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More cats, fewer adoptions stretch Cumberland shelter

CUMBERLAND — If the residents at 302 Range Road could read, their front-page headline this week would be "Bum economy forces more to streets, shelters."

Sarah Trent • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Falmouth councilors want more work from harbor panel

FALMOUTH — The Harbor Committee's proposal for a long-range plan generated much discussion but no real action at Monday's Town Council meeting.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Cumberland council OKs new zoning for Doane property

CUMBERLAND — The Town Council Monday rezoned the Doane property into a new, mixed-use zone aimed to increase town revenues and possible commercial development.

Sarah Trent • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Shore Road pathway would cost Cape $864K

CAPE ELIZABETH — A cost of $864,000 was announced for the proposed Shore Road pathway project Wednesday, surprising pathway committee members who said they expected the price to be at least double that amount.

Sarah Trent • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Duct Tape creations add to Falmouth library auction

FALMOUTH — Memorial Library is gearing up for war next month – a bidding war.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 11:18 am
Vote likely in South Portland on $5.8M school renovation bond

SOUTH PORTLAND — Voters in June are likely to be asked to borrow $5.8 million for school renovations.

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 9:06 am
Championship souvenir

Cape Elizabeth High School senior Alex Bowe, the regional tournament's MVP, cuts down the net in celebration after the Capers won the Western Class B boys basketball title Feb. 21 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. Story in Sports, Page 13. (Jason Veilleux photo)

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Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 8:49 am
Cape, S.P., Scarborough officials share concerns

CAPE ELIZABETH — Officials from South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth met Wednesday night in a first step to identifying areas for local collaboration and through their legislators at the state level.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 6:27 am
Proposed S.P. school budget axes 13 jobs

SOUTH PORTLAND — Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Godin on Wednesday night presented a 3.5 percent budget increase to the School Board, which will conduct budget reviews next week.

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 5:40 am
Falmouth board appoints interim superintendent

FALMOUTH — In a unanimous decision, the School Board voted Tuesday to appoint Assistant Superintendent of Schools Barbara Powers to the position of interim superintendent, effective July 1. She will replace Superintendent George Entwistle III, who is leaving to become superintendent of Belmont, Ma...

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009