HARPSWELL — Joyce “Jay” McCreight on Monday accepted the Democratic nomination to represent District 51 in the Maine House of Representatives. McCreight replaces Rep. Jeremy Saxton, D-Harpswell, who announced after running unopposed in last month’s primary that he would not seek re-election in November. McCreight was nominated at a party caucus of about 40 people at the […]
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Cape Elizabeth restaurants can add seats; Rudy's can serve alcohol
CAPE ELIZABETH — Restaurants in town now have the ability to serve more customers. The Town Council on Monday held a public hearing on the number of seats permitted in a restaurant in the Business A District. After no one from the public wished to comment, councilors amended the zoning ordinance and increased the number of […]
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Bath planners continue discussion about former hospital
BATH — The Planning Board on Tuesday tabled a request to develop 15 residential units at a former hospital at 9 Park St. The property – purchased more than a decade ago by the city as the Mid Coast Center for Higher Education, and sold to developer Robert Smith of Phippsburg for $799,000 last May – […]
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Marijuana legalization vote all but certain in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Marijuana legalization has moved a step closer to a referendum question on the city’s November ballot. Supporters of legal, recreational pot submitted more than 1,500 signatures from like-minded city residents to the city clerk on Monday, July 14, after holding a brief press conference outside City Hall. The clerk has 20 days to […]
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Scarborough road project to add crosswalk, islands
SCARBOROUGH — New traffic islands and a crosswalk will be installed at the intersection of Hannaford and Wentworth drives starting July 22. Construction in the area will last until Aug. 15, and is part of the new Wentworth School project to improve pedestrian access to the school and fields. City officials urged drivers to be aware […]
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Former Bath Iron Works chief to receive museum's top award
BATH — Bill Haggett, formerly president of Bath Iron Works and a former city councilor, is this year’s recipient of the Maine Maritime Museum Mariners Award. The Washington Street museum presents the award each year “to an individual or organization that has made extraordinary contributions to Maine’s maritime heritage and significantly impacted the state’s culture […]
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Interim job holder on short list of Brunswick manager candidates
BRUNSWICK — Interim Town Manager John Eldridge is one of six town manager applicants the Town Council intends to interview for the job. The six semifinalists were chosen from a field of 49 applicants, Council Chairman Benet Pols said Tuesday. Several of the “significant contenders” were among 17 applicants who submitted paperwork to the town at […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport council 'accepts' physical fitness initiative
FREEPORT — After facing issues over terminology at the Planning Board last month, the Freeport Active Living Plan was accepted Tuesday by the Town Council. The council, and members of the public, went back and forth on whether to “accept” or “receive” the document, which promotes physical fitness and was recommended by the Planning Board. Councilor […]
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Falmouth to study restrictions on plastic shopping bags
FALMOUTH — In response to requests from several residents, Falmouth is joining the ranks of towns considering limits on the use of plastic shopping bags. The Town Council on Monday referred the issue to the Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee, with a request that REAC submit recommendations by Jan. 1, 2015. “I think the idea […]
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Corrections
A July 9 Page 1 story, “City Council promises new tack after repealing buffer zone,” should have said Leslie Sneddon is a former Northeast executive director of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform. Also last week, the Page 1 story “Casco Bay Lines directors give themselves free rides,” should have said CBL directors will not receive […]