Neighbors of the Knightville property generally back the plan for a tavern and condos but want to avoid parking and noise issues.
2018
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland council puts brakes on Tuttle Road project
Many residents voiced concerns to councilors that the pace of the proposed development is too fast.
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Posted inMaine, News
Temperature swings wreak havoc on water mains in Greater Portland
The Portland Water District repaired five water main breaks in two days, and one repair in Windham will shut down a road until Monday.
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Landlord blames Falmouth zoning for Route 1 building vacancies
P&K Realty Trust, which owns several buildings along the highway, urges zoning changes to accommodate the needs of potential new businesses.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Doyle pleads not guilty to Scarborough criminal trespass charge
PORTLAND — A frequent critic of local government arrested in November at a Scarborough Town Council meeting and charged with criminal trespass pleaded not guilty in a Jan. 10 arraignment. Michael Doyle, 69, of Falmouth, was arrested by Sgt. Mary Pearson during the public comment period of the meeting. He later called his arrest “unlawful” and […]
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Doyle pleads not guilty to Scarborough criminal trespass charge
PORTLAND — A frequent critic of local government arrested in November at a Scarborough Town Council meeting and charged with criminal trespass pleaded not guilty in a Jan. 10 arraignment. Michael Doyle, 69, of Falmouth, was arrested by Sgt. Mary Pearson during the public comment period of the meeting. He later called his arrest “unlawful” and […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Walmart to raise starting hourly wage to $11, offer paid parental leave
Maine’s minimum wage rose to $10 an hour as of Jan. 1.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Down the road a piece: At auction
It’s another New Year and that means in with the new, out with the old. But here in Maine we’ve never been anxious to part with antiques and other old stuff. For years Maine was to antiques what Saudi Arabia is to oil – a major producer. Over the years Maine has pumped out vast quantities […]
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Griffin Club successor gets initial OK from South Portland planners
SOUTH PORTLAND — Redevelopment plans for the former Griffin Club property in Knightville received preliminary approval Tuesday from the Planning Board. The Jan. 9 meeting was the first of two hearings for the proposal. Final approval could come by spring. Neighbors of the proposed business generally expressed support for the project and a desire to […]
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Five hunters escape boat’s capsizing off Prouts Neck
A skiff carrying the hunters overturned, leaving them to scramble up the rocks to safety, the fire department said.