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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
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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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
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 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
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 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: The terrifying thrill of embracing change
I am “all at sixes and sevens,” as one elderly friend used to say. The phrase, a favorite of hers and now, by extension, of mine, means “in a state of confusion or disarray.” The dictionary (we all know I adore a good dictionary lookup) adds “befuddlement.” Which, let’s just pause a moment there and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Craig valuable member of Yarmouth Town Council
I strongly support the reelection of David Craig to the Yarmouth Town Council in the June 11 election. I have lived in Yarmouth since 1997. Craig has been particularly invaluable as a town councilor. He possesses a rare combination of intelligence, courage and vision. In council sessions, he has proposed a number of creative solutions […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: May 16-23
Chebeague Island Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Planning Board Hearing Town Hall Tue. 5/21 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 5/22 6 p.m. Select/School Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 5/20 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Freeport Mon. 5/20 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Public Safety Tue. 5/21 […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Rep. Moriarty supports Mitchell as his successor
I currently proudly serve as the state representative for Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island, and with many mixed feelings have decided not to run for another term. The decision to step down was made all the more easy when I knew that an exceptionally qualified and motivated candidate was interested in running. Christina Mitchell […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: May 15-22
Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 5/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 5/16 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 5/16 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 5/16 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Mon. 5/20 5 p.m. […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Final goals and summer plans as the school year winds down
As we approach the close of the school year, Portland Public Schools is focused on some final goals. One is the successful passage of a school budget for the 2024-25 school year. We’re also finalizing our summer learning plans and our high schools are preparing for commencement. We’re near the end of the FY25 budget […]