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National arts group lauds North Yarmouth Irish fiddler

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NORTH YARMOUTH — One might say Séamus Connolly was born to make music, and through his success he has paid homage to those who came before him. "The music was always in my home," the 69-y [...]

News • Alex Lear •
Wednesday

Harpswell band brings storied musician back to conducting spotlight

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HARPSWELL — The last time Robert Modr regularly conducted a band, he was a music teacher in Europe, under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. Now he's returning to the conductor's spot [...]

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Thursday

Abyssinian church in Portland listed among America's most-endangered historic places

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PORTLAND — The Abyssinian Meeting House, a 185-year-old landmark at 75 Newbury St., is being added to a list of the nation's 11 most endangered historic places. The National Trust for Historic P [...]

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Wednesday

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  • Frustrated co-chairman quits Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board

    CUMBERLAND — Citing ongoing frustration with the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors, co-Chairman Jeff Porter said Tuesday that he will resign from the panel effective July 1. The Crossing Brook Road resident called the board "dysfunctional" and said he will not serv...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Wednesday

  • Falmouth library expands hours, mulls renovations

    FALMOUTH — While future plans for Falmouth Memorial Library are still in flux, it is now expanding its hours. On Saturday, the library on Depot Street will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  following feedback from the community and expanded programming, Director Andi Jackson-Da...

    Will Graff • News •
    Tuesday

  • Board not ready to give up on Freeport High School renovations

    FREEPORT — A multimillion-dollar plan to renovate Freeport High School was nixed by voters last week, but it's not dead yet. Voters in Freeport, Durham, and Pownal might see a modified renovation proposal on their ballots in November, a...

    Ben McCanna • News •
    Tuesday

  • North Yarmouth voters OK $2.4M budget, town center plan

    NORTH YARMOUTH — Residents approved next year's $2.4 million municipal budget at Town Meeting June 15. One of the budget elements – $155,000 for the first phase of a proposed economic development plan – generated significant discussion. The goal of the project, spearheade...

    Alex Lear • News •
    Tuesday

  • Portland's new slogan: 'Yes. (It's all) good here.'

    PORTLAND — Yes. Life’s good here. That’s what city officials hope business people, residents and visitors alike have to say about their city, and say it often. Mayor Michael Brennan and Creative Portland Corp. Executive Director Jennifer Hutchins led a highly antic...

    Seth Koenig, Bangor Daily News • News •
    Tuesday

  • Portland schools' new Central Kitchen set to open in fall

    PORTLAND — As the school year ends, creation of a new Central Kitchen is getting into full swing. The School Department's new Central Kitchen is set to open this fall, in time for the first day of school. Food Service Director Ron Adams said the new kitchen will allow the department ...

    Will Graff • News •
    Tuesday

  • Portland City Council sets hearing on marijuana legalization

    PORTLAND — The city is a step closer to legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, after the City Council voted unanimously Monday to hold a public hearing on the matter. The July 15 hearing will be held in response to a citizen-proposed ordinance that would allow adults to p...

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    Tuesday

  • Restaurant proposed for Woodfords Corner in Portland

    PORTLAND — A new restaurant may be coming to the city's Woodfords Corner neighborhood. On Thursday, June 20, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a conditional use application for the dining establishment at 34 Vannah Ave., near the intersection of Ocean and Forest avenues. ...

    William Hall • News •
    Tuesday

  • Portland school renovation plan now up to councilors, voters

    PORTLAND — The City Council and voters must ultimately approve after the School Board last week OK'd a $70 million renovation plan for five elementary schools. The board's plan highlights the School Department's facilities needs, with many aging buildings in serious need of repair or...

    Will Graff • News •
    Monday
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