CUMBERLAND — A proposed Comprehensive Plan update, criticized by some residents who are concerned about the impact on the town’s “rural lifestyle,” could go to a Town Council vote Jan. 27. The panel and public weighed in on the matter for about two hours Monday, six days after the Planning Board tabled consideration of the […]
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Topsham education alliance hires Brunswick man as director
TOPSHAM — After three years with Maine Aububon, Matt Dubel of Brunswick is the Cathance River Education Alliance’s new executive director. Dubel, who joined the organization in mid-October, replaced Ron Hall. Dubel, 41, has worked in education for 18 years and was director of the Fields Pond Aububon Center from 2010-2013. He is a former […]
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Yarmouth council OKs sewer fees, minus details
YARMOUTH — Sewer fees are coming to Yarmouth, although some of the details still need to be worked out. The Town Council on Dec. 19 voted 6-1 to adopt the fees and gave itself until Feb. 20, 2014, to establish the rate structure, metering, billing and measurements, as well as subordinate policy considerations. Councilor David […]
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Topsham begins year-long 250th anniversary on New Year's Eve
TOPSHAM — The town’s year-long 250th birthday celebration starts with a New Year’s Eve bonfire at the Topsham Fairgrounds. Music and sleigh rides will begin at 8 p.m., with fireworks to follow at 9 p.m. Hot cocoa will be served at the gathering, in front of the Exhibition Hall. Two products are also being sold […]
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Brunswick Town Manager Gary Brown resigns; council seeks 'new direction'
BRUNSWICK — Less than two months after two new city councilors were elected to the nine-member body, the Town Council on Monday unanimously accepted the resignation of Town Manager Gary Brown, effective on or before March 31, 2014. In a prepared statement released after the meeting, council Chairwoman Suzan Wilson said Brown’s resignation results from […]
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Jury awards $10K damages in Brunswick ‘Inn’ name lawsuit
BRUNSWICK — A jury on Dec. 18 awarded The Brunswick Inn owner Eileen Horner $10,000 after determining that the Inn at Brunswick Station’s name infringed on her trademark. Whether The Inn at Brunswick Station must change its name will be determined by U.S. District Court Justice Nancy Torresen in January. Horner sued The Inn at […]
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Portland landlord sues over DHHS move to South Portland
PORTLAND — A Cumberland County Superior Court justice is being asked to require the state to conduct a formal appeal of bids for a new state office complex, now slated for construction on Jetport Drive in South Portland. Lawyers for developer Tom Toye of Cape Elizabeth, who owns Bayside buildings that were rejected by the […]
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Boffa bows out: Seminal Maine musician bids goodbye to big-band command
FALMOUTH — One of Maine’s most prolific popular musicians is taking a final bow. Tony Boffa, a 63-year-old band leader and former music educator, is stepping down from his flagship nine-piece show-dance band, a Maine institution that has lit up weddings, corporate functions and private events for more than 30 years. “I look in the mirror […]
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Land trust easement bars development on island off Chebeague
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — In the 72 years since the Rutter family purchased Ministerial Island, dozens of parties have inquired about purchasing the 17-acre property in hopes of building vacation homes and spurring other development. Now they can stop asking. The island’s owners on Dec. 12 donated a conservation easement to the Chebeague and Cumberland Land […]
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Seeing the forest for the trees: Falmouth clear-cut aims to bring back bunnies, bio-diversity
FALMOUTH — The air was so cold, the snow squeaked beneath Robert Shafto’s boots as he walked through the forest. It was late afternoon and the low sun shone beneath the pine canopy, casting long shadows across the trail. When Shafto reached an open field, he paused at the treeline and looked back toward the […]