A bill to help municipalities establish their own property tax stabilization programs for older residents in their communities is being considered by a legislative committee. The Legislature’s Taxation Committee conducted a public hearing on March 19 for LD 559, “An Act Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents,” Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. The bill […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inMaine, South Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past: Sagadahoc Farms becomes the Port O’Maine Airport, part 1
Many local residents still remember the Port O’Maine Airport, a private airport that was in operation on the South Portland/Scarborough border for over 20 years. As we mentioned in our column last month, Sagadahoc Farms sold its property to Avon Company during the Depression. Avon Company was a real estate holding company, incorporated in April […]
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Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough committee to name two final options for school project next week
“We are still targeting a solution under $130 million,” said the committee’s chairman.
Posted inMaine, South Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth’s proposed municipal budget packs 4.9% tax increase
A decrease in reliance on the town’s unassigned fund balance is a major driver of this year’s municipal budget, according to the town manager.
Posted inMaine, South Portland Sentry
South Portland school staff critique proposed cuts
The proposed cuts of the director of curriculum, social-emotional learning positions, social workers, library ed techs and a percussion instructor received widespread criticism from school staff and community members at a budget workshop on Monday.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Quilter shopping event around state throughout April
Independent quilt shop operators around the state are celebrating the 25th year of their annual Shop Hop. The event runs through April and invites shoppers to go from one quilt shop to another with a “passport,” gathering stamps at each store to potentially win a drawing at the end of the month. Store operators also […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Portland Water District scholarship deadline is March 31
Students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing a career applicable to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering or public administration) are eligible for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the scholarship […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine, Scarborough Leader
Turnpike connector fate is bad news for Gorham, councilor says
Westbrook joins Scarborough in withdrawing support for Gorham turnpike connector. A legislative bill would reverse approval for MTA to build the connector.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 21-28
Comedy Saturday 3/22 Jackie Fabulous: 7 and 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Monday 3/24 “Be Right Back”: Live podcast recording, 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Thursday 3/27 “A Night of Longform Improv”: 7 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 21-28
Bulletin Board Friday 3/21 The Pretty Great Spelling Bee: 7 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. Registration open only in advance. $16 advance for audience, $20 at door. Contact: space538.org Saturday 3/22 Yarmouth Historical Society book fair: Noon to 2 p.m., Yarmouth Historical Society, 118 East Elm St. Meet local authors and poets and a […]