PORTLAND — Capisic Pond Park once again went under the microscope Monday night, as officials and consultants met with park neighbors to discuss plans for bringing new life to the city’s largest body of fresh water. Monday’s meeting, led by City Councilor Ed Suslovic, presented environmental data and gathered feedback on some preliminary recommendations. The […]
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Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth seek natural gas proposals
CUMBERLAND — Town Manager Bill Shane this week will send a request for proposals to three companies, on behalf of Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth, for extension of a natural gas pipeline into the three communities. Shane will do so with the support of all three towns’ councils, and his fellow town managers. He said Tuesday […]
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Vote on bus service has implications for Falmouth, Portland
FALMOUTH — The future of METRO bus service between Portland and Falmouth depends on an Election Day referendum in Falmouth. The No. 7 bus line, commonly known as the Falmouth Flyer, began service in 2004. It has been an almost constant source of debate ever since, and has survived two votes by the Town Council on whether […]
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First-time candidates challenge incumbent Portland city councilors
PORTLAND — Three City Council seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election, and each race pits an incumbent against a challenger who has never held elected office. Two-term Councilor Kevin Donoghue faces Justin Benjamin Pollard in District 1, which includes the East End, the Old Port, downtown and the islands. Another two-term […]
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North Yarmouth hopes to make town center more inviting
NORTH YARMOUTH — Making the area around Town Hall more vibrant and noticeable was one of the desires expressed during a public forum Oct. 18. The Economic Development and Sustainability Committee has been gathering ideas on how to make the most of 114 acres of town-owned land in the village center. The group plans to […]
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Transportation officials say $1M 'diamond' will be drivers' best friend in Freeport
FREEPORT — State transportation officials are proposing a new and unusual traffic pattern as a solution to congestion at the Desert Road interchange on Interstate 295. The Maine Department of Transportation is proposing a $1 million project that would redirect traffic across the I-295 overpass by weaving lanes in figure eights and installing traffic lights […]
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Bicyclists face squeeze on Martin's Point bridge between Portland, Falmouth
FALMOUTH — With construction work beginning on a new Martin’s Point bridge, bicyclists say the narrow lanes create hazardous conditions for motorists and bike riders. Traffic patterns on the bridge are still in transition, but the final set-up will include a 12-foot travel lane in each direction, 18 feet for construction staging, and a five-foot, […]
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Portland's India Street neighborhood ponders historic designation
PORTLAND — The India Street Neighborhood Association will discuss the proposed creation of a neighborhood historic district at a meeting Wednesday night. Hilary Bassett, executive director of Greater Portland Landmarks, will be present to explain the city’s historic preservation program. The city Historic Preservation Board now designates eight areas within Portland as historic districts. The […]
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Portland may contribute $75K to Canco Woods preservation
PORTLAND — Neighborhood residents and a prominent conservation organization have banded together to raise $280,000 to preserve an urban woodland along Canco Road. But another $120,000 is needed soon to protect Canco Woods, as the 12.75-acre parcel of land near Read Street is known, and the city is considering contributing two-thirds of the additional money. […]
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Not your typical paint job
Maine College of Art students show off the 48-foot-long mural they recently created on Preble Street’s Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, now being renovated at the corner of Preble Street and Cumberland Avenue in Portland. The students teamed up with the project’s contractor, Wright-Ryan Construction, to create the temporary public art. The mural is divided into […]