If you still support term limits on Maine legislators, it could be because you think such restrictions are something that can re-engage voters. You might believe that because Rick Barton told you so. “Term limits are something that can re-engage voters,” Barton, co-director of the term-limits referendum campaign, told the Portland Press Herald back in […]
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My Place provides safe teen space for 20 years
WESTBROOK – My Place Teen Center has meant a lot of things to a lot of people over the years. For the last 20 years, the center has provided teens from all over the city and surrounding area an accepting place to come after school. “We are a safe haven. I don’t think that can […]
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State OKs 11-district regional school service center
AUGUSTA — The state Department of Education has approved a regional service center that includes 11 southern Maine school districts. The Greater Sebago Educational Alliance Regional Service Center includes public schools in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Brunswick, Gorham, Regional School Unit 5 (Freeport, Durham, Pownal), Regional School Unit 6/School Administrative District 6 (Buxton, […]
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Gorham Police Notes
LogScream, no shots Officers Todd Meslin and Michael Hinkley responded about midnight on March 13 to a Main Street address after a caller reported hearing a woman scream and what sounded like three gunshots. Occupants at ther residence said they were being loud but no shots had been fired. Arrests Brittany L. Rogers, 25, Plowman […]
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School facility costs adding up in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Interim Superintendent of Schools Howard Colter says it’s time to “correct and improve upon” facilities problems that have “been around for many years.” Colter’s comment came during an April 30 meeting on the importance of school renovations with the School Board, Town Council, and engineers and architects. Two drivers behind the School Department’s […]
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School facility costs adding up in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Interim Superintendent of Schools Howard Colter says it’s time to “correct and improve upon” facilities problems that have “been around for many years.” Colter’s comment came during an April 30 meeting on the importance of school renovations with the School Board, Town Council, and engineers and architects. Two drivers behind the School Department’s […]
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Some Cape Elizabeth budget items still unsettled
CAPE ELIZABETH — Residents can weigh in on the combined municipal and school budgets – which could raise the tax rate by $1.33, or 7.4 percent – at a Town Council public hearing May 7. The proposed $39.7 million combined budget includes $12.4 million for local government and $25.6 million to fund the schools. If combined […]
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Community urged to be part of Knightville planning
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city’s Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee has begun updating recommendations for Knightville, including business attraction, design standards, and historic preservation. The project will update the neighborhood’s land use policies and recommendations for growth. It will also examine existing challenges, such as parking, and coming challenges, specifically rising sea level. Residents and business owners […]
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Community urged to be part of Knightville planning
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city’s Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee has begun updating recommendations for Knightville, including business attraction, design standards, and historic preservation. The project will update the neighborhood’s land use policies and recommendations for growth. It will also examine existing challenges, such as parking, and coming challenges, specifically rising sea level. Residents and business owners […]
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Range of options, costs possible for South Portland pier project
SOUTH PORTLAND — Several redevelopment options for the Portland Street pier are possible from an engineering perspective, but funding will determine the design. Four designs were presented to stakeholders at an April 30 meeting, ranging in cost from $900,000 to $12 million to revamp the city-owned pier. Another option, further paring down the cheapest version, […]