TOPSHAM — In a meeting May 24 that ran a half hour and drew 51 registered voters, the proposed $37.8 million School Administrative District 75 budget passed the first of two public decisions. The budget, along with a $1.56 million roof bond, go to referendum Tuesday, June 12. Polls are open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. […]
May 2018
Posted inBusiness, Maine
South Portland motels follow through on threat to sue city over council’s license denial
City councilors refused to renew the operating licenses of two family-owned-and-operated motels because of allegations of criminal activity.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bath drug trafficking investigation yields three arrests
BATH An investigation into alleged drug trafficking has resulted in three arrests in Bath Thursday. Police say they executed a search warrant at 9A Pleasant St. in Bath at 7:52 p.m. Investigators seized approximately 11 grams of combined cocaine powder and cocaine base — crack — and $3,200 in cash at the residence, according to Bath […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Class of 2018: Cumberland teen uses dance to teach, inspire others
CUMBERLAND — Dancing has inspired Michaela Ellison for 15 of her 18 years. And the Greely High School senior, who graduates Sunday, June 3, continually uses that gift to enrich others. Last year, she spent study hall time for four months teaching a Greely Middle School girl with Down syndrome how to dance, and choreographing […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Class of 2018: Cumberland teen uses dance to teach, inspire others
CUMBERLAND — Dancing has inspired Michaela Ellison for 15 of her 18 years. And the Greely High School senior, who graduates Sunday, June 3, continually uses that gift to enrich others. Last year, she spent study hall time for four months teaching a Greely Middle School girl with Down syndrome how to dance, and choreographing […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
RSU 5 budget goes to voters without changes
FREEPORT — All articles in the $33 million budget for fiscal year 2019 were approved by residents of the three Regional School Unit 5 towns on Wednesday, May 23. In less than 30 minutes, 28 Freeport residents, six from Pownal and 16 from Durham, showed support for 20 budget articles during the district’s annual budget meeting at […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Chebeague Island candidates running unopposed
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Barring any last-minute write-in candidates, the June 12 town elections will be uncontested. Running unopposed for re-election to the Board of Selectmen are Mark Dyer and David Hill. Also unopposed for re-election are School Committee members Jeff Putnam and Jennifer Belesca. Residents can cast their ballots on June 12 at Chebeague Island Community Center from […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Turnpike traffic forum coming to Maine Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND — Public input on ways to alleviate congestion on the Maine Turnpike will be taken in a forum from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Maine Mall. The session hosted by the Maine Turnpike Authority will be held in the Center Court area. Traffic volumes on the turnpike between Scarborough and Falmouth have […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Turnpike traffic forum coming to Maine Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND — Public input on ways to alleviate congestion on the Maine Turnpike will be taken in a forum from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Maine Mall. The session hosted by the Maine Turnpike Authority will be held in the Center Court area. Traffic volumes on the turnpike between Scarborough and Falmouth have […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland hires new assistant city manager
PORTLAND — Mona Bector, most recently a consultant in the Boston area, has been hired as a new assistant city manager. Her hiring was announced May 23 by City Manager Jon Jennings. Bector will replace Anita LaChance, who is retiring in mid-July after 38 years with the city. Bector is the first of two assistant city […]