, when “Sundays on the Boulevard” returns for a second season. City Hall spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said in a press release the street will be open only for pedestrians, joggers, roller-bladers, skateboarders and bicyclists between Vannah Street and Payson Park […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick bids farewell to Barry and Karen Mills
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association honored departing Bowdoin College President Barry Mills, and his wife, Karen Mills, Thursday with a breakfast and community tribute at the Brunswick Hotel and Tavern. The Mills moved to Brunswick in 2001, and their 14-year engagement with the town was lauded by several speakers. “Their three boys went to school […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth teens phone in their charitable work
CAPE ELIZABETH — Most people don’t use flip-phones anymore. Two Cape Elizabeth High School students have learned, though, that this doesn’t mean people still don’t have them. Freshman Christie Gillies and junior Marcus Donnelly have collected a variety of almost 80 old cell phones, ranging from chunky Nokias to Motorola Razors to early-generation iPhones. Using […]
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South Portland neighborhood adds flower, tattoo shops
SOUTH PORTLAND — Knightville is experiencing another wave of new businesses, most of which are slated to open this spring and summer. Black Hen Studio, a fine-art tattoo shop and gallery at 79 Ocean St., and the Ampersand Elements design studio and flower market at 81 Ocean St., will officially open their doors with an open […]
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South Portland elevated walkway: A bridge too costly?
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city will weigh the feasibility and cost of constructing a pedestrian bridge over the intersection of the Casco Bay Bridge, Waterman Drive and Broadway. Drafting of the Mill Creek Master Plan, which aims to resuscitate the neighborhood aesthetically and environmentally, and to reconfigure zoning to attract new business, reopened the case for […]
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Scarborough budget forum brings out skeptics
SCARBOROUGH — Residents grilled officials about town spending Wednesday night at a public forum on the proposed fiscal 2016 budget. Many of the questions from the approximately 75 people at the meeting at Scarborough High School took on an accusatory tone, with inquiries about the salaries of city and School Department staff, teacher raises, and the […]
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Cape Elizabeth council cuts school budget proposal
CAPE ELIZABETH — In a rare exercise of their veto authority, town councilors on Monday rejected the budget proposed by the School Board and reduced it by more than $110,000. The Town Council finance committee, comprised of the entire council, said it wants no spending increase in fiscal 2016. “I understand how important the schools […]