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/ -- PLANNING BOARD OFFICIAL OUTLINES / -- I ISLANDS LANDUSE J "The appeal of islands may increase as a result of the ·energy - crisis," said Jerry Holtenhoff, in his leading remarks at the January Steering Committee meeting of CBIDA. He ticked off dozens of interest­ ing facts and data collected by the Planning Board staff in connection with the new master plan for guiding and controlling orderly growth for Portland's future. Did you know, for instance, that Portland owns twenty eight islands ~n Casco Bay including the Ce-t...!. Whiskers and a slice of Hope. Continued on Page 2

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I[ * Another constraint - is the ations of direct relevance to the lack of sewers and increased Land Development Plan were voiced environmental concerns. Most by CBIDA members: island soils are very poor 1. Designation of publicly-owned NOR' BY -EAST for septic tanks, and one way land (state & Municipal) as of limiting development is to "open space"; and strictly enforce plumbing 2. Creations of a suitable apart­ NOR' BY EAST REBORN codes. ment zone in the vicinity * 73% of island land is vacant of Island Avenue, adjacent After a hiatus of several years, and 12% is limited to single to what might be loosely the long established Bay-wide quarterly family dwellings. called "Downtown Peaks Island". news of the islands is taking a long, * There are three dumps which Specific reference was made deep breath of hopeful rebirth. will have to cease operating to the needs of elderly Advertisers will again be welcomed in July 1 of 1975. islanders, who prefer to and a committee of five from the * At the time of the fact continue residence on the Steering Committee has volunteered gathering there were 305 islands, but also no longer to solicit advertising support. junked cars on Peaks; 237 wish to retain ownership. For this initial new issue the on Long and 30 on Cliff. 3. Although concern was express­ market of past and potential Factors which will have a posi­ ed over waterfront parking advertisers has not been completely tive effect on the islands is the problems, this is being treat­ contacted. But plans for the renewal of interest in restoration ed in depth under the feder­ summer issue are to go "full blown" 9f the Waterfront; and the ''recycling" ally funded City Edges Program. and "cover th"e waterfront." of the Old Port Exchange area as 4. The problem of junked autos As in the past, members of a historic area with its new and is being addressed by the CBIDA receive Nor by East as a interesting shops. City Manager's office, in part of their membership. Other Success of the International consultation with the City's distribution will be arranged through Ferry Terminal, and a solid move­ Corporation Counsel. the promotional agencies and usual ment toward developing a New York­ • At its workshop meeting of island locations. · Portland ferry line. February 19, 1974, the Planning Board So weicome all, there's plenty The city has gone on record as reacted favorably to both of the of room for the Peaks Casco Bay limiting any further oil storage aforementioned recommendations and Breeze and the Bay-wide Nor by East expansion on Long Island, or the directed the Planning staff to pre­ to blow it together. Temporary Waterfront, and a refinery is pare an ''open space zone" to be Editor, Bea Chapman ••• with the help completely out for any waterfront mapped on all publicly owned open of all our "by-liners." location. land and to delineate a new apart­ ment (R-5) zone in the vicinity of Island Avenue on Peaks Island. THINK! After this work is completed, the When there's fire around aforementioned zoning proposals will VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY be submitted to the Planning Board, LONG ISLAND board writes and your organization for review. Sincerely, Continued from Page 1 LETTER FROM PLANNING BOARD TO Acknowledging that the City CBIDA has often been accused of not pay- ing ade4!:1ate attention to the _islands, Our phase 9£ m~etings with -~-,a~ ltenhoff Jerry pointed to the new effort to various civic groups and organiza­ ~Assistant Planning Director gather facts and update zoning in tions is now drawing to a close. the best interests of all concerned. The Planning Board and staff is now The Master plan for all of Portland beginning a thorough review of all contains 300 pages and 30 maps comments and concerns expressed by Sales And. representing findings and recommend­ individual citizens and organizations TV-RENTALS ations. The plan is still under the such as yours. Reflecting upon Peaks Island discussion stage with many meetings - CBIDA's meeting of January 5th, where­ Glenn Haines with community groups being held to at the proposed Land Development Plan 766-2082 seek the views and participation of was discussed, two major recommend- the tax-payers. Once officially adopted the master plan will become policy for new zoning. There is a June 30 deadline for the community JACKSON & CASEY participatioµ phase. The new zoning will become Jackson & Casey Plumbing & Heating Corporation, a duly franchised corporation by the State effective toward the end of the year of Maine since 1971, is owned and operated by resident home owners of Peaks Island, Maine. and will include the state's shore land zoning reguia.t.ions • Edward Casey, President of Jackson & Casey Pl. & Heat. Corp., has been a resident pf Peaks Findings pertinent to the islands Island for fifty (SO) years. He and his wife Catherine, own a home located at Evergreen show these faces: Avenue, Peaks Island. Mr. Casey holds a Master Plumbers license, with both the City of Port­ * The U.S. Census Bureau land and the State of Maine. classifies the Casco Bay Islands as the only "urbanized" Ralph Jackson, Vice Pre$ident of Jackson & Casey Pl. & Heat. Corp., has been a resident of Peaks Island, for nine (9) years along with his wife Sharon, and their four daughters. They ialands_ in Maine. reside on Natick Street, Peaks Is., Mr. Jackson holds Master licenses in both plumbing and * Peaks is the most densely heating and oil burner installation and repair. These licenses also are both with the City of populated unbridged island in Portland, and State of Maine. Maine. * Housing trends have been static Jackson & Casey is equipped to meet any plumbing work required, whether it be a new in· until recent years and are now stallation or repair to your present system. In addition, we are most fortunate to have on the upswing. 1960-67 there Mr. Walter Crandall, as superintendant of our carpentering and general construction crew, who was an average of two new houses is experienced in all phases of top quality construction, from the ground up. We can also a year with an average value of supply any wiring fixtures and supplies you require, plus a licensed electrician to do the instal­ lations, whether it be a small wiring problem, or in conjunction with any contract work. Mr. $10,000. In 1972 there was an Peter A. Gomez, whose family lives on Chebeague Island, Maine, does all of our electrical work. average of five new houses a year with a value of $42,000. Our corporation carries Workmans' Compensation Insurance on its employees, and we are Real estate sales and property bonded for larger construction jobs, as well as canying Liability Insurance to cover any unfore­ values are increasing rapidly. seen damage to customer premises, or bodily hann to anyone who might venture onto the job * Constraints· include the fact -during working hours. that most people are wed to Jackson & Casey Plumbing & Heating Corporation can be reached by mail, at Evergreen a car. (The energy crisis Avenue, Peaks Island, Maine. 04108, or telephone Mr. Edward Casey at: 766-2817 or may change that with more Ralph Jackson 766-4408. Free Estimates gladly given. (Advertisement) families becoming bicycle . oriented.) 2

