TOPSHAM — Several residents who spoke at a School Administrative District 75 workshop Tuesday strongly supported restoring a Chinese language program in next year’s budget. The current $33.4 million budget could grow to nearly $34.6 million in fiscal 2014, if approved by voters in June. Local contribution from SAD 75’s four communities – Topsham, Harpswell, […]
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Bath women's club marks 100th anniversary
BATH — What do Helen Keller, the City of Ships, and tea have in common? They all come together this year at the Cosmopolitan Club, a women’s club that is celebrating its 100th anniversary on April 11. On the heels of a Women Merchants Tea, held March 23, comes a tribute to Keller – who despite […]
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Freeport aims to cut capital spending in half
FREEPORT — Facing a potential loss of $850,000 in state aid, the Town Council Tuesday night indicated it remains committed to keeping the new capital improvement budget lean. The proposed capital budget for fiscal 2014 is about $1 million, significantly less than this year’s budget of nearly $2 million. The town deliberates the capital and […]
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Freeport quiet zone designation could take months
FREEPORT — As implementation of quiet zones continues to be elusive, train horns continue to blast through town, with silence for residents and businesses still months away. And, after the announcement of a $12 million Brunswick train layover station last week, late-night Amtrak Downeaster trains from Boston could come through town at about 2 a.m., […]
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Falmouth school needs new roof, heating system
FALMOUTH — Voters in June may be asked to approve paying for structural and heating system improvements at Falmouth Middle School. The School Board voted 6-1 Tuesday night, with David Snow dissenting, to send the Town Council two referendum questions for replacement of the school’s heating system and improvements to the roof and several classrooms. […]
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Portland Public Library hits the road with Maine's only bookmobile
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library’s new bookmobile is a “mobile branch” that will soon be bringing books and library services to residents throughout the city. But with a sticker price of $166,000, a customized Mercedes-Benz chassis, Wi-Fi connectivity and LED lighting, this clearly is not your father’s bookmobile. It’s also the only bookmobile operating […]
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Falmouth library to stay put, at least for now
FALMOUTH — Falmouth Memorial Library trustees on Monday declined an offer to move the library to the former Plummer School building on Middle Road. But they haven’t ruled out moving the library if the right space becomes available. Kim Millick, president of the library board of trustees, on Tuesday said the board unanimously rejected the offer […]
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Community rallies around Harpswell girl, 6, after ski accident
HARPSWELL — A 6-year-old girl is in intensive care after a skiing accident nearly took her life last week. Jessica Walker sustained three skull fractures and brain trauma when she crashed into a tree while on a March 25 family skiing trip at Sugarloaf Mountain, according to her aunt, Liz Simpson. “The most important message for us […]
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Fundraiser this weekend for Cumberland-N. Yarmouth schools
CUMBERLAND — Foundation 51, an organization that raises money to support initiatives in School Administrative District 51, will hold its 14th annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 6. The benefit auction will be held at Ocean Gateway in Portland at 5:30 p.m. The event includes hors d’oeuvres, music by the Greely Jazz Combos, and a silent […]
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Yarmouth study could lead to more commercial shellfish harvesting
YARMOUTH — The town’s commercial clam harvesting licenses could swell – to the dismay of local fishermen – if a new study finds the area’s shellfish population is sufficient. The study comes after the Department of Marine Resources, which oversees the state’s shellfish resources, said the area’s clam flats could absorb more commercial harvesting. Clammers disagreed, […]