There are plenty of ways for people in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth to honor Earth Day this weekend. A sampling of planned events follows. South Portland The South Portland Land Trust is offering a number of programs this weekend. On Saturday, April 22, beginning at 9 a.m., people are invited to take part […]
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North Yarmouth Select Board candidate aims to end divisiveness
Kit Maloney and Karl Cyr are running for two seats on the Select Board in the June election.
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SAD 51 budget proposal up 7% over this year’s budget
The $47 million spending plan would raise the school portion of the Cumberland tax rate 4.6%.
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New Yarmouth cafe born out of love of a good cup of coffee
Owner Jo Miller has opened Cuppa Jo on Route 1 two years after learning how to roast her own beans.
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Volunteer bike mechanic gears up for new season of donations to asylum seekers
‘Miracle worker’ Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
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Greely student prepares to put her fashions on the runway
A Greely High School senior who has been studying with Portland-based designers will debut her creations at a fashion show next month to benefit the Best Buddies program.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth school budget’s tax increase less than expected at 6.3%
The proposed $34.2 million school budget includes an increase to $530,000 for facilities and a new ed tech position for the middle school.
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South Portland’s final budget proposal carries property tax increase of 4.2%
The combined municipal and school budget includes funding for Cottage Road improvements, a new fire truck and a number of new teaching positions.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Historic Westbrook house a museum in the making
The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.