CAPE ELIZABETH — Robert Wallace “Bob” Smith, 86, died peacefully at Village Crossings on March 10 after a long illness. Born in Hanover, N.H. on July 28, 1923, he was the eldest of three sons of Robert Whitelaw and Mary Jane (Wallace) Smith. He grew up in White River Junction, Vt., in a neighborhood surrounded by […]
March 2010
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Scarborough budget 'conversation' starts with 4.5% tax hike
SCARBOROUGH — The town manager’s draft fiscal 2011 budget calls for an increase of just over $2.3 million to be raised from taxes, despite an overall budget decrease of 1.4 percent. The property tax rate would rise to $12.70 per $1,000 of assessed value, compared to the current $12.15, an increase of 4.5 percent. “This […]
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South Sports Roundup
SMCC hires new assistant baseball coach Southern Maine Community College has hired Jacob Kleckner as its new assistant baseball coach. Kleckner replaces Andy Wood, who is now coaching at St. Joseph’s College. SMCC names Athletes of the Month The SMCC Liberty Mutual Athletes of the Month are Coleman Findlay and Alisa Sweet. Findlay is a […]
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Southern edition winter sports teams enjoyed plenty of highlights
(Ed. Note: We recapped the basketball season in last week’s edition) Winter sports fans had plenty of options the past few months. There was ample drama on the ice, slopes, trails, track, mat and in the pool. Two local boys’ hockey teams made the playoffs. The Cheverus girls won the state title. Track, swimming, skiing […]
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Cape Elizabeth school chief hopes for additional state aid
CAPE ELIZABETH — Superintendent of Schools Alan Hawkins on March 15 told the School Board he does not expect to release a freeze on school supplies, but does expect to hear from the state about a possible $5 million in additional aid to schools. If the district receives additional school funding, Hawkins recommended it be placed […]
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Board overturns firefighter’s termination
WESTBROOK – Matt Lamontagne, who was fired in December, will get his job back. Westbrook firefighter Matt Lamontagne, who was fired by the city in December, will be reinstated to his position, based on a ruling by a state arbitration board. The Board of Arbitration and Conciliation this week overturned the city’s decision to fire […]
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Board overturns firefighter’s termination
WESTBROOK – Matt Lamontagne, who was fired in December, will get his job back. Westbrook firefighter Matt Lamontagne, who was fired by the city in December, will be reinstated to his position, based on a ruling by a state arbitration board. The Board of Arbitration and Conciliation this week overturned the city’s decision to fire […]
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South Portland budget proposal calls for tax hike
SOUTH PORTLAND–Spending is down by almost $1.9 million in the proposed new South Portland $67 million city budget, but taxes would increase by 1.26 percent. That’s because the city and the schools will receive less in revenue while grappling with higher expenses in the new fiscal year. City Manager James Gailey handed the proposed 2010-2011 […]
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South Portland budget proposal calls for tax hike
SOUTH PORTLAND–Spending is down by almost $1.9 million in the proposed new South Portland $67 million city budget, but taxes would increase by 1.26 percent. That’s because the city and the schools will receive less in revenue while grappling with higher expenses in the new fiscal year. City Manager James Gailey handed the proposed 2010-2011 […]
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Remembering Eve Cimmet: ‘The world would be a better place if there were more like her’
SCARBOROUGH–Eve Cimmet’s outlook on life was so positive that even cancer couldn’t shake it, according to her husband, Joe. Cimmet, 64, of Scarborough, well known for her involvement in community theater, Congregation Bet Ha’am, and a multitude of other civic endeavors, had been fighting ovarian cancer for more than two years, and her health was […]