SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents may see goats being used for vegetation control in the city as soon as this summer if an amendment to an animal grazing ordinance is approved by the City Council May 21. An amendment that tweaks setback requirements in the West End Neighborhood District Zone also passed scrutiny at the meeting Tuesday, May […]
2019
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council to vote on Fort Williams parking fees
CAPE ELIZABETH — A comprehensive plan to implement pay-and-display parking at Fort Williams Park was presented by Town Manager Matthew Sturgis during a Town Council public hearing Monday. The council also presented the municipal budget for fiscal year 2020 in anticipation of a vote next Monday, May 13. Last November, Sturgis issued a request for proposals from […]
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Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, wins James Beard award
The founder of a popular Portland-based brewery won a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award on Monday night. Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing Co. on Industrial Way in Portland, was named the top professional in the category of Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Producer, according to a James Beard Foundation tweet posted just after 7:30 […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House passes ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ minors
While opponents said the bill infringes on free speech and parental rights, supporters want Maine to join other states outlawing therapies aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Teen who lunged at attacker was lone death in Colorado school shooting
The suspects in the attack were both students at the charter school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New leadership takes over Great Falls Balloon Festival
Festival leaders are addressing an IRS situation while planning this year’s three-day event.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth Planning Board decision ends hoped-for lumber business
CAPE ELIZABETH — A Planning Board decision on Tuesday effectively derailed a proposed new business at 287 Ocean House Road. During the May 7 meeting, AT&T also proposed adding wireless antennas to the water tower at 11 Avon Road. Michael Friedland, who has a contract to purchase the former Cumberland Farms property at 287 Ocean House […]
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Young Maine developer builds a career after tragedy
WESTBROOK — At 26, Tyler Hall has made decisions that have successfully catapulted him into the world of real estate development. But he also decided seven years ago to drive recklessly after a college party – a decision that cost the life of a friend and landed Hall in prison on a 16-month sentence. Today, […]
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Strong Elementary School principal arrested on OUI charge
Brenda Dwiggins said she has apologized to her community, the SAD 58 school board, the superintendent and colleagues for the situation.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland school board selects contractor for Lyseth School renovation
Hardypond Construction of Portland is the low bidder at $14.5 million but that’s $2.8 million over estimates because of a combination of factors in the construction market.