The Williston-West Church on Thomas Street in Portland’s upscale West End is at the center of a development controversy. PORTLAND — A group of 12 Portland residents has filed a lawsuit to prevent wealthy Australian developer Frank Monsour from renovating the historic Williston-West Church complex for office space. The superior court filing is the latest […]
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As temperatures rise, food pantry supplies shrink in Falmouth, Portland, elsewhere
Falmouth Food Pantry manager Jill Fox packs groceries into one of the pantry’s “Kids’ Bags” for needy families with children. The pantry, which operates in donated space at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road, is open approximately six times a month. More information about the pantry and its hours can be found here. FALMOUTH — It’s […]
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One man's junk: Freeport weighs fate of schooner made of recycled materials
FREEPORT — Down a quiet, narrow dirt path off Flying Point Road, behind a thin wall of trees, hides a carefully constructed, massive pile of junk. At least it used to be junk. Now it’s Harold Arndt’s dream boat, a 113-foot-long, steel, two-masted schooner called Island Rover, built completely of recycled materials. “It’ll have all […]
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Action prepares former Falmouth school property for sale
FALMOUTH — Town councilors Monday approved orders to allow the town to purchase land and remove federal use restrictions on the site of the proposed Plummer-Motz and Lunt school redevelopment project. In unanimous votes, the Town Council authorized acquisition of 133 acres of undeveloped land along Blackstrap Road, known as the “100-Acre Woods” property, for […]
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Cumberland council OKs tax rate, sewer fee hike
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday set the fiscal 2013 tax rate and unanimously approved a 3.2 percent increase in the sewer user fee. The current average user fee of $62 a month will rise to $64 starting Aug. 1; it is the first increase in two years. Next year’s tax rate of $16.55 […]
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Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth to vote on continuing natural gas study
CUMBERLAND — Town councils in Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth expect to vote next month on whether to continue studies into the potential extension of a natural gas pipeline. There is still much information to be gathered, said Cumberland Town Manager Bill Shane, whose town hosted a joint session on the extension July 18. The towns […]
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Maine, New England step up during national blood shortage
PORTLAND — Lying on a table, blood seeping through the needle and tube inserted into his arm at the Red Cross blood donation center on Forest Avenue, Austin Smith admitted he was once “terrified” of the process. It’s good to face your fears, he said, and having done so, Smith, of Portland, has donated blood […]
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Portland fashion blog celebrates 2 years of hand-picked deals
PORTLAND — Mainely Mara has high standards. Local standards. Mara Higgins, the website’s owner and namesake, has created a niche by offering exclusive fashion, beauty and style deals from greater Portland boutiques and spas. Higgins is a member of Portland Buy Local, and she said supporting local businesses is a core principle by which Mainely […]
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Airport debate raises broader question: Too many taxis in Portland?
PORTLAND — Even as city councilors on the Transportation, Sustainability and Energy Committee refrained from making recommendations last week about how to respond to complaints about overcrowding by specially licensed airport taxi cabs, another, broader question arose. Does the city just have too many taxis? Some drivers and councilors believe it does. Portland’s population itself […]
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Marketing network launches to aid Portland-area businesses, consumers
PORTLAND — A new advocacy group wants to make sure that when customers leave a local business, they will be pleased enough with their experience to spread the word. Or, if they’re unhappy, to give the merchant their feedback, and another chance to come away with a much better impression. It’s a vision Bruce Wildes […]