News Briefs

Falmouth curbside recycling schedule changes

FALMOUTH — An error in the town's published curbside recycling schedule means residents will have collection two weeks in a row the end of the month before going back to an every-other-week cycle. For the east, pickup will occur on April 22 and 29 before returning to the normal tw...

Peggy Roberts • News Briefs •
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Portland Trails to discuss future routes

PORTLAND — Portland Trails will hold a public forum Thursday, April 9, to gather input on future trails in Libbytown, Valley Street and Parkside. The nonprofit organization would like suggestions about ways to improve sidewalks, trails and trail connections, and bike facilities in...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
State pier brainstorming session Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — The city will hold its final public input session about the Maine State Pier from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Ocean Gateway Terminal. The workshop, "Creating a Pier for Portland's Future," will include group work sessions where participants ...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
OBI Fire Department offers scholarship

HARPSWELL — The Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department is seeking qualified applicants for the annual Sue Cary Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to help recruit and train new department members. It is offered to high school graduates and GED holders who are residents of O...

Steve Mistler • News Briefs •
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Bath trivia competition back for 3rd year

BATH — Do you know Bath? You're about to find out. The third annual "So You Think You Know Bath," presented by Main Street Bath, will be held at the Winter Street Church, 880 Washington St., from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 3. Teams of local historians will be pitted against ...

Alex Lear • News Briefs •
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Volunteers needed to monitor water quality

BRUNSWICK — Friends of Casco Bay is recruiting volunteers to help the environmental organization monitor water quality at selected sites around the rim of Casco Bay. A five-hour training session will be held April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Southern Maine Community College's ...

Steve Mistler • News Briefs •
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1:22 pm
New Yarmouth planner to start April 6

YARMOUTH — Vanessa Farr will replace Dawn Emerson as the town planner on April 6.

Amy Anderson • News Briefs •
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Yarmouth Wellness fair at Rowe School

YARMOUTH — The fourth annual Yarmouth Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, April 4, from 10 am. to 3 p.m. at the Rowe School. The fair will include up to 30 exhibitors offering alternative heath-care resources like acupuncture, chiropractic services, massage, polarity, Reiki and r...

Amy Anderson • News Briefs •
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm
SAD 51 expects $231K increase in state funding

CUMBERLAND — Initial state subsidy information for fiscal 2010 was delivered to school superindentents late last week and the numbers "look positive" for School Administrative District 51, School Board Finance Chairman Tom Shepard said. Though figures won't be finalized ...

Sarah Trent • News Briefs •
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 1:06 pm
High school prom dress swap, sale in Freeport

FREEPORT — Students can bring their gently used prom dresses to Freeport High School, 30 Holbrook St., on Friday, April 10, between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. for a swap and sale. The Freeport High School junior class is the sponsor of the event, which is open to students from all scho...

Amy Anderson • News Briefs •
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 11:45 am