Brendan Twist
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Falmouth library seeks Nov. 4 vote on expansion
FALMOUTH — The Town Council on Monday was receptive to a request from the Falmouth Memorial Library board to hold a voter referendum on a bond for library expansion, but showed concern about the board's ability to fund half the project. Board President Mark Porada asked the council t... → Read More
Portland campaign against underage drinking targets sellers, youth, parents
PORTLAND — A coalition dedicated to combating underage and high-risk drinking hopes information distribution and a series of training sessions for servers, sellers and law enforcement will reduce youth access to alcohol. But the effectiveness of the effort will be difficult to gauge,... → Read More
Deadline nears for completion of deal to conserve part of island off Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Proponents must raise nearly $200,000 over the next three weeks to purchase a 15-acre portion of Clapboard Island for public use and keep it from going back on the open market, a trust representative said Tuesday. Despite the sizable sum, there's optimism among offici... → Read More
Portland-based aviation camp turns kids into fliers
PORTLAND — When Tim Lesiege took over two years ago as director of Portland's Maine ACE Camp, a week-long summer session for aspiring aviators, he was excited about the opportunity to teach kids about all aspects of the aeronautics industry. Lesiege, who every summer takes a wee... → Read More
Falmouth to study restrictions on plastic shopping bags
FALMOUTH — In response to requests from several residents, Falmouth is joining the ranks of towns considering limits on the use of plastic shopping bags. The Town Council on Monday referred the issue to the Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee, with a request that REAC submit reco... → Read More
Scarborough nonprofit gives Portland girl gift of mobility
PORTLAND — A Scarborough nonprofit's gift of a pediatric wheelchair will help a local child with a rare arterial disease travel to school safely and better experience the city of Portland. After receiving radiation treatment for a brain tumor, Desiray Gallerani developed Moyamoy... → Read More
'American Idol' in Portland: 'I'm just hoping that today's the day my dream will come true'
PORTLAND — Hundreds of eager performers from across the region flocked to the Maine State Pier on Wednesday morning for a chance to be the next "American Idol." For the first time, the long-running Fox singing competition show that made artists like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkso... → Read More
Falmouth library likely to seek referendum on expansion financing
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Memorial Library board in the coming weeks is expected to ask the Town Council to hold a voter referendum on borrowing for a proposed library expansion, board President Mark Porada said Tuesday. The amount of the bond request and the time of a vote remain uncl... → Read More
Wind in their sails: Program puts cancer patients on Casco Bay
PORTLAND — Cancer patients and survivors and their families have the opportunity this week to cruise Casco Bay for free in chartered sailboats. SailMaine, a Portland nonprofit that facilitates high school racing programs, summer camps and more, has partnered with the Cancer Comm... → Read More
Portland School Department ed techs accept wage freeze
PORTLAND — The School Board on Monday approved a new contract with the department's educational technicians that freezes wages for the coming year. The contract does provide, however, a retroactive 1 percent cost-of-living adjustment, plus step increases for the past school year... → Read More
Authors: 2 Portland schools exemplify progressive education
PORTLAND — A new book on progressive public education in the U.S. holds up two city schools as shining examples of how learning can be improved. Casco Bay High School and King Middle School are among the schools featured in "Deeper Learning: How Eight Innovative Public Schools A... → Read More
Portland art collective falls victim to rising rents, demand for space
PORTLAND — After more than five years at 511 Congress St., evolving economic realities are forcing Constellation Gallery to search for a new home. The gallery and studio, which serves as a home base for the 30 or so members of the Maine Art Collective, has never been a moneymake... → Read More
Portland schools hope to help kids avoid 'summer slide'
PORTLAND — Eat healthy, exercise and read, read, read. City officials and educators delivered that message Friday to East End Community School students on their last day of classes, as Portland kicked off an expanded slate of summer programming designed to combat "summer slide."... → Read More
New Republican candidate emerges to challenge Falmouth Democrat Breen in Maine Senate District 25
FALMOUTH — A real estate broker who was Maine's first woman police chief on Thursday announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination in state Senate District 25. Cathy Manchester, of Gray, told the Falmouth Republican Committee she is running for office to perform her civic... → Read More
Falmouth School Board hears claims coach bullied students
FALMOUTH — A Falmouth High School field hockey coach who has been accused of bullying students received a show of support from colleagues, parents and former players this week, while the School Board all but closed the book on the issue. Robin Haley's name went unspoken during a publ... → Read More
Falmouth program hopes to aid hungry kids
FALMOUTH — As another school year drew to a close last week, students across the state rushed out to enjoy the many pleasures of summer vacation. And while almost every kid is glad to be rid of tests and homework for a few months, some students will sorely miss one staple of the scho... → Read More
Let's Goth fly a kite: Celebrating Portland's 'longest-running subculture'
CAPE ELIZABETH — Thousands flocked to Fort Williams Park on a recent Saturday afternoon to lounge in the grass, barbecue, and soak up some rays on a blue-skied, 80-degree day. One group, however, infused a dose of darkness and macabre – if only via its fashion sense&n... → Read More
After laying down the law, Yarmouth dad turns app author
YARMOUTH — Andrew Schaefer was a little bit lost. He'd quit law after 12 years as an attorney with Chicago firms Winston & Strawn and Mayer Brown, and he wasn't trying to go back. But his new master's degree in urban history was collecting dust, and staying home with infant twins... → Read More
Cape Elizabeth board: Water tower not fit for cellular use
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday upheld decisions denying building permits needed by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobile to install cellular service antennas and related infrastructure on Avon Road. Attorneys for the cell phone companies argued that a 69-... → Read More
Cape Elizabeth planners back more restaurant seats, sidestep zoning dispute
CAPE ELIZABETH — After a contentious public hearing that veered from dining room seats to wetland zoning, the Planning Board last week voted 6-1 to recommend increasing the maximum number of seats in restaurants in the town's Business A District from 80 to 100. "The number ... → Read More