SCARBOROUGH — The town and the developers hoping to overhaul Scarborough Downs have tentatively agreed on a tax increment financing package that could produce tax breaks of up to $81 million. Crossroads Holdings, the partnership that includes developers Rocco, William and Marc Risbara, of Risbara Bros. Construction Co., and Peter and Richard Michaud, purchased the property in January for $6.7 million. The […]
September 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Police Beat: Sept. 27
Arrests No arrests were reported from Sept. 14-21. Summonses 8/30 at 7:42 a.m. Dominique L. Lambert, 50, of Heather Lane, was issued a summons on Heather Lane by Sgt. Kevin Conger on a charge of criminal mischief. 9/15 at 3:52 p.m. Karen A. Jones, 54, of West Elm Street, Yarmouth, was issued a summons on […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 26-Oct. 5
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 10/5 Raise the Roof, 5 p.m., Marriott at Sable Oaks, South Portland, benefits Habitat for Humanity Greater Portland, keynote speaker U.S. Sen. Angus King, $65 includes dinner, awards ceremony, http://habitatportlandme.org. Sunday 10/14 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Fort Williams Park, 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, register at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/GreaterPortlandME. Books/Authors The Bucket List Book Club, Falmouth Memorial […]
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Cumberland residents bristle at plan to move town garage to Skillin Road
CUMBERLAND — After hearing from nearly 40 residents Monday in a hearing that spanned two hours, the Town Council tabled a proposal to move the town’s public works garage to riding-club property at 68 Skillin Road. Skillin Road residents strongly opposed the move, expressing concerns about impact of the facility and related operations like a […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
Keep your chowder light to preserve the flavor of your cod
This was a soup in need of an update.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Tart cranberries and sour cream make pound cake sparkle
It’s tender, tangy and altogether tasty.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Fiancé loses his gal to meal-planning cookbook
Kidding! She still loves him, but seeks more excitement than a plain chicken breast.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Korean Fried Chicken Tenders triumph
The crispy crust and spicy gochujang are addictive.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Let 2 bedrock principles of justice lead way in deciding Kavanaugh’s fate
The court nominee deserves the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and the burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: When dogs attack, their owners bear responsibility
A new Maine law will help ensure that those with ill-behaved pets get more than a slap on the wrist.