Maine Gov. Paul LePage will be in Westbrook on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to discuss his tax cut plan, which he says will provide a $300 million reduction in the tax burden for Maine families and small businesses. The cornerstone of LePage’s budget is his tax proposal, which he says modernizes Maine’s tax code, lowers top […]
February 2015
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Jordan launches airstrikes as its citizens seek destruction of Islamic State
The terrorists’ immolation of Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh has Jordanians calling for revenge, and support from U.S. ground troops.
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Scarborough council gives initial OK to preservation measures
SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday approved a first reading of zoning amendments to preserve 48 historic structures in town. To provide incentives for building owners to seek historic preservation, the amendments are reward-based in the form of a residential density credit. Councilors also received formal notification that construction of the new Wentworth School came […]
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Cape Elizabeth cell tower dispute to stay in federal court
CAPE ELIZABETH — The lawsuit between Verizon Wireless and the town over the company’s desire to put a cell tower in Shore Acres will be heard in federal court. Verizon’s lawyer, Scott Anderson of Verrill Dana in Portland, said the U.S. District Court denied Cape Elizabeth’s argument that the federal court shouldn’t review the case […]
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Cape Elizabeth finds Georgia contractor to evaluate safety at gun club
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town has found someone to complete a safety evaluation of the Spurwink Rod and Gun Club, although it may take some time before a report is ready. Sgt. Paul Fenton on Wednesday told the firing range committee the town has found a Georgia contractor willing to do the evaluation. The town […]
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Three deaths in Portland linked to snow removal
The three residents succumbed in the past 10 days, as officials warn people of overexertion.
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Fire at Marden’s in Scarborough is quickly extinguished
Snow collects in the intake of the heating and air conditioning unit, causing the unit to heat up and sparking a fire.
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Cape Elizabeth school library now a 'learning commons'
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Middle School library has been redeveloped and transformed from a traditional, quiet library into a modern “learning commons.” Library staff spoke with the School Board Jan. 13 to present the progress that has been made with the updated library system, especially at the middle school. Renovations to the middle school […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bath council mulls Portland developer's $150K bid for Huse School
BATH — A Portland-based developer on Wednesday formally proposed purchasing the John E.L. Huse Memorial School for $150,000, or $25,000 less than the city has been asking. The Szanton Co., which presented its plan to the community at a Jan. 15 meeting, wants to convert the 39 Andrews Road building to mixed-income rental housing. The […]
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U.S. productivity fell in fourth quarter 2014
Labor costs also increased, slowing overall output.