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  • School budget cuts will be Scarborough Town Council's call

    SCARBOROUGH — As he prepared for Thursday night's special School Board meeting, Finance Committee Chairman Chris Caiazzo said the ultimate revision of the $39 million fiscal year budget rejected by voters on May 14 will come next week from town councilors. Councilors will hold a spec...

    David Harry • News •
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:40 am

  • Cape Elizabeth to hold forums on Greenbelt plan

    CAPE ELIZABETH — The Conservation Commission has scheduled two public forums to discuss updates to the town's Greenbelt plan. Discussion at the first meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Town Hall, will center around possible recommendations and goals in the n...

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    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:00 am
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  • Falmouth council hopefuls face off in candidates forum

    FALMOUTH — The four candidates running for Town Council weighed in Monday on some of the town's hot topics during a Candidates Night sponsored by The Forecaster. Moderator Andy Sparks interspersed questions seeking individual answers with others that sought single-word, written an...

    Peggy Roberts • News •
    Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  • Porter challenges Napolitano for North Yarmouth selectman seat

    NORTH YARMOUTH — Two candidates are competing for one seat on the Board of Selectmen in the June 9 election. Incumbent Paul Napolitano is being challenged by Tim Porter. In addition to the selectman election, Todd Nicholson is running unopposed for the School Administr...

    Sarah Trent • News •
    Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  • No hurdle too big for Freeport High School senior

    FREEPORT — Kathy Stilkey has lived with cerebral palsy since she was a child, but she hasn't let it prevent her from pursuing her dreams. This fall, Stilkey, 18, will attend the University of Maine at Farmington to pursue an education and career in acting. Stilkey sai...

    Amy Anderson • News •
    Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  • Huge lobster roll, lots of music at Old Port Fest

    PORTLAND — The 36th Annual Old Port Festival takes place Sunday, June 7. This year's unofficial kick-off to summer features seven music stages throughout the Old Port, an exotic petting zoo, rock climbing wall, amusement rides for kids – and what promoters hope will be a record-... 2

    Kate Bucklin • News •
    Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 12:06 pm

  • 'To comfort all her friends': Vigil for slain teenager attracts large Portland crowd

    PORTLAND — More than 150 people gathered Monday evening in front of a Cumberland Avenue apartment building to remember the life of an 18-year-old girl who was killed there one week earlier. The vigil in memory of Zoe Sarnacki attracted friends, family members and strangers. Lois R...

    Kate Bucklin • News •
    Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:40 am

  • Abyssinian Meeting House, Irish Heritage Center get development funding from Portland

    PORTLAND — The Abyssinian Meeting House on Munjoy Hill will get $122,000 through the city for a roof, foundation repairs and research of the spring running under the historic Newbury Street building. Across town, the Maine Irish Heritage Center is getting $73,000 for an elevator s...

    Kate Bucklin • News •
    Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:10 am

  • Portland voters to choose Charter Commission members

    PORTLAND — Voters next week will have the chance to decide who will make recommendations that could alter the way the city is governed. There are 19 candidates for Charter Commission. Eight will compete for four at-large seats and each district race has at least two candidates. Th...

    Kate Bucklin • News •
    Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:10 am

  • Portland road work leaves business on the brink

    PORTLAND — Donatelli's Variety at 1223 Washington Ave. is offering a series of specials called the "Stimulus Package." Deals include two pasta dinners with meatballs for $7.95 and three large ham subs plus a liter of Pepsi for $11.99. Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., a large ...

    Randy Billings • News •
    Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 9:00 am
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