PORTLAND — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments last week on the citizen initiative designed to protect public parcels of land. But city Corporation Counsel Danielle West-Chuhta said she is uncertain if a decision will be announced in time to keep the question off the June 10 ballot. The court, with Justice Jon Levy […]
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New zoning not among Cumberland Comp Plan updates
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved updates to the Comprehensive Plan, while establishing a new group to continue the review of other, more controversial zoning proposals. The panel also supported conduit financing and payment in lieu of taxes arrangements with the Friends School of Portland, which is building a new headquarters in […]
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Falmouth gallery in search of new artists
FALMOUTH — A local art gallery is looking for new and emerging artists to help celebrate its 10th anniversary. Elizabeth Moss Galleries, at the Falmouth Shopping Center, 251 U.S. Route 1, is holding a contest for new artists. Two winners will be featured in a gallery exhibition this summer and in a half-page advertisement in […]
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Infrastructure work to begin at Thompson's Point in Portland
PORTLAND — Chris Thompson brought more than golden shovels to the party Friday. He also brought the beer. The shovels were for the ceremonial groundbreaking for $3.8 million of infrastructure needed to connect the city to the $110 million mixed-use Forefront at Thompson’s Point along the Fore River. The beer was for city Economic Development […]
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For a change, Yarmouth tax rate may go down
YARMOUTH — Residents could see the property tax rate decrease by about 1.5 percent in fiscal 2015, the first property tax reduction in decades. But for many residents, those savings will be at least partially offset by the enactment in recent months of sewer and transfer station fees. At a special meeting and public hearing on April […]
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Mills to step down as Bowdoin College president in 2015
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College President Barry Mills announced Monday that he will step down in June 2015. Mills, 63, has served as president of the college for 13 years. In an email to the Bowdoin community, he wrote that he does not plan to retire but “will seek another ‘professional challenge.’” “Anyone who knows me […]
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North Yarmouth voters OK larger-than-proposed budget
NORTH YARMOUTH — Although the Board of Selectmen proposed a town budget that would have reduced municipal taxes by 5.5 percent, Town Meeting on April 12 approved changes that will instead raise taxes 2.8 percent. Selectmen recommended a fiscal 2015 budget of $2.41 million, while the Budget Committee called for spending $2.48 million. Voters, who […]
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Dog really is his co-pilot
John Boulanger, of Boulanger’s Earthworks, drives a mini sweeper through the Falmouth Inn parking lot last week on U.S. Route 1 while his dog Jessica rides on the hood. “She’s my mascot,” Boulanger said of the 6-year-old springer spaniel who has been riding in this manner since she was a puppy. “She keeps me going.”
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Falmouth council stands by decision to outsource assessing
FALMOUTH — The Town Council’s decision to outsource its assessing services to the county will stand. That was the outcome of a closed-door council meeting April 10 with the town’s attorney, according council Chairwoman Teresa Pierce. “The vote will stand,” Pierce said after the executive session. “We’re not changing anything we did.” The private meeting […]
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Planning begins for Yarmouthpalooza
YARMOUTH — Organizers of an all-day music festival scheduled for Sept. 6 in Royal River Park are seeking volunteers, food and retail vendors, and musicians in a variety of genres. “There’s so much hidden talent in our community, and we wanted a forum to showcase it,” said Tim Winchester, who is organizing the first Yarmouthpalooza […]