Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 5/6 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 5/10 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 5/10 7 p.m. Town Council Thur. 5/13 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Thur. 5/13 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments and Appeals […]
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As summer approaches, more coastal Maine communities regulating short-term rentals
Meanwhile, the Legislature weighs competing bills on the practice, including one that would levy fees on such rentals and another that would would bar cities and towns from passing rules prohibiting them.
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L.L. Bean to add new stores, revert to 24-hour operation in Freeport
The company said it’s building on a strong financial year in which its revenues grew by 5%.
Posted inTimes Record
L.L.Bean in Freeport will resume traditional 24/7 operating hours
L.L.Bean announced Thursday that their Flagship store in Freeport will return to the 24-hour, seven days-a-week operating schedule on May 3. In March 2020, the retailer temporarily closed all of its stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first time the flagship store was closed for more than 24 hours. The flagship store […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Mother’s Day celebration and dining possibilities
The Royal River Grill House is offering three very interesting options for Mother’s “Day May 9: Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m. in either their stylish dining room or outside on the heated and covered patio, or a special takeout brunch for four to six people. The takeout meal includes crab […]
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport approves controversial restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb
Councilor Chip Lawrence, dissenting, said the town’s new ordinance was “too restrictive.”
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: April 29-May 6
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 5/4 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 5/5 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 5/5 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Falmouth Town council meetings are on Falmouth Community TV Channel 1301 or the online stream. See falmouthme.org for Zoom […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine coastal residents want law to curb airboat noise
Airboats, used by clammers who make their living on the mudflats, have drawn the ire of residents due to the noise they generate.
Posted inTimes Record
In photos: Breweries of the Midcoast
Craft beer is a staple element of Maine’s culture, and the Midcoast region is no exception. According to the Maine Brewers Guild, a nonprofit that promotes Maine’s beer industry, as of early 2020 there are around 155 active breweries in the state.
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People & Business: April 21
Bath honors emergency management personnel The city of Bath formally recognized individual officers and its entire police and fire and rescue departments last month. Officer Devin Hook, Officer Ryan Kaake and Sgt. Daniel Couture received the Superior Performance Commendation bar, according to City Manager Peter H. Owen in a prepared release, and Sgt. Nathan Gould, […]