YARMOUTH — The Town Council has formed an economic development advisory board to assist the town’s new economic development director. Councilors on April 16 approved the board and appointed six members. They will work with Denise Clavette, who was hired in February as the town’s first economic development director. “It was considered important to establish, […]
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Camden publisher to buy Portland Press Herald, sister papers
PORTLAND — Mid-coast businessman Reade Brower has reached a deal to purchase MaineToday Media, the newspaper group that owns the Portland Press Herald, the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal and the Morning Sentinel. A memo sent to MaineToday Media staff late Tuesday confirmed financier S. Donald Sussman, husband of Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, […]
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Yarmouth candidates running unopposed
YARMOUTH — David Ray and Susan Stover are not seeking re-election to the School Committee in the upcoming June election. Nomination papers were due April 24 for two seats on Town Council, three seats on the School Committee, and one seat on the Water District Board of Trustees. Barring write-in campaigns, all the elections will […]
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Regional School Unit 1 board to vote on budget
BATH — The proposed budget for Regional School Unit 1 goes to a Board of Directors vote Monday, May 4, before being put in the hands of voters. The budget has remained unchanged after public hearings held April 6 and 27. Public support was expressed at both meetings for Phippsburg’s band program to be increased […]
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Freeport task force hopes to complete streets
FREEPORT — To make streets safe and accessible for various modes of transportation, the Freeport Active Living Task Force is working on developing “complete streets.” Complete streets accommodate vehicles like cars and buses, as well as pedestrians, bicyclists, and those going to and from train stations and bus stops. The task force planned a public […]
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North Yarmouth, Cumberland have 1 contested election
NORTH YARMOUTH — A two-way race for an open seat on the Board of Selectmen is the town’s only contest in the upcoming June election. In Cumberland, meanwhile, there is no competition for any elected town office. Harold Stoddard of Smithwood Drive and Keith Thompson of Bryn Lane are vying for the three-year seat on […]
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3 candidates for Falmouth council; Mahoney opts out
FALMOUTH — Three candidates will be on the ballot for two Town Council seats in the June 9 town election. Barring any write-in candidates, there will be two uncontested School Board races. The deadline for filing nomination papers was 5 p.m. Monday. Council Chairwoman Karen Farber is seeking her second term, and Councilor Sean Mahoney […]
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Planned Parenthood in Portland: 50 years of giving care, taking criticism
PORTLAND — Planned Parenthood of Northern New England celebrates its 50th anniversary this week with an emphasis on providing health and reproductive care in a nonjudgmental fashion. “When you look at women and women’s health-care needs, this is a basic part of their lives,” PPNNE spokeswoman Nicole Clegg said April 23. The celebration is capped […]
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Casco Bay study links ocean acidity, shellfish decline
PORTLAND — A study released Tuesday finds a link between high levels of ocean water acidity and declining soft-shell clam populations in Casco Bay. The finding adds another piece to the puzzle of shellfish decline in the region, and suggests people can help limit the damage without even going near the water. Landings of soft-shell clams […]
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Falmouth will study impact of Portland bag rules with eye toward 2016
FALMOUTH — Just weeks after Portland regulated single-use, disposable shopping bags, the Town Council’s ordinance committee Monday night recommended waiting and watching what happens in the city before deciding on a town policy. The council also unanimously approved the fiscal year 2016 municipal and School Department budgets. Councilor Caleb Hemphill, a member of the ordinance […]