FREEPORT — Fire Chief Darrel Fournier this week said he resigned from a second job for medical reasons, and denied the job put him in a conflict of interest with his town position. He said he will take a leave of absence as fire chief, for the same reasons. In addition to being fire chief, […]

FALMOUTH — The Tidewater Homeowner’s Association has registered official opposition with the town to a two-story restaurant and bar proposed for Hat Trick Drive near the entrance to the development. The opposition, which is public record, totals 12 pages and includes a letter to the Town Council, supporting documents, and a survey of Tidewater Village […]

FALMOUTH — The School Board and administrators had preliminary discussions on the challenges of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year at Monday night’s workshop, with enrollment, charter schools and technology identified as three of the biggest issues. Finance Director Dan O’Shea said some classes saw enrollment increases this school year that were higher than […]

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — An emergency communication tower is being constructed on the island after years of obstructed signals. Town Administrator Eric Dyer said a 120-foot tower, base and antenna, will be built in front of the Fire and Rescue Department. He said it should be done this winter, or by spring at the latest, at […]

FREEPORT — The town has hired a new finance director following the resignation of Abbe Yacoben. Jessica Maloy, who has been the finance director in Lisbon for the past five years, will start in Freeport on Jan. 20. Yacoben, who had been finance director since March 2009, accepted a position as director of finance and […]

CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors heard reports on two major projects – an artificial turf field and performing arts center – at a workshop Monday. The 100,000-square-foot turf field, which would be laid on Greely High School’s varsity playing field, could cost nearly $1.6 million and be complete this fall. A […]