.. . ~.... ON CLIFF ISLAND

A PROFILE OF CLIFF ISLAND Martelle purchased the business in There is no restaurant and but By Roger Berle 1973. Among the various occupations one house of lodging with only a Pres. Cliff Island Association, and talents are enough to provide couple of rooms. Property is Inc. residents with plumb.ing and electri­ generally unavailable here. No cian service, auto and boat mechan­ "off-islander" has bought land (only) Cliff Island is the last inhab­ ical repairs, fiberglass boat work, for a long time and perhaps one ited island away from the perimeter and loader/backhow excavation work. house per year changes hands. of Casco Bay; with the exception of The one church is Seventh Day A population profile finds (State Park) Jewell Island, Cliff Adventist, but its doors are always fishermen as the backbone of the is the closest to Halfway Rock, the open to non-denominational services island. There is a representative approximate center of the Bay. and community purposes. The school span of "ages" consisting of all Cliff ,Island constitutes the last teaches children in grades kinder­ but the twenties, who seem to leave stop in the daily passenger runs of garten-through-8. Subsequently to sample the world's offerings the Casco Bay Lines, which services junior high and high-school child­ before some of them return to settle the residents with three trips daily ren commute to Portland. The Cliff here in their thirties. There are in winter, four in summer. The CBL Island Fire Department operates on maybe two dozen or so "retirees" schedule is such that commutation a volunteer basis and is financed but most of these are so active as to a job on the mainland on a daily and supported by the Portland Fire not to be any burden of consequence. basis is impossible. Department. There is one tank truck The summer residents come from the The winter population currently and one auxiliary vehicle. The "eastern megalopolis" area along stands near 80, but July and August Portland Fire Boat is our link to the seaboard. swell this total closer to 350. Portland Hospitals if a fishe~man's The island was settled in the The approximate acreage is 296. boat is not available. There are early 1700's and still numbers There are about 100 houses here with several doctors among the summer among its natives the names of the some 25 garages, boathouses, fish­ residents. There are no public earlier arrivals: Pettingill, housesJ and the like. Cliff lies buildings (indeed, no public land!) Griffin, Cushing; also prominent within the City of Portland and but the Cliff Island Association as long-time families are the Dyers, hence is subject to the City's Hall is available for any and all O'Reillys, and MacVanes. · laws, taxes, and services. For functions. There is a · community­ There are no "historic ed.ifices" the last thirty years, however, the maintained tennis court with horse­ and perhaps the only feature to Cliff Island Association has pro­ shoe and volleyball accoutrements, stand out from the general beauty vided local "governmental" functions; as well as a sometimes baseball of the island is the area from its membership is•all the winter field. which the island inherits its and most of the summer residents and All the beaches are privately present name, the Bluffs - a cliff­ its purpo.§eS in~ludes th~ Qroblems owned but traditional rights of like rocky section· of land on the and pleasures of Cliff Islanders. usage are granted by owners to southeast wing -of the island. The Real and personal property taxes respectful Cliff Islanders. The island's zoning is 98% residential in recent years have provided Port­ wharf and roads are the only public and no realistic land use plan can land with some $25,000 annually. property on the island. All the probably alter the make-up present­ Central Maine Power Co. provides remaining private property is ly apparent. electricity and New England Telephone "jealously guarded" at the same time Cliff Island is a more "private" Company provides phone service here. as it is generously offered for use type than some of the other islands, Gasoline and heating oil are deliv­ to any who politely ask admittance. as we cherish our private property ered by Harbor Supply Oil Company There is, in fact, even a land and our "independence" (in so far to Fisherman's Wharf. on the island preserve whose acreage is open to as such is practicably possible for ret·ail resale. Fisherman's those who respect its uses and today) but yet we welcome any Wharf also maintains a supply of purposes and who are islanders. On friendly visitor. Our reliance on Liquid Propane gas in tanks, and, the southeast side lies the "boat­ the fishing industry for subsistence although small, offers a represent­ cove", an anchorage sheltered to makes our way of life unique, and ative selection of fresh, frozen, all but summer sou'westers; on its the mix of people makes for a close canned and packaged goods. Beer SE shore lies a small boat yard. but interesting family. The island's and wine are not available. Al beauty speaks for itself.

