SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council next month will reconsider restrictions on short-term housing rentals, either by repealing the new rules or sending them to a June referendum. Councilors on Tuesday also unanimously amended an ordinance to now require permits for nighttime construction. The council will take action on the short-term rental ordinance at a public hearing April […]
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Cape Elizabeth tax rate could rise almost 8%
CAPE ELIZABETH — While the Town Council is considering a municipal budget that would reduce the town portion of the tax rate by 2 cents, the School Committee is reviewing the first draft of a fiscal year 2019 school budget that would hike the school portion of the tax rate by $1.45, or 11.4 percent. The […]
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2 Scarborough councilors eye House nods; primary contests take shape in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
SCARBOROUGH — Two Scarborough town councilors hope to become candidates for the state House of Representatives in the June 12 primaries, which will also include contested party races in Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. The deadline for party hopefuls to file nomination papers for the primaries was March 15. Unaffiliated candidates have until June 1 to […]
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Fishermen: South Portland pier 'just needs a shave, haircut'
PORTLAND — Several fishermen added their input to the vision for the South Portland’s public pier, with their main concerns focused on parking and protection from northeasterly winds. Assistant City Manager Joshua Reny said the meeting, held at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland March 19, was called to gather input from those […]
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Scarborough eyes compromise on school start times
SCARBOROUGH — A compromise amendment could settle the debate over new school start times scheduled to take effect this fall. School Board member Jackie Perry proposed the amendment at a workshop March 15, where the board scheduled a first reading for later this month. Chairwoman Donna Beeley was on vacation and absent, but wrote a letter […]
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Under pressure: Mental health needs challenge southern Maine schools
First of three stories. In the weeks since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the need for better mental health resources has become part of America’s discussion about gun control. In southern Maine schools, administrators from New Gloucester to South Portland say efforts to integrate social-emotional, behavioral and mental-health support […]
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Schools say they’ll stick with proficiency diploma, even if law is repealed
AUGUSTA — Faced with the possible repeal of a 6-year-old law that requires schools to move to a proficiency-based diploma for all students, superintendents at area schools said they’ll stay the course and continue implementing a proficiency-based curriculum no matter what the Legislature decides. This week the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee is set to take […]
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Saint Joseph’s to host speaker on nonviolence
STANDISH — A Catholic priest, author and activist speaking at Saint Joseph’s College on Saturday hopes to “encourage people in Maine to build up the peace and justice movement” in a workshop focusing on nonviolence. The March 17 event, “Living a Nonviolent Life Workshop,” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the college’s Baggot Street […]
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Naples Selectboard gets cupola update
NAPLES — The Selectboard received an update on the effort to move a historic cupola to a more prominent location, though the committee tasked with exploring the project has yet to be officially formed. Selectboard Member Kevin Rogers, who is leading the committee, gave his fellow board members an update at the March 12 Selectboard meeting. […]
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Inside New Gloucester
You’re feeling sleepy… A comedy/hypnosis show featuring hypnotist Steve Marino is set to occur on Friday, March 16, 7 p.m. at the GNG high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is a family-friendly event to benefit GNG Project Graduation. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door […]