FALMOUTH — The Town Council Monday got an update on a new OceanView and natural gas tax increment financing district, which could capture up to $20 million in value. The proposed district is smaller than the proposal the council heard Feb. 17. The new proposal is a 311-acre district covering 62 miles of public streets […]
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Despite high-profile vacancies, Falmouth commercial space in short supply
FALMOUTH — From almost the moment a Portland sports pub’s expansion into town was proposed, opponents have said they have no problem with the restaurant, just the location. They have suggested there are vacant commercial buildings that would be better homes for Rivalries than a parking-challenged corner lot off Clearwater Drive, near the entrance to […]
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State audit accuses Portland of financial mismanagement
PORTLAND — Despite audit findings that the city General Assistance program violates state regulations in several ways, Mayor Michael Brennan on Monday defended its administration and operations. “I am confident the city has run GA in accordance with state law and with practices endorsed by this and previous administrations,” Brennan said in a City Council […]
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Mackworth Island access to be limited in March
FALMOUTH — The causeway to Mackworth Island will be closed for repairs on weekends throughout March, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The Maine Department of Transportation found the wooden bridge on the causeway was in need of repairs last year, and March weekends were chosen for the closings to minimize […]
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Portland's aging communications system an expensive, high priority
PORTLAND — While the existing city communications system is still “solid,” according to Police Chief Michael Sauschuck, the time has come for something new. “We know we have a system that has reached its end of life,” Sauschuck said Monday about the network that handles more than 66,000 emergency calls annually and communications between city […]
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Portland City Council not ready to roll on Uber rules
PORTLAND — City councilors are still navigating the road to regulation for rideshare companies like Uber. On Feb. 18, the City Council Transportation, Sustainability & Energy Committee heard testimony and considered a draft ordinance from City Corporation Counsel Danielle West-Chuhta to establish fees and regulations for drivers and companies. The changes would be part of […]
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Portland Polar Dip rescheduled to March 14
PORTLAND — The eighth annual Portland Polar Dip has been rescheduled to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at East End Beach. Registration for the dip begins at noon the same day. The annual event, which was postponed Feb. 21 because of ice in Casco Bay, is a fundraiser for Casco-based Camp Sunshine, where children with […]
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Maine Turnpike Authority plans Falmouth projects
FALMOUTH — The Maine Turnpike Authority will spend nearly $15 million on repairs and upgrades in the area beginning this year. The projects are all slated to begin either in the spring or summer, and have various timetables for completion. The MTA scheduled a public hearing on the projects for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 […]
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UPDATE: Driver charged after Downeaster passenger train collides with SUV at Yarmouth crossing
YARMOUTH — The driver of an SUV struck Monday afternoon by an Amtrak Downeaster passenger train is being charged with failure to stop at a railroad crossing. Katharine Estabrook, 34, of North Yarmouth, was the only person in the vehicle Monday at 12:32 p.m. when it was hit by the train at a North Road […]
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Portland performance: Artist, organist to draw out Kotzschmar notes
PORTLAND — Peter Krasinski may not be pulling out all the stops on the restored Kotzschmar organ next month at Merrill Auditorium, but he is looking forward to some musical fun. “I did give a concert here before the restoration. It is so satisfying to see the organ has kept its character, but it is […]