PORTLAND — City councilors had much to discuss during Monday’s 3 1/2-hour meeting. Much of what they talked about will come up again next month and in November, since votes on two of three items considered were postponed. With Councilor Justin Costa absent and Councilor Spencer Thibodeau recusing himself, councilors approved a zoning amendment that will […]
September 2018
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham voters to decide 3 marijuana questions
TOPSHAM — Voters on Nov. 6 will consider three non-binding questions to guide the town on whether to allow retail marijuana sales. If there is enough support to move forward, an ordinance governing uses could go to Town Meeting next May. Chairman Dave Douglass noted at the Sept. 6 Board of Selectmen meeting that “if […]
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Topsham House race pits incumbent against political newcomer
TOPSHAM — In her pursuit of a third term representing state House District 54, Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, must defeat Topsham Fair President Leon Brillant, a Republican new to politics. Brillant, of Valla Halla Drive, joined the fair as a volunteer in 1972, becoming vice president in 2004 and then president in 2009. Owner of […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Strong start continues tor local squads-Northern edition
Freeport senior Wes Goodwin boots the ball away from Cape Elizabeth’s John O’Connor during the Capers’ 2-0 victory Monday night. Yarmouth goalie Catye Tillotson goes all out to deny a Greely rush during the Rangers’ 3-0 victory last week. Falmouth’s Annika Hester blocks a shot at the net during the Yachtsmen’s 3-1 win over Scarborough […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Longtime Cape Elizabeth police chief to retire
CAPE ELIZABETH — Police Chief Neil Williams said he’s looking forward to something new after 45 years of public service. Williams received a standing ovation during a Sept. 10 Town Council meeting when Town Manager Matt Sturgis announced the chief would be retiring at the end of the year. Sturgis said he plans to post the job […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Audubon selling native plants to benefit wildlife
FALMOUTH — Native plants may have strange-sounding names, like lanceleaf tickseed or ninebark, but they all have benefits for pollinators and for maintaining Maine’s overall biodiversity, according to Eric Topper, Maine Audubon’s education director. Fall is the best time to plant perennials and Maine Audubon is hoping that local gardeners will turn to native plants for […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland ordinance would assess new fees for development
PORTLAND — New housing and commercial developments could be subject to impact fees in three areas under a proposed ordinance that will be reviewed by the Planning Board at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. Projects that add new residential units, expand square footage or change the use of a building could be assessed fees to help […]
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Falmouth’s longtime police lieutenant will be promoted to chief
John Kilbride will replace Chief Ed Tolan, who is retiring in December.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Waynflete opens 'spectacular' new Lower School
PORTLAND — The new Lower School at Waynflete is a learning laboratory where students can engage in deep inquiry, Head of School Geoff Wagg said during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Sept. 14. “This day represents decades of hopes and dreams,” Wagg said last week, while calling the new building “much more than bricks and mortar.” The […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport Town Council, RSU 5 seats to be contested
FREEPORT — Voters on Nov. 6 will decide contested races for seats on the Town Council and Regional School Unit 5 Board Directors. Town Council District 4 and at-large seats are on the ballot, along with three seats on the RSU 5 Board of Directors – two for two-year terms and a one-year seat. There are […]