May 19, 1993 Despite spending $8 million in preparation work, building a regional recycling center and accessory landfill in Gorham is no sure thing. Some officials connected with the Regional Waste Systems project from the beginning are now openly questioning whether the complex is needed, and saying less costly options should be explored. Others say […]
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Duson, Sanborn vie for Democratic nod in Senate District 28
PORTLAND — For the second time in as many years, state Senate District 28 is up for grabs. As in 2016, City Councilor Jill Duson is running for the seat. She is opposed in the Democratic Party primary by state Rep. Heather Sanborn. Republican Patrick G. Martin, of Westbrook, is unopposed in the GOP primary. […]
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Two on ballot for Raymond seat on RSU 14 board
RAYMOND — Education project manager Kate Leveille and social service program manager Jake Stoddard are going head to head for the one available seat to represent Raymond on the RSU 14 School Board. The School Board match-up is the only contested race on Raymond’s June 12 ballot. Raymond has one seat open on the Selectboard, and Budget/Finance […]
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Gray launches fireworks ordinance
GRAY — New limits on the use of fireworks in Gray will take affect June 14. The Gray Town Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to enact a new fireworks ordinance that restricts their use by individuals to only a few holidays and weekends during the year. It also requires permits from the Gray Public Safety Department for any […]
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RSU 14 budget validation vote next week
WINDHAM — The Windham-Raymond School District will have its budget validation public meeting next week, providing the first of two chances for voters to weigh in on the $46 million proposal. If district voters sign off on the 2019 budget during the Wednesday, May 23, meeting at Windham High School, it will then go before voters in […]
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MacDonald challenges Plummer for Casco board
CASCO — Selectboard incumbent Grant Plummer faces a challenge from IT administrator Robert MacDonald Jr. in the town’s only contested race this year. Eric Dibner is the only candidate on the ballot for Casco’s Open Space Council, as is Tuan Nguyen for SAD 61 School Board. Selectboard Robert MacDonald Jr. Age: 59 Occupation: IT administrator Previous […]
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Cape Elizabeth council’s budget vote kills school building study
CAPE ELIZABETH — A feasibility study for school renovations is off the table after the Town Council on Monday adopted a $25.4 million school budget for fiscal year 2019 that is $249,000 less than what the School Board requested. The council also voted 5-2 in favor of a $12.4 million municipal budget that includes funding for a […]
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Cape Elizabeth council’s budget vote kills school building study
CAPE ELIZABETH — A feasibility study for school renovations is off the table after the Town Council on Monday adopted a $25.4 million school budget for fiscal year 2019 that is $249,000 less than what the School Board requested. The council also voted 5-2 in favor of a $12.4 million municipal budget that includes funding for a […]
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Spat continues between Cape Elizabeth council, School Board
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council voted 5-2 Monday to request a meeting with the School Board to discuss concerns about School Department management. But School Board Chairwoman Susana Measelle Hubbs said any further discussion is “unwarranted.” On April 9, resident Janet Villiote presented the council with a memo asking how the School Department manages taxpayer dollars, pointing to high […]
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Schools grappling with unpaid lunch bills
WESTBROOK — As the school year winds down, Director of School Nutrition Barbara Nichols and other school officials are working hard to connect with families who owe the program more than $17,000 for meals they received but never paid for. Nichols said a number of students owe the district more than $50. She said as […]