In fact, the 2.5-acre site on outer Congress will be home to a new Jewish Community Alliance campus.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell looking to join regional solar energy program
HARPSWELL — More Mid-Coast towns are trying to soak up the sun’s energy. Following similar programs in Brunswick and Freeport, the Mid Coast Economic Development District, a regional community development organization, is hoping to bring discounted residential and commercial solar energy purchases to 20 coastal towns. Bill Najpauer, who is the director of planning and development […]
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Cumberland to launch tax-break program for seniors
CUMBERLAND — Some residents 67 and older can expect Christmas to come a bit early next year, in the form of a new property tax assistance program. The Town Council on Dec. 14 unanimously approved the launch of a town-based tax-assistance program. A poll of residents by the town’s Aging in Place Committee showed that […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland homeless woman hopes to reap gain from ‘Bitter Harvest’
PORTLAND — She’s homeless, marginally employed and living in a city more than 1,400 miles from her hometown. And Ashley Rebel, 32, is enjoying life. “I am enjoying the freedom of being in a situation with less stress. I am enjoying not being at risk,” she said Dec. 18 as she discussed her self-published autobiography, “Bitter […]
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Grand jury declines to indict Cleveland officer in fatal shooting of 12-year-old
The white officer, Timothy Loehmann, won’t face charges in the killing last year of Tamir Rice, which the prosecutor calls a ‘perfect storm of human error.’
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State to hire Florida company to operate, maintain Casco Bay Bridge
The Maine Department of Transportation says FDI Services Inc. will consider hiring from among the nine state employees who now operate the bridge.
Posted inMaine, News
Yacht built in East Boothbay wins prestigious 628-mile Australian race
The monohull Comanche and its crew conquer difficult conditions to finish first.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham gets funding for survey of senior citizens
TOPSHAM — Aided by nearly $5,000 in grant funding, the town plans to launch a survey to learn how it can better serve its oldest residents. The town received confirmation recently that its request for a more than $4,700 “Age Friendly Community” grant from the American Association of Retired Persons had been approved. In the […]
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Top Syrian rebel commander’s assassination deals blow to insurgents
The killing of Zahran Alloush is a boost to government forces who have been bolstered by the Russian military intervention.
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New hotel opens on Route 1 in Bath
BATH — The new Residence Inn by Marriott truly aims to live up to its name. The 139 Richardson St. hotel opened Dec. 4 along Route 1, and has so far been “great, very positive,” General Manager Kenzie Maloney said in an interview Dec. 23. “People are excited.” The 86-suite Residence Inn is owned and was developed […]