Voters in Falmouth will have a chance to hear from Town Council candidates running in the June 11 municipal election on May 27 at Rivalries sports bar and restaurant. Candidates Sean Burke, Regina Coleman, Alisa Conroy Morton, Sean Mahoney and Jack Uminski are running for two three-year seats. The two candidates chosen by voters will […]
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Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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Arts Calendar: May 17-24
Comedy Friday 5/17 Free Beer and Hotwings Annual Live Show: 6-10 a.m. and 7-9 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $50-$100. 21-plus. auramaine.com Nick Callas: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 5/19 “Cut Your Teeth”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $5. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com […]
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Community Calendar: May 17-24
Bulletin Board Friday 5/17 Mac and Cheese Potluck and Board Games: 5 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. All ages. scarboroughlibrary.org Friday 5/17 & Saturday 5/18 South Portland SpringFest: 6-10 p.m. parade and movie night at Redbank Village Community Center on Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. activities at Mill Creek Park Saturday. spspringfest.com […]
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People and Business: May 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Joe Sczurko was named president of WSP USA, an engineering, environment and professional services firm with offices in Portland and Eliot. Chris Peters was named chief operating officer. Lawrence Hollins was appointed president of the board of directors for Maine Crafts Association. He is the associate publisher at Down East Enterprise, where […]
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Town’s growth focus of crowded Falmouth Town Council race
Five candidates are vying to replace Hope Cahan and Amy Kuhn, who are not seeking reelection, on the Falmouth Town Council: Sean Burke, Regina Coleman, Alisa Conroy Morton, Sean Mahoney and Jack Uminski. Besides Sean Mahoney, none have previously held a seat on Town Council. Each candidate identified navigating growth and development as one of […]
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Two incumbents, one challenger run for two seats on the Yarmouth Town Council
Heather Abbott and David Craig are seeking reelection and Raymond MacLearn hopes to unseat one of them.
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Falmouth town-school budget carries 5.8% tax rate increase
Town operating expenses will increase $1.29 million this year, a 6.8% increase largely due to cost of living adjustment increases for staff and other investments in personnel. Residents will vote on the $49.9 million school budget June 11.
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Letter: Gorham Economic Development Corporation supports turnpike connector
The Gorham Economic Development Corporation is confirming our support of the Turnpike Connector Project. The TCP will serve as a unique catalyst for Gorham’s future economic vitality. The TCP directly supports the growth and stability of Gorham’s economy by directly connecting surrounding communities, providing much needed infrastructure improvements for existing business to support commerce in […]
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Letter: The republic of America gives states equality in voting
Nancy O’Hagan wrote “One person, one vote is how elections should be,” published in the May 1-3 editions of these newspapers. While the statement is as it should be, the question of electing a president is more nuanced. Local, state and federal senators and representatives are certainly elected on that basis, but it is dangerous […]