WESTBROOK – Colleen Hilton knew that if she became mayor of Westbrook, she would implement some drastic changes. She promised a new way of doing business at her inauguration one year ago, and said this week she has seen positive returns on her decisions thus far. “I think people were shocked,” she said, reflecting on […]
2011
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
At-risk kids given chance to change
WESTBROOk – It is a few minutes into the start of class and John Morgan still has not captured the attention of his students, so he grabs a nearby marble-filled jar and removes a few marbles from it. That has some impact as the students start to settle down. No marbles in the jar at […]
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Jackson Lab explores new locations for research center
The Maine-based laboratory says it will work with Florida’s new governor, Rick Scott, to move forward.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Charlie Beiggs, a Windham institution, may close
WINDHAM – If the owner of Charlie Beiggs doesn’t receive an offer on his restaurant by Jan. 23, the mainstay of the North Windham dining scene will close. Tony Barner, along with his wife, Clare Amrhein, bought the restaurant in December 2007 just as the economy started its downward turn. As a result, three years […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
After layoffs, Fairchild Semiconductor vows future investment in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Fairchild Semiconductor said in a press release that it does not intend to close its operations in Maine. The announcement came on the heals of last week’s news that the computer chip manufacturer will lay off 120 of its 800-person South Portland workforce over the next nine months. The company said in […]
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Downtown parking ban starts at 10 tonight
The yellow zone parking ban will allow city crews to remove snow.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
$1.4M in federal funds boost nutrition programs in Lakes Region
WINDHAM – If watching what you eat is one of your New Year’s resolutions, then a new program that directs federal stimulus dollars to the Lakes Region may just be your cup of ginseng. The Maine Center for Disease Control last year was awarded $4.4 million in funding from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment […]
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$1.4M in federal funds boost nutrition programs in Lakes Region
WINDHAM – If watching what you eat is one of your New Year’s resolutions, then a new program that directs federal stimulus dollars to the Lakes Region may just be your cup of ginseng. The Maine Center for Disease Control last year was awarded $4.4 million in funding from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Revitalization Committee, and other Raymond news
Holmquist seeking ‘Raymond revitalization’ Longtime Raymond resident Wayne Holmquist is searching for community members to join his newly formed Raymond Revitalization Committee. “I’m looking for a number of volunteers for this committee,” said Holmquist. “Anyone who wants to see our town grow and get better is welcome to join.” The Revitalization Committee is not a […]
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South Portland City Council: Property tax relief for the elderly needs more work
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday reviewed a proposal to lower the taxes of the city’s longtime, elderly homeowners. But with two councilors absent, the proposal was sent back to staff to be tweaked, and will be reviewed again at a future workshop. The idea first came forward last year in response to […]