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Nomination papers for South Portland elections available at City Hall

SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents interested in running for elected city offices may pick up nomination papers at City Hall, 25 Cottage Road. City Council seats representing District 3 and District 4, and School Board seats from District 3, District 4 and District 5 are up for grabs in N...

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, July 31, 2009
Correction

A story in the July 24 edition of The Forecaster should have said nomination papers are available in Brunswick for the District 3 School Board seat now held by Eileen Murphy.

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Friday, July 31, 2009
Bath police, volunteers receive national award

BATH — The Police Department and Community Policing last month received the National Neighborhood Watch Award of Excellence. The National Sheriffs Association presented the award jointly with the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the NSA 69th annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, F...

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Friday, July 31, 2009
South Portland, Freeport exits on southbound I-295 close for repairs

PORTLAND — Motorists in Portland, South Portland and Freeport can expect detours at two exits on Interstate 295. The Department of Transportation has closed the Exit 4 southbound on-ramp from the Veterans Memorial Bridge in South Portland through Tuesday, Sept. 15, while construction ...

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 3:00 pm
South Portland City Council balks at putting health-care benefit to voters

SOUTH PORTLAND — Even though there doesn't appear to be enough support to put taxpayer-financed health insurance for councilors to voters in November, the City Council on Monday, Aug. 3, will publicly discuss the benefit that costs about $70,000 a year. At a workshop July 27 at th... 2

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Nomination papers available for Freeport council, board seats

FREEPORT — Nomination papers for the Nov. 3 municipal elections are now available at the town clerk's office at Town Hall. There are two Town Council seats, three seats on the Sewer District Board of Trustees, and one seat on the Water District Board of Trustees to fill. All are t...

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, July 30, 2009
After 3 years of talks, South Portland library union to vote on employment contract

SOUTH PORTLAND — The city and representatives of the fledgling library union have reached a tentative labor contract. Library workers have scheduled an Aug. 6 meeting to discuss and vote on the proposal. If approved by the 16-member bargaining unit, the City Council could vote on ... 1

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Yarmouth superintendent steps into role, Rowe principal steps out

YARMOUTH — The School Committee met Thursday, July 23, with new members and a new superintendent. Superintendent Judy Paolucci, formerly of Rhode Island, moved into her new home June 30 and started work as the school chief July 1. Chairman David Ray has returned to the committee, ...

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Eat in Yarmouth for a good cause: Restaurants to donate proceeds to Bartlett Circle

YARMOUTH — In an effort to help Bartlett Circle senior housing raise the money it needs by September for safety improvements, nine local restaurants are donating proceeds from special promotions in August. Sandra McCatherin, manager of Bartlett Circle, said she and the fundraising committee...

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Brunswick council seeks consensus, but no decision, on new town manager

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council is scheduled to meet privately Aug. 3 to discuss the selection of a new town manager. Councilors aren't expected to announce their choice until later in August. Instead, the executive session is supposed to yield a consensus on the top c...

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:50 pm