Giving back Hires, promotions, appointments Several Portland Water District members have assumed leadership positions at various organizations. Dustin Price, chief wastewater treatment plant operator for PWD, was appointed to the Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee Board of Directors by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Scott Firmin, director of wastewater services, has been elected to […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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With merger, Scarborough Land Trust, Friends of Scarborough Marsh join forces
The merger allows the conservationists to put forth one voice and one vision to protect the marsh, they say.
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South Portland council sets November 2024 vote to fill vacant seat in Legislature
The council also repeals an ordinance requiring owners of large buildings to report their energy and water use to the city.
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Longtime Scarborough first responder says luck is on her side with retirement
Cynthia Gorham, respected by colleagues for her selflessness and compassion with those she assisted, says everything is working out for her in retirement.
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Jordan’s Farm gets funding infusion to expand retail presence
The Cape Elizabeth family farm received $250,000 in federal funding last week.
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Letter: Sad to see Jordan removed from Cape Elizabeth’s school building advisory committee
I am very sad that our new Cape Elizabeth Town Council has stripped Penny Jordan of her leadership and committee positions, especially as leader of the School Building Advisory Committee. She has led to build consensus, respect and transparency among an SBAC team with widely varied views. Public servants don’t get any higher quality, in […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 8-15
Exhibits/Galleries Through 12/30 “Potato Chips and Ginger Ale”: Noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Frank Brockman Gallery, 68 Maine St., Brunswick. Sparkle – Holiday Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. meetinghousearts.org Through 12/31 “Holiday Offerings”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps […]
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People and Business: Dec. 6
Hires, promotions, appointments Kaleb Davis was hired by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as branch relationship manager in Brunswick. He began his banking career in 2015 as a banking specialist at TD Bank and was most recently branch manager and mortgage banker at LeaderOne Financial in Auburn. Kathy Baum has joined the Neuropsychology and Concussion […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 8-15
Holiday events Friday 12/8 Longfellow Park Lighting Celebration: 6-7 p.m., 10 Longfellow Street, Portland. Bring cookies to share. Hosted by the University Neighborhood Organization. Tripping Gnome Farm Holiday Market: 4-8 p.m., Tripping Gnome Farm, 64 Lupine Lane, Freeport. trippinggnome.com Friday 12/8 & Saturday 12/9 Holiday pop-up shopping: 4-6 p.m. Friday, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Spring Point […]
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Southern Meetings: Dec. 8-15
Cape Elizabeth Fri. 12/8 Noon Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Sat. 12/9 11:30 a.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Mon. 12/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Mon. 12/11 7:30 p.m. School Board Caucus CEHS Tue. 12/12 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 12/12 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 12/13 4:15 p.m. […]