YARMOUTH — The town council will hold a public hearing on the $2.3 million public works garage proposal after a presentation from the town planner introduced more questions about the project at council workshop Thursday, Aug. 2. The council will hold two more public hearings on the subject, the first Aug. 20, and the second […]
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New SAD 51 program blends math, science, other areas
CUMBERLAND — With an eye toward better preparing its students for the 21st century workplace, School Administrative District 51 is introducing the “STEM” program to its Greely Middle School curriculum. An acronym for science, technology, engineering and math, STEM will be taught by Rebecca Keith as the school starts its 2012-13 year. “It’s a very […]
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Casco Bay High School honored by nonprofit
PORTLAND — Casco Bay High School has been named one of only six schools in the nation to receive a Student Ownership of Learning Award from the Stupski Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization. The award, presented in San Francisco on July 27, recognizes schools that are empowering students to enhance their own education. Each recognized […]
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Ambassadors sign on to Jetport program
PORTLAND — As she settles into her new role, Portland resident Helen Barnes finds she can be stumped. “I wasn’t sure how to get to Cushing Island,” she admitted as she talked about her first days as an Airport Ambassador at the Portland Jetport. Barnes, 81, is the first to volunteer for the program designed […]
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Cumberland receives funds for new police officer
CUMBERLAND — The town will finally fill a vacant police officer job, thanks largely to a federal grant it is receiving. The position is being funded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Cumberland is receiving an estimated $125,000 to cover three year’s worth of salary and benefits for […]
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Portland mayor to meet Peaks Island residents
PEAKS ISLAND — Residents of Peaks Island will have a chance to discuss concerns with Mayor Michael Brennan on their home turf Friday, Aug. 10. Brennan will host a public meet-and-greet session at the MacVane Community Center from 3-4:30 p.m. Island residents are encouraged to join and express ideas and concerns with him, city officials […]
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No-open-door policy: Code violations surprise Portland restaurants
PORTLAND — A year into a new restaurant-focused health inspector’s tenure, the required checks are more rigorous than ever and include limits on outdoor dining. Restaurants and other food service businesses are seeing more violations noted on their inspection sheets than in the past, the inspector, Michelle Sturgeon, said. That, in turn, is spawning a […]
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Portland embraces Mumford & Sons; band visits residents on Eastern Prom
PORTLAND — Allison Paine was making sure there were fresh hand towels available for guests at her Eastern Promenade home when a friend rushed in to tell her: “Mumford & Sons is on your porch.” Of course, she thought. She decorated her house with maritime flags spelling out the hit British folk rock band’s name […]
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Unsung Hero: Linda Baker of Falmouth, docent extraordinaire at Portland Museum of Art
PORTLAND — When you talk to Falmouth’s Linda Baker, two facts soon emerge: She knows her art, and she loves her job as a superstar volunteer docent at the Portland Museum of Art. “Art tells us about history,” Baker said recently. “About what was important at the time it was created.” Baker’s life path, as […]
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Topsham Fair promises music, demolition derby, wrestling, more
TOPSHAM — Whether you’re a fan of demolition derbies, music, truck pulls, wrestling, comedy, magic, or an array of other entertainment, next week’s 158th Topsham Fair should have something for everyone. Following free harness racing at 5 p.m. both Sunday, Aug. 5, and Monday, Aug. 6, as well as an American Red Cross blood drive […]