BRIEFS FROM CLIFF ISLAND

A sixth grade pupil, Laurie BROCHURE Macvane, won the inter-island spelling bee contest at Peaks on March 7. Tashy Flynn of Peaks was CASCO BAY BROCHURE IN THE MAKING of facts. Nor' by East will print runner-up and both will go to one profile in successive issues. Portland April 3, to compete on a The above Cliff Island Incidentally - CBIDA is not larger· scale at Longfellow Junior profile, is one of a series i~ a trying to promote greater influx High School. planned brochure sponsored by the to the quiet islands. The princi­ Casco Bay Island Development Assoc. pal purpose of a brochure will *** covering all the Casco Bay Islands portray the fact that we are not (populated and unbridged). The "touristy" but residential. The FOR TRANSPORTATION brochure will "be art designed and obvious lack of hotels and motels ON LONG ISLAND illustrated. Its purpose is to for sizable patronage will show 766-2554 provide information for inquirers through these factual presentations. John end M,,ry Justice about the Casco Bay Island, many of which are received by such promotional agencies as the Maine Publicity Bureau, Greater Portland THE SPAR Chamber of Commerce and the Depart­ LONG ISLAND ment of Commerce and Industry. The cooperation and quality of Charles "Chub" Doughty writing submitted by the island Proprietor representatives is most commendable. 766-9705 Each was given a .general outline to follow so that there might be some consistency in length and coverage 3 POSTAL

