The deteriorating beach ramp raises safety concerns while problems with the fire station make it prohibitively expensive to renovate.
May 2018
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Adopt-a-plotters’ keep Cape Elizabeth park gardens green
CAPE ELIZABETH — Maintaining the beauty of Fort Williams Park is no small task. It takes the dedication of town staff, the courtesy of visitors and the generosity of many volunteers. When it comes to the park’s 70-80 garden plots, it takes upwards of 50 people. These volunteers, along with two seasonal part-time landscape gardeners, Alex […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
A soldier needed an ear transplant. Doctors grew a new one in her arm.
The procedure, using the woman’s own cartilage, is one of the most complicated ear constructions in the U.S.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland may demolish beach ramp, fire station
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on May 8 directed town staff to look into demolishing or restricting access to the ramp that extends from Deake Street to Willard Beach as soon as possible. Councilors in the workshop also reached consensus that they’d rather build a new fire station than spend $1.7 million to renovate […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland may demolish beach ramp, fire station
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on May 8 directed town staff to look into demolishing or restricting access to the ramp that extends from Deake Street to Willard Beach as soon as possible. Councilors in the workshop also reached consensus that they’d rather build a new fire station than spend $1.7 million to renovate […]
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Stolen car crashes into Westbrook building, 2 men arrested
The driver of the vehicle tried to run away but was apprehended, police say.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Buxton principal warns of pinworm outbreak at elementary school
In a letter to parents, the principal says the school is disinfecting and cleaning surfaces.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick School Board trims budget, misses council's mark
BRUNSWICK — The School Board unanimously recommended a slightly reduced, $38.6 million budget Wednesday that fails to hit a target set earlier in the week by the Town Council. The recommendation was made after the council’s decision Monday not to increase taxes by more than 3 percent in fiscal year 2019. The board also unanimously voted to name […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick School Board trims budget, misses council's mark
BRUNSWICK — The School Board unanimously recommended a slightly reduced, $38.6 million budget Wednesday that fails to hit a target set earlier in the week by the Town Council. The recommendation was made after the council’s decision Monday not to increase taxes by more than 3 percent in fiscal year 2019. The board also unanimously voted to name […]
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Trump gives freed Americans flag-waving welcome in the wee hours
First lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other top officials joined Trump to celebrate the occasion at Joint Base Andrews near Washington.