SCARBOROUGH — In an effort to more clearly chart the town’s strengths and weaknesses, Town Manager Tom Hall is recommending use of a Washington, D.C.-based consulting company. The firm would track Scarborough’s “sustainability” and propose avenues of improvement. “More importantly, it identifies gaps,” Hall said at the Jan. 6 Town Council meeting. While the word “sustainability” often […]
2016
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Largest taxi company in Uber’s hometown is close to bankruptcy
San Francisco’s Yellow Cab Co-Op is co-owned by 300 shareholders who haven’t received dividends since October.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State Theatre, 3 other downtown businesses, get grants for facade makeovers
The $24,000 in city grants is expected to generate $55,000 in private investment.
Posted inNation & World, News
Tribute to Boston Red Sox great Johnny Pesky is vandalized
The team says a large No. 6 in his honor was scribbled with black graffiti.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham eyes tougher rules for old sites
The Gorham Town Council took steps Tuesday toward protecting the town’s centuries-old historic heritage. Councilors unanimously approved developing a historic preservation ordinance and ordered that its Historic Preservation Committee produce an initial draft. Town Councilor Bruce Roullard, chairman of the committee, sponsored this week’s Town Council action. The board set an example by authorizing a […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham Weaponry's Dyke puts Naples Causeway home on market
Dick Dyke, a prominent local businessman, is selling his expansive home in the center of Naples. The 8,000-square-foot house on Route 302, former site of the Charlie’s on the Causeway restaurant, is listed for $1.65 million. Dyke is the former owner of Charlie’s on the Causeway, along with nearby Naples Golf & Country Club and […]
Posted inPolitics
Republicans get nasty in New Hampshire – even Rubio’s boots are fair game
A spate of angry advertising intensifies as the candidates compete in a flurry of sharp jabs at their opponents.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
On the demolition block: School, apartment building face razing in South Windham
Two historically important buildings in South Windham, situated less than a half-mile apart, are set for demolition. One is a former apartment complex, a pale yellow building on the corner of Main and Depot streets that was condemned by the town. The other is the former John Andrew School at 55 High St. The six-unit […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
‘Lake Region’s Got Talent’ to hit stage Sunday
The Lake Region Community Theater will kick off its third edition of the “Lake Region’s Got Talent” competition on Sunday, Jan. 10. The competition, which starts at 1 p.m., will be held on four consecutive Sundays at the Magic Lantern Theater in Bridgton, where it has been held for the past two years. There are […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
‘Lake Region’s Got Talent’ to hit stage Sunday
The Lake Region Community Theater will kick off its third edition of the “Lake Region’s Got Talent” competition on Sunday, Jan. 10. The competition, which starts at 1 p.m., will be held on four consecutive Sundays at the Magic Lantern Theater in Bridgton, where it has been held for the past two years. There are […]