FREEPORT — Maine Clammers Association President Chad Coffin was issued a summons this week for harvesting undersized quahogs. Coffin, 42, of Litchfield Road, was allegedly seen digging near Wolfes Neck Woods State Park by Marine Warden Tom Kay around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. When Kay approached Coffin and inspected his catch, he found […]
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RSU 5 hires pair of veteran school administrators
FREEPORT — Regional School Unit 5 directors on Monday announced superintendent responsibilities next year will be shared by two part-time administrators while Freeport’s potential withdrawal plays out. On July 1, William Michaud, who is currently serving as interim superintendent of the Yarmouth School Department, will become interim superintendent in RSU 5, working roughly Monday mornings through […]
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Falmouth council OKs hockey rink, Town Hall improvements
FALMOUTH — Hat Trick Drive scored its third skating facility on May 28, when the Town Council unanimously approved Casco Bay Hockey Association’s plan to build a $1.3 million open-air, pavilion-style hockey rink. The rink will be built on the site of a defunct, town-owned outdoor rink and adjacent to Falmouth Family Ice’s indoor and […]
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Falmouth library fundraising study comes up short
FALMOUTH — The scale of a proposed expansion of Falmouth Memorial Library might soon be reduced. According to a recent feasibility study, the library could potentially raise $2.5 million toward expansion, about half of what’s needed for its current $5 million design. An overview of the study was presented to the Town Council on May […]
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State buys property to expand Portland container terminal
PORTLAND — Expansion of the International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street could begin this summer after the state purchased adjacent land and rail lines. Maine Department of Transportation spokesman Ted Talbot confirmed Monday the department finalized the purchase of about 15 acres from Pan Am Railways. Talbot did not have information on the purchase price, […]
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North Yarmouth seeks input on planning
NORTH YARMOUTH — The town will host a brainstorming session on its future direction on Wednesday, June 11. The 6:30 p.m. meeting, to be held at the Town Office meeting room, follows one held last October, where residents weighed in about the future of North Yarmouth following the fire that destroyed Wescustogo Hall. The Board […]
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With parks referendum looming, Portland City Council rezones urban squares
PORTLAND — In a 50-minute meeting Monday that set an ambitious agenda for June 16, City Councilors approved rezoning 10 urban squares and parks to prevent additional development or sale. By a unanimous vote, Bramhall, Boothby, Congress, Longfellow and Monument squares, along with Lobsterman Plaza and Bell Buoy, Lincoln, Post Office and Tommy’s parks were […]
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Portland schools plan new, phased-in graduation requirements
PORTLAND — The long road to high school graduation may soon get a few new twists and turns. A proposed “proficiency-based” graduation policy is the subject of two School Board public hearings. The first hearing was expected Tuesday, June 3. The second hearing is scheduled for June 10 at 6 p.m. in Room 250 of […]
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Special Brunswick bus election stop planned
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Explorer bus service will add a special stop at the polls at Brunswick Junior High School during the primary election on Tuesday, June 10. The service was requested by the League of Women Voters for people who may not have transportation to the polls. The bus will stop at the polling […]
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Brunswick shelter finds homes for 100 pets
BRUNSWICK — Coastal Humane Society met its goal of finding homes for 100 animals during a “Midnight Madness” event Sunday, June 1. The shelter opened its Range Road and Pleasant Street buildings at 12:01 a.m. to adopters, some of whom had been waiting in line for hours while being entertained by Coastal Humane volunteers. By […]