The offices’ move off Portland’s peninsula has drawn objections, but state officials say Maine taxpayers will save $23 million over the 30-year lease.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland youth program gets funding for drug awareness campaign
PORTLAND — The YES! program, a nonprofit program that uses basketball to provide a positive environment for youth in southern Maine, was awarded an $8,000 Healthy Living Grant from the Chicago-based American Medical Association Foundation. YES!, an Amateur Athletic Union program whose mission is to build student self esteem and confidence, create learning opportunities, and […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth hires NY firm for economic development plan
FALMOUTH — The town has hired a New York consulting firm to create a first-of-its-kind economic development plan to present to the Town Council in May. Camoin Associates of Saratoga Springs, New York, will work with the Falmouth Economic Improvement Committee and Brunswick-based Innovation Policy Works to create the plan. Camoin will be paid $40,000. Theo […]
Posted inBusiness, News
FairPoint contract negotiations continue for second day
The company and two unions are under a gag order as they meet in Washington, D.C.
Posted inNation & World, News
N.H. man charged with kidnap, rape of teen waives early hearings
Prosecutors say Nathaniel Kibby, 34, kidnapped a 14-year-old in Conway and kept her in a storage unit for nine months.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Iconic Harpswell restaurant's market price: $1.79M
HARPSWELL — The waterfront Cook’s Lobster House on Bailey Island is on the market for $1.79 million. The iconic Maine restaurant that has been operated by the same family since opening in 1955 was listed for sale in the past month by Malone Commercial Brokers. The restaurant has received regional and national attention at various […]
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Portland Trails receives $100K, 3-year grant
PORTLAND — The nonprofit Portland Trails has received its largest grant ever from a Maine foundation, and will use the $100,000 largely for projects aimed at the future. The grant, from the Portland-based Old Bug Light Foundation, will be administered over three years, with $40,000 granted in the first year and $30,000 in each of […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth man sentenced to 27 years in prison for killing his mother
PORTLAND — A Falmouth man was sentenced to 27 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to killing his mother. Andrew Leighton, 48, had been scheduled to take his case to trial next week, but changed his mind and accepted a plea agreement, Assistant Attorney General Leane Zainea said. Leighton appeared in Cumberland County Unified […]
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Marry the flavors of Buffalo chicken wings and barbecue ribs
Easy, zesty snack is a delicious mashup of two Super Bowl party favorites
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Portland schools program receives grants
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Schools’ Multilingual and Multicultural Center has been awarded four grants totalling more than $25,000 to support its Make It Happen program. Make It Happen pairs English language learner students in grades eight through 12 with volunteer academic coaches who provide academic and social support Three of the awards were made […]