SCARBOROUGH — Town councilors on Wednesday night doubled the cost of seasonal nonresident parking passes at three town beaches. Over objections from the owners of the town’s first brewery, the council also restricted parking on part of Gorham Road to one side of the street. Councilors approved increasing the fees to park at town-owned Ferry […]
2017
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Erosion concerns delay decision on Cape Elizabeth cellular tower
CAPE ELIZABETH — The “race” between Crown Castle Towers and Strout Trusts and Tower Specialists to build a new telecommunications tower continued this week. In a Dec. 19 meeting, the Planning Board tabled a site plan review submitted by Crown Castle, a Virginia-based provider of wireless infrastructure. The tower is proposed for property owned by Jordan Farm […]
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Posted inNew England Patriots, News
Watch: Bill Belichick breaks down Patriots’ stunning win over Steelers
The Pats’ coach shares insights into Sunday’s 27-24 victory in which Gronk steps up big in the final minutes.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Messy weather for Friday into Saturday includes snow, freezing rain
Mainers should expect multiple weather events for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
VIA PRESS HERALD: Museum honoring Revolutionary War hero Henry Knox short of funds, may close
A letter to supporters says the replica of the statesman’s former home in Thomaston, known as Montpelier, needs $150,000 by Jan. 15 to stay open.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
VIA PRESS HERALD: Accusations fly as Boothbay ruling puts botanical gardens expansion in legal limbo
The proposed $30 million expansion of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens could now be headed for a protracted court battle.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland City Council may end Monday meetings
SOUTH PORTLAND — After decades of meeting on Monday nights, the Town Council may change its schedule. City Manager Scott Morelli said Wednesday he floated the idea to councilors after they expressed concern that receiving agendas and supporting documents on Friday afternoons leaves limited time to review materials before meetings. The council typcially has two Monday meetings and […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release engagement photos
The photographs were taken by fashion and celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski earlier this week on the grounds of Frogmore House.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast, Uncategorized
Cosmic drumroll, please: Winter’s officially here
Astronomically speaking, it began at 11:28 this morning – marking the moment when the amount of daylight begins to grow again.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Paperwork error forces Bath do-over vote on $621K bond
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved – for the second time – borrowing $621,000 for several capital improvement items. The council previously approved the bond in two separate votes – in May and June – which the City Charter requires of ordinances. But the city had failed to publish a “notice of final passage” in a […]