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Northern Forecaster
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Election 2020: State House District 48 primary election draws two Freeport Democrats
Kathryn Biberstein and Melanie Sachs are vying for the Democratic nomination in July to fill the Freeport-Pownal post.
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North Yarmouth’s proposed $3.4 million budget reflects 6% hike
With school and county numbers included, the tax rate may only rise 12 cents, meaning a $36 tax bill increase for a $300,000 home.
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Falmouth approves a $13.8 million town budget
FALMOUTH — The $13.8 million municipal budget approved unanimously Monday by the council includes an increase of approximately $360,000, 1.09% over this year’s spending plan and a 15-cent increase to the $17.05 tax rate. It translates to an additional $72 for a median-priced, $400,000 home, according to Finance Director Pete McHugh. The increase has largely […]
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Falmouth planners have first look at new Route 1 project
The Planning Board also postponed a vote on a 20-unit residential complex and looked at plans for a restaurant and office.
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See You Next Summer: Southern Midcoast communities reflect on canceled big-draw events
Bath Heritage Days, the Yarmouth Clam Festival and the Topsham Fair are put off until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and whether the Cumberland Fair will be held in September is still in question.
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Election: Yarmouth School Committee draws 3 contenders for 2 open seats
Incumbent Sarah Day faces challenges from Michael Wilbur and Allison Hodgkins.
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‘Our Warrior, Our Lion’: Community mourns death of Falmouth 4-year-old from rare brain tumor
Hunter Barr was diagnosed in December 2019 with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG, a pediatric tumor that impacts the brain stem.
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Cumberland at-large councilor faces challenger in re-election bid
Will Albright is running against longtime Councilor Tom Gruber.
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Cumberland manager shaves proposed budget by $913K in wake of pandemic
Capital reserves for projects like road paving comprise about $729,000 of the reductions.