Brothers Adam Lane, left, and Will Lane, of North Yarmouth, climb on a cannon Saturday, Sept. 20, during the Fort Allen Park Bicentennial Celebration on the Eastern Promenade in Portland while Chandler’s Band plays in the gazebo. Their father, John Lane, said he used to climb on the cannon when he was a child and […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Traffic delays likely on Route 1 between Portland, Falmouth
PORTLAND — Drivers on U.S Route 1 between Portland and Falmouth should expect delays all next week, starting Monday, Sept. 22, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Traffic on the new Martin’s Point Bridge will be restricted to one alternating lane while CPM Constructors installs drainage and backfill at the southwest side of the Veranda Street […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Retirement community's growth plan gets chilly reception in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — A plan to expand the Piper Shores retirement community met strong opposition from town officials Wednesday night. In a joint workshop with the Town Council and Planning Board at the Municipal Building, five representatives from Piper Shores presented an application to amend their current contract zone for two possible phases of expansion onto conserved […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by Verizon Wireless
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town is asking a federal judge to dismiss part of a lawsuit brought by Verizon Wireless after the company was denied permission to construct a cellular tower on an existing water tower. Verizon wanted to build the cell tower on the tower in Shore Acres, but was opposed by some residents […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough promises thorough vetting of armory plan
SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council gave procedural approval Wednesday night to preliminary plans for the Maine Army National Guard to build a $17.5 million armory along the Saco border off U.S. Route 1. Councilors moved a contract zoning application to construct the new readiness center and vehicle maintenance shop past the first step in what they said […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Facing backlash, Brunswick zoning panel adds more hearings
BRUNSWICK — The committee writing the town’s new zoning ordinance will hold additional public hearings in response to criticism from residents who are unhappy with the way the process has been handled. Dozens of residents turned out for two meetings in the past week to gather input from property owners who live downtown and along […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Tenants told to leave building Brunswick says is unsafe; landlord disputes Fire Department charges
BRUNSWICK — Several Dunning Street residents were left homeless Wednesday when the Fire Department declared their apartment building unsafe for occupancy. The building’s owner, however, disputed that the code violations cited by the department required an evacuation, and suggested his property is being singled out for enforcement. Public safety officials issued the evacuation order for the […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Parlez-vous Francais? Cape Elizabeth 1st-graders do
CAPE ELIZABETH — In an attempt to create global citizens and increase proficiency, Pond Cove Elementary School is now offering world language classes to first-graders. Prior to this school year, the school offered language classes to students in second grade and above. Now, first-graders are learning French. Next year’s first grade class will learn Spanish, and […]
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Brunswick council weighs fire station upgrades
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council is considering improvements to the heating and ventilation systems in Emerson fire station on Bath Road. The discussion follows following the recommendations of a engineering firm assigned to look into issues with room temperatures reported by members of the fire department. A June 2014 report by the Wright-Pierce firm identified […]
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LePage leads off candidate forums run by Cape Elizabeth High School students
CAPE ELIZABETH — Students in the high school’s advanced placement U.S. government class will not only be hosting this year’s local candidate nights, but will also be moderating discussions with the three gubernatorial candidates. The class of seniors will be setting up and leading discussions with candidates in forums open to juniors and seniors throughout […]