Cape Elizabeth Mon. 9/24 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee TH Tues. 9/25 Noon School Board Retreat SMCC Tues. 9/25 6:30 p.m. School Board Finance Committee CEHS Tues. 9/25 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Scarborough Mon. 9/24 6 p.m. The Downs TIF/CEA Workshop SPL Tues. 9/25 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee MB Wed. 9/26 7:30 […]
September 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Hearing set on shared parking in Freeport
FREEPORT — The Town Council on Oct. 2 will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments that would lower the number of shared parking spaces required for businesses in the Village Commercial 1 District and eventually eliminate grandfathered parking. On Aug. 8, the Planning Board voted 5-2 in favor of the proposal. Town Manager Peter Joseph […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick extends homeless shelter moratorium
BRUNSWICK — A moratorium on new homeless shelters in town has been extended for another six months. Councilors unanimously voted to approve an ordinance extending the moratorium at their regular meeting Sept. 17, following a public hearing. They voted to set a 180-day moratorium, which will expire Sept. 25, back in April. An emergency moratorium prohibiting […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Educator seeks open Brunswick school board seat
BRUNSWICK — The School Board will be losing a longtime member after this November’s election and gaining a member with a background in education. In District 4, newcomer Celina Harrison is running to fill the seat being vacated by Corrinne Perrault, who is ending her tenure on the School Board after 18 years. Each of the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Here's Something: Terrible traffic, implausible punditry edition
Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, where we try to criticize and praise in equal amounts: • Bravo to the Maine Turnpike Authority’s plan to add a lane to both sides of the turnpike stretching from Scarborough to about a mile north of the Larrabee Road exit in Portland. Anyone who travels the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Bike, pedestrian needs topic of
PORTLAND — The public is invited to join Westbrook and Portland officials on a Sept. 30 walk and bike ride highlighting pedestrian and bicycling needs in the two cities. Hosted by the Portland Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Westbrook Safe Mobility and Access Committee, the event begins at 10 a.m. at the Breakwater School near […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Capitalism, socialism can be complementary
In last week’s column, John Balentine vehemently denounces the Democratic Party as socialists. The truth is more nuanced, but the Democrats, especially the Democratic Socialists, have done a poor job explaining their political philosophy. The commonest understanding of socialism is that the government seizes the factories, banks and farms and manages the whole economy. For […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Fair adds building for antique farm equipment
CUMBERLAND — Mike Timmons’ life with the Cumberland Fair began six decades ago when, as a boy of 12, he threw himself into a pen to wrestle a greased pig. In an interview at the fairgrounds last week, while a mostly volunteer squad prepared the 179 Blanchard Road property for the 147th annual county fair, […]
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Arts calendar
Music Sept. 22Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection, traditional bluegrass and French Canadian fiddle music, 7 p.m., Music with a Mission concert to benefit Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors, North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Tickets at door, starting at 6 p.m., $15, $12 for students, seniors. Sept. 24 Community Sing with Pat Cannon […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Four vie for two City Council seats
WESTBROOK — A former councilor, two political newcomers and a 5-year incumbent are running for seats on the Westbrook City Council. Mike Foley, who served on the council from 2006 to 2016, and Deb Shangraw, a first-time candidate, are battling for the At Large seat being vacated by long-time councilor John O’Hara. Isabel Mullin, embarking on […]
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