The fair celebrates its 168th year next week, with events scheduled Aug. 9-14.
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Bath receives $4 million grant to upgrade sewer system
The work will include upgrading the pump system in the city’s largest drainage area and improving capacity.
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Locker Project moving its base to South Portland
The new space has cold storage space, something the busy organization has been looking for as it serves food-insecure children and their families throughout Cumberland County.
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Five more artistic bus shelters to be installed in Portland
Five new bus shelter designs will be installed next month in Portland, adding to the nine artistic bus shelters already in place along METRO routes. Selected artists for Phase II include the team of Zenab Bastawala and Karen Merritt, Titi de Baccarat, Jocelyn Lee, Ben Potter and Carter Shappy. Their final drawings and designs will […]
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Cape Elizabeth school project’s resulting tax increase raises concerns
The $126.5 million project would result in a yearly property tax increase of $2,072 for the owner of a home assessed at $400,000.
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Developers: Successful housing for disabled at The Downs depends on growth cap exemption
Developers say the project could only thrive if The Downs gets an exemption from Scarborough’s building permit cap, although housing for the disabled is already exempt.
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Cooking at the Cove: Summertime sizzle and ice
I hope you will imbibe at least one Knickerbocker Glory this summer – a fruity sundae traditionally made with red and white ingredients, although sometimes something blue is added. It’s important that it be served in a tall glass with a long spoon and that the elements be layered, whether it be in an elegant […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Scarborough veteran’s wife earns VA certification as caregiver
Sally Nason of Scarborough is the first member of Vet to Vet Maine to receive the certification, which compensates her for some of her time.
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Scarborough library expansion poised for November ballot
The Town Council will decide next month whether to send a bond of up to $13 million for the project to voters in the fall.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell Community Band conductor enjoying first season
John Morneau, conductor of the Bowdoin Concert Band for 43 years, says he hopes to increase the number of the band’s concerts in coming years.