YOUR POSTAL SERVICE

The . origin of the Postal ser­ vice in America can be traced to colonial times when Richard Fair­ banks Tavern in Boston was designed in 1639 as a repository for over­ seas mail. Letter rate at that time was: ½ ounce no more than 30 miles .•.. 6¢ ½ ounce 30 to 80 miles •.•••.••••• 8¢ ½ ounce 80 to 150 miles •.••...•. 12½¢ ½ ounce 150 to 400 miles .•.•.•.• 18½¢ ½ ounce 400 miles or more ..••.•. 25¢ In 1775 Benjamin Franklin became the first Postmaster General under continental Congress. In 1845 the letter rate was: ½ ounce no more than 30 miles .•.• 5¢ ½ ounce 300 miles .•...... ••.•..• 10¢ Today a 1 (one) ounce letter will go any where in the country ALMOST A HAPPY CHRISTMAS of volunteers, and doughnuts and ~ncluding Alaska & Hawaii for 10¢ coffee were served each Friday and if. the person has moved it will In the aftermath of much unhappi~ afternoon through the 5:30 commuter be forwarded until it catches up ness over the long drawn out limited boat time. And on Sunday before with that person with no extra service of CBL during labor negotia~ Christmas who should come aboard charge. tions to end a strike of pilots, a but jolly Santa Edward Rowe Snow That recent jump to 10¢ seemed happy surprise came at Christmas time. of the flying Santa Claus fame, like a lot but as you can see you CBL management responded to a sugges­ handing out goodies at each landing are still getting a real bargan. tion of John Backman that he do some­ for the kiddies. The Postal Service delivers thing in keeping with the season to What made things really cheer­ 90 billion pieces of mail annually. extend some good will to his patrons. ful was the settling of the strike This is almost half the worlds total Mr. Peter T. did so, and with a on November 27 - surely a day of mail volume. More than 475 million flourish. The waiting room was Thanksgiving. parcels were delivered by the US tastefully decorated with the help postal service this past year. · Americans today receive a average of 428 pieces o~ mail each annually, AFS BUS-STOP CONFIRMED contrasted with 6 letters a year 32 foreign students and 2 counselors in 1847. The American Field Service who will arrive from the west coast Speaking of numbers - do you office has confirmed the visit of. to visit the East under the auspices realize that out of that 90 billion of CBIDA before returning to their pieces of mail we deliver if only homelands. They are students 1% of it had reason for complaint completing a school year in an Amer­ by our customers it would be 90 ican home in various parts of ~he million complaints. That is why Country. we are trying to give you better Mrs. Paul Stevens, is general service by new and better ways of chairman for the event which will handling mail. Sometimes there are take place June 28 to July 1. "Dodo" bugs in our new ways but hang on Stevens is looking for hospitality we will get them ironed out. When homes to add to tho1e who have already there is something wrong with your volunteered. You can offer your ~ail we want to know so don't help either through this paper or hesitate to come and talk your writing to her directly at 32 Pleasant problems over with us. Your Street, Portland, 04101. problems are our problems and can only be corrected when you let us know. The Islands were well repre­ It does not, however, diminish our joy at the con­ sented at a recent Postmaster work tinued news reports of Maine streakers. Given the streaking · ~ climate of the state's early spring, we are proud of shop session at the Civic Center in our streakers. What's so great about streaking in Flor­ Augusta by the attendance of E. ida or California; most folks there wouldn't know Cushing Postmaster Cliff Island, S. makes it fun~ the difference. But here in Maine, where country Burgess Postmaster at Chebeague --- men don't remove their woolies until after maple (Excerpt from Maine Times 4/15) syrup seaspn, streaking takes courage as well as exu­ Island and myself. We were there berance. for management training and exchange We love the innocence of the pastime. The symbol· of views to better our service to streaking ism of runnipg naked through a harsh world is one you. of elemental truth. If there has been one ray of hppe Your ·Long Island Postmaster makes it fun in the darkness of the times, it is reflecte(l from those James Coolbrith --- unfettered white asses streaking down the streets. (JNC) We were saddened last week when we learned that Ed . Note: We talked with Jonathan the Portland Press Herald city desk had received scoref Livingstone Seagull to ask if he had of protesting phone calls about a photograph of two noticed any streakers on the Casco streakers the paper published on March 9. We thought Bay Island. He allowed he hadn't DIAMOND ISLAND the picture was one of the finest news-feature shots but had not really been looking as we h_ave seen in any paper; and it was clearly the best MARINE SERVICE the Press Herald has published in many a moon. he ~nd his kind wouldn't care any­ The shooting angle .(rears in view) was totally way. Furthermore with no crowds to LITTLE · DIAMOND !$LAND, MAINE modest, and the inclusion of a co-ed hiding her eyes shock what would be the point? On .....,_ • Groceries - Marine Fuels from the streakers made the picture tell a story that the other hand, why ndt? Island Boat Storage and lepaln no words.oould have described. It was fun, and be­ folk are noted for doing as they fore the streakers made it fun, reading a daily news­ Tel. 766-2087 pap_er has bee9 .~fini.tely unfunny for about the past darned please anyway, so if the decade. Th~ revelation tltat there are citizens of such urge should arise what better place dour sourness that they· can object to streaking comes to have a streak or two. But no as a shock. 4 peaking! CARE FOR CHILDREN

PEAKS ISLAND CHILD CARE CENTER CITED AS MODEL FOR OTHER SMALL COMMUNITIES.

(Ed. Note: The following sections of a Maine Sunday Telegram feature have been excerpted with permission of feature writer Connie Scott.)

