SOUTH PORTLAND — The committee tasked with considering redevelopment of the former O’Neil Street public works headquarters presented recommendations for the 6-acre property to the City Council Monday. With a zoning change, there is the potential for 20-45 housing units to be built, Assistant City Manager Joshua Reny said, likely a blend of single-family homes and […]
Southern Forecaster
South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Boys Hockey: South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete stomps past the MOB
GORHAM—Brad McMains pushed South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete ahead of Bonny Eagle/Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach late in the first period on Saturday evening, Dec. 6, and though the MOB’s Ajay Cates gave his boys a fighting chance, scoring early in the third, the Riots quickly regrouped to the tune of two more and, ultimately, a 4-1 victory. Riots head […]
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And they're off: Sale of Scarborough Downs is official
SCARBOROUGH — Local developers have completed their purchase of the 500-acre Scarborough Downs property for nearly $7 million. The property was acquired last week by two sets of brothers – William, Marc and Rocco Risbara III, of Risbara Bros. Construction Co., and Peter and Richard Michaud, formerly of Michaud Distributors – doing business as Crossroads Holdings […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Nominations open for County Teacher of the Year
PORTLAND — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 County Teachers of the Year. It’s from among this group that the annual Maine Teacher of the Year is chosen. Teachers may be nominated by students, parents, colleagues, principals, superintendents or anyone from the community who has an interest in honoring an outstanding educator. The […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Windham
At the Library Monday, Jan. 8: 10:30-1 1a.m., Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 9: 10:15-10:35 a.m., Books & Babies; 1-3 p.m., Knitters ‘N More, off-site, Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road Thursday, Jan.11: 10:30-11 a.m., Story Time; 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tech Help Thursday During library renovations, some programs may be canceled or relocated unexpectedly. For more […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Police Beat: Jan. 5
Arrests 12/25 at 1:25 a.m. Kerry D. Fenner, 29, of Hollis, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Aaron Erickson on a warrant. 12/26 at 4:16 p.m. Daniel Woods, 38, of Scarborough, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Benjamin Landry on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 12/26 at 8:35 p.m. James […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Ice fishermen see ‘crazy’ season ahead
Chris Erickson and Mike Ferron of Gorham hauled an ice fishing shack onto Sebago Lake in Standish this week. Chris Erickson and Mike Ferron of Gorham hauled an ice fishing shack onto Sebago Lake in Standish this week. Several ice fishing shacks sit on Sebago Lake in Standish near the Sebego Lake Station boat launch. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
New housing proposed in Windham
WINDHAM — Town councilors are considering two separate requests from landowners in south Windham that, if accepted, could open the door to more housing in the area. At a Jan. 2 council workshop, the Windham councilors received a request from Bryan Mills to rezone a portion of a nearly 6-acre property he owns on River Road […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Bluegrass band to perform The Grassholes, a five-piece band consisting of bass, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, fiddle and banjo, will headline the next New Gloucester Village Coffeehouse on Saturday, Jan. 6. The group has played around New England regularly for more than 15 years at various concert venues, festivals and tours. Their sets contain half […]
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Grow GNG Challenge extended to March
GRAY — The Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation has extended the deadline for its second annual Grow GNG Challenge that aims to jump-start new businesses in the two towns. The challenge, which the group created last year, is modeled somewhat after the popular TV reality show “Shark Tank.” It gives eligible businesses a chance to compete […]