The federal Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $419,557 in federal grant funding to the State Veterans Home in Scarborough. The grant will help cover renovation costs for the facility’s heating and air conditioning systems, rooms, and windows. “Maine’s veterans deserve nothing but the highest quality of care, and providing outstanding rehabilitative facilities is central […]
September 2013
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SEDCO announces ‘Outstanding Businesses’
The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation has named four local recipients of its 2013 Outstanding Business Awards, to be handed out at the group’s 28th annual meeting, to be held Oct. 8 at the Black Point Inn. Honored this year are: Horizon Solutions for “Project of the Year;” Ron Forest & Sons Fence Company as “Outstanding […]
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Town might save some dog days
SCARBOROUGH – While continuing to allow dogs to run off leash on Scarborough beaches during the summer appears to be off the table, Town Manager Tom Hall says an accord may be reached with federal wildlife officials that will buy dog lovers a few extra days. Under the ordinance now in place, the only time […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
A city divided
SOUTH PORTLAND – At dueling press conferences this week, groups who have made it their business to influence public opinion on a comprehensive zoning change aimed at binding “big oil” in South Portland took a new tack, arguing its impact on small businesses in the area. How the local economy might be affected depends entirely […]
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Tri-Town Weekly calendar – 9/25
Upcoming events Durham codes enforcement officer, available Wednesday, Sept. 25, 25-7 p.m., Durham Town Office. Fall in the Forest, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465. MTI De-mystified, a program on […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Durham News – 9/25
Office hours The Town Office in Durham hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday closed and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-2561. The Town Office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, for Columbus Day. Meetings Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Oct. 8 and 22, at 6: 30 p.m., at […]
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Durham News – 9/25
Office hours The Town Office in Durham hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday closed and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-2561. The Town Office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, for Columbus Day. Meetings Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Oct. 8 and 22, at 6: 30 p.m., at […]
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LETTERS: Wait for better ideas
The RSU is going to try to get their way in the November election. What is it that they didn’t understand by the votes that were cast in June? The addition and fields were voted down, and they don’t like it. We are told that a phone poll was taken of residents, but how many […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Keeping results as expected
Ask some people and they’ll tell you that Maine has a strong two-party system. Ask other people the same question and they’ll say, “Very funny.” The funny thing is, there are things about Maine politics that are pretty funny. Years ago, Maine was one of the most Republican states in the nation. When Maine used […]
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Q&A with Dewitt Kimball
Energy-efficiency expert DeWitt Kimball incorporates the training from each of his certifications with more than 20 years of field work in his analysis of buildings. Through his Brunswick-based business, Complete Home Evaluations, he helps homeowners looking to save money on heating bills. Dewitt will be bringing his knowledge to Freeport’s Energy Fair on Oct. 2. […]