BATH — Democrat Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic won the state Senate District 19 seat on Tuesday by a slim 3 percent margin. Vitelli received 4,621 votes to Republican Paula Benoit’s 4,339. Green Independent candidate Daniel Stromgren of Topsham received 357 votes, or just 4 percent of the total votes cast. The win maintains a 19-15-1 […]
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Falmouth council removes some zoning red tape
FALMOUTH — The Town Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment Monday night that allows staff to approve minor site improvements to commercial properties. Councilors also heard a presentation about the Comprehensive Plan and approved the annual council work plan. The amendment, brought to the council by a business owner, gives staff the authority to approve […]
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Training for disaster
The scenario was a fry booth propane explosion with dozens of people injured when the Cumberland Fire Department and other area emergency response units took part last week in a mass casualty drill at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. With the fire still burning, first-responders checked victims of the explosion. Firefighters transport a victim from the scene […]
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Freeport eyes easing village parking requirements
FREEPORT — Residents and business owners will have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed changes to downtown parking requirements during a public hearing at the next Town Council meeting. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, will be held in Council Chambers at Town Hall. The council will also tackle a $140,000 […]
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Candidates fill November Portland ballot
PORTLAND — Six candidates have qualified to appear on the Nov. 5 election ballot for three City Council seats. Another six candidates have qualified to be on the ballot for three School Board seats, city election administrator Bud Philbrick said Tuesday morning. Candidates had until Monday at 4:30 p.m. to submit nomination papers, which require […]
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New Maine Turnpike exits among priorities for Cumberland council
CUMBERLAND — Creation of a West Cumberland interchange on the Maine Turnpike is one of the projects the Town Council identified as a priority at a workshop Monday. Councilors also said they want to concentrate on possibly moving a town and school garage. The garage project is part of the larger Village Green Revitalization Master […]
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Baxter Academy charter school faces 3rd 'final' inspection
PORTLAND — Although the city’s first charter school failed its first two building inspections, the school’s director said Tuesday he remained optimistic about its third inspection. Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is scheduled to open Sept. 4. It is expected to be inspected on Wednesday. Carl Stasio, executive director of the school at 54 […]
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Martin's Point Bridge to be reduced to 1 lane Thursday
PORTLAND — Traffic on the Martin’s Point Bridge will be restricted to one, alternating lane of travel on Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The restriction will take place while CPM Constructors, which is building a new bridge, places large sections of the new bridge deck near the Falmouth side, according to Carol Morris, […]
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Despite gains, Portland's homeless face new obstacles
PORTLAND — The city has been touting its recent efforts to combat homelessness, but some say the problem remains serious and is about to get worse. In November, the City Council adopted the recommendations of a task force it appointed to come up with ideas for reducing and preventing homelessness. The recommendations included centralizing the […]
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A chance to be kids: Portland camp helps refugees build trust, community
PORTLAND — With their legs dangling off the edge of an old concrete watchtower on Cow Island, Portland middle and high school students last week had a panoramic view of Casco Bay over the island’s tree tops. It was a sunny, warm day with little wind, where the only interruption to the otherwise calm scenery […]