SCARBOROUGH – Two recent rulings by the Scarborough Zoning Board of Appeals have landed the town in Cumberland County Superior Court. In both cases, abutters are trying to stop shore-side development projects, one near Scarborough Beach State Park and the other next to the historic Winslow Homer studio on Prouts Neck. John C. Bannon of […]
2011
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Lawsuits filed to block projects near Scarborough Beach, Winslow Homer studio
SCARBOROUGH – Two recent rulings by the Scarborough Zoning Board of Appeals have landed the town in Cumberland County Superior Court. In both cases, abutters are trying to stop shore-side development projects, one near Scarborough Beach State Park and the other next to the historic Winslow Homer studio on Prouts Neck. John C. Bannon of […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Pike foes threaten new court action
WESTBROOK – Opponents to the Spring Street quarry operated by Pike Industries Inc. say they will take the company to court for a second time, this time after losing an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. “That just proved the point that this property now has immunity,” Warren Knight, a member of the family […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Warren library still on market
WESTBROOK – It’s been 18 months since the former Warren Memorial Library went on the market as a newly refurbished office building, but in this economy, the lack of a buyer so far isn’t unusual, according to the building’s broker. “In today’s markets, it’s probably progressing at the same level as a lot of our […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Jones named Westbrook deputy chief
WESTBROOK – Wayne Jones is the Westbrook Fire Department’s new deputy fire chief, filling a permanent position that has been vacant for more than a year and a half. Jones, 50, is in his 27th year with the fire department, and has been promoted from the position of captain, which he held for the past […]
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Law muddies school funding figures
WESTBROOK – New legislation signed into law last week that could have a profound effect on how communities receive state funding for education might have only a minimal impact on Westbrook, according to one state official. The law, initially designated LD 1274 and now called Chapter 419, is titled, “An Act to Restore Equity in […]
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Fast-food chains to makekids’ menus healthier
Taking a cue from nutritionists, a group of 19 restaurant companies are pledging to offer more healthful menu options for children at a time when concern is growing over the role of fast food in childhood obesity.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
SAD 6 taps Buxton native as interim superintendent
BUXTON – With Suzanne Lukas departing last month to lead a school district Down East, the Bonny Eagle school district has hired an interim superintendent with a lengthy education record and strong local ties. Mark Eastman has led two Maine school districts for 25 years. He is contracted with School Administrative District 6 through the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
SAD 6 taps Buxton native as interim superintendent
BUXTON – With Suzanne Lukas departing last month to lead a school district Down East, the Bonny Eagle school district has hired an interim superintendent with a lengthy education record and strong local ties. Mark Eastman has led two Maine school districts for 25 years. He is contracted with School Administrative District 6 through the […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Mom in Two Lights fox attack: 'I feel let down that nobody warned us'
CAPE ELIZABETH – The South Portland mother of a 3-year-old boy who was attacked by a rabid fox in Cape Elizabeth’s Two Lights State Park last week is disputing the official version of events. Within hours of the July 7 incident, multiple media sources were quoting Department of Conservation spokeswoman Jeanne Curran, who said the […]