CUMBERLAND — In separate votes Monday, the Town Council appointed John Simpson of Island View Drive and Peter Wilson of Oak Ridge Road to two vacancies on the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors. The new members, who will serve for a year, replace two former co-chairmen: Jeff Porter, who resigned from the board […]
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Freeport picks consultants to study RSU 5 withdrawal
FREEPORT — The town took another step toward a possible withdrawal from Regional School Unit 5, as Town Manager Peter Joseph was authorized to offer two consultants the task of studying the intricate withdrawal process. During a special meeting on July 24, town councilors interviewed two candidates for the project during an executive session that […]
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To clock enthusiasts, Portland doesn't rock; it ticks
PORTLAND — Your time has almost come if you’ve been counting the minutes until the return of the iconic clock that stood in Monument Square since 1975. For the past three months, the landmark has been missing as it undergoes repair. But it could be reinstalled as soon as late August. The city-owned clock had […]
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Portland summer meals program participation multiplies
PORTLAND — As students enter their last month of summer break, early reporting on participation in the city’s summer meals programs indicates a dramatic increase from 2012. After a concerted effort by the School Department to advertise and offer food at more locations, Food Service Director Ron Adams said attendance has probably doubled from last […]
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North Yarmouth compiling record of historic homes
NORTH YARMOUTH — If your North Yarmouth home was built before 1900, the town wants to hear from you. North Yarmouth is compiling a list of historic structures, and residents who own a house, barn or structure built before the 20th century, or those who know of know of a building of that age, are […]
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Additional Portland school funding likely headed to Sept. 4 vote
PORTLAND — Voters will likely see another school budget referendum in September after a majority of the City Council Finance Committee voted last week to recommend the referendum to the council. In a 3-1 vote on July 25, with Chairman John Anton opposed, the committee recommended the council on Aug. 5 take up the issue […]
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Retiring Portland City Councilor John Anton: 'I didn't want to get complacent'
PORTLAND — While two political veterans have already taken out nomination papers for a three-year, at-large seat on the City Council, one name that won’t appear on the ballot is that of the councilor they hope to replace, John Anton. Anton has said publicly that he will not seek re-election for a third consecutive term. […]
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Changes in the works at Portland Fire Department
PORTLAND — The Fire Department is preparing to roll out a series of organizational and procedural changes in response to a consultant’s study conducted earlier this year. Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria on Friday said the department will begin phasing in the changes by the end of the summer. While he wouldn’t discuss details, the chief […]
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Portland powers the growing Otto Pizza empire
PORTLAND — In 2009, Portland was pizza impoverished. Mike Keon walked up and down Congress Street looking for a decent slice and came up short. Seizing the opportunity, the fisherman and chef formed a partnership with Anthony Allen, the best pie maker he knew, to open Otto Pizza. “We started very barebones with all used […]
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Panel puts Portland schools renovation plan on hold
PORTLAND — Despite a push from the School Board, parents and school administrators, a $39.9 million project to renovate three elementary schools will likely have to wait until June 2014 before going to voters. City Council Finance Committee members last week shot down a board proposal to hold a November referendum on work at Presumpscot, […]