Organizing a child care center is no small task. Especially if you live on an island, or in a small Maine town, where natives are apt to view organized child care as a dump­ ing ground for children so their mothers can go coffee klatching, or worse. That was but one of the unique problems faced by Peaks Islanders in early 1971. Today they have not only

anII e~fectively operating center , but one o~ the most successful programs I've seen," according to its director Nick McKenney, who tells how it was done. First the need for a center had to be established. THE ISLAND'S census figures are lumped together with those of other Casco Bay Islands, therefore no data was available as to who or how many people live on Peaks. Estimates place year round population at about 1,000 says the director. Some mothers were already work­ ing to supplement the family income, leaving children with grandparents or neighbors. Rumor had it that others would like to work, but were unable to find suitable care for their children. But who were these people, and how would you contaCt them? Via the Island grapevine, word soon spread, and people came forth. "It I s Just• a soph isticated baby- sitting service" - "they just want to take advantage of federal money," was not uncommon talk. But along Using coat closets crafted by Rick Francine Alves and Lalania Kelso with suspicion, came positive results. Caron these youngsters learn how to study the working& of these double Mothers did want to work, they did care for their own clothes. ended puppets. need reliable child care, they did want a center. The need was estab­ PARSONAGE BECOMES CRAFT CENTER AT lished. LONG I.SI.AND A group was organized, and action There was no resident doctor on the island, but in accordance with taken. Funds were obtained from the The Ivy Class of Evergreen DiQCesan Human Relations Services, Inc. H & W guidelines, a physician and medical care must be available. United Methodist Church is planning and the Maine Department of Health to open the Methodist parsonage in and Welfare. Chosen to house the Through the Kennedy Park Health Station in Portland arrangements were made June for a Craft Shop, the library center was the newly built St. supplied by the Portland Public Christopher's parish hall with its for a pediatric nurse to visit once a week. Library and some children's activi­ shiny kitchen and large room. Nick ties. As there is no longer a . McKenney was hired as director. Children needing hospitalization would be transported by fire boat. resident minister it seemed advisa~ A graduane of the University ble to make use of the parsonage in Of Maine Portland-Gorham, with a Medical care could be given a child at the center until the mothe~ was other ways. Handmade gifts, master's degree in counseling, stationary, cards and paper napkins McKenney had worked in a pre-school able to return to the island, some­ times a matter of several hours. will be on sale. Coffee and cookies program for problem children at Maine or muffins can be purchased to Medical Center. He was to become Island residents were hired as teachers and helpers. enjoy while browsing. Beginning in the only .hon~islander working at the June the Island Craft Shop will be center. "We were interested in people who felt comfortable and who had open Monday through Friday from The center was classified as a 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. one-room shcool under city and state experiience working with pre-schoolers," fire regulations~ All equipment had explains McKenney. "We decided to to be movable so as not to block hire only Island residents because exits. Temporary partitions were not they could better understand the E. E. CLARKE allowed. In order to overcome the child's environment, and because GROCERIES massiveness. of the room, movable money from the program would then be halfwalls, and blocks were used to going back into the community. The designate different areas. Much of island, part of the City of Portland, the furniture and play equipment, too is designated an economically deprived LONG ISLAND area. With a population of about 1,000 costly to have transported by boat, 766-2512 was handcrafted .by local carpenter, $25,000 to $30,000 has an impact." Rick Caron. 5 WATERFRONT VICTORIAN .REPORT A beautiful 5 bedroom 1½ bath PEAKS ISLAND home, fully CBIDA recommends the following insulated and winterized, There's 6. The printing of time schedules . a 45 foot South West facing be required of Casco Bay Lines, as should be revised and printed resulting from informal conferences glassed porch for dining, lounging in color and/or in a manner and sunsets all year long. The with island residents. The below less confusing for the gener­ lovely living room fireplace items reflect the vibrations and al public. with original woodwork and tile feelings of the patrons of the CBL 7, Managers of CBL should ride some of which have been voiced is as functional as it is beautiful. the boats occasionally for Good anchorage and great boating privately to the PUC through petitions informal dialogue with and letters. form your front yard. High $2O's. patrons as a means of improv­ Fully furnished low $3O's. 1. Only well groomed qualified ing public relations. and responsible captains HOWARD U. HELLER 8. CBIDA should work for Radar 774-5858 773-0517 shall be employed by CBL. under the VTS system. 2. All public rest rooms on and off the boats shall be maintained with regular cleaning and shall be open FLASH at all times to the public. 3. Public behavior aboard the LATE NEWS FLASH: The anticipated boats shall be enforced by rate increase request from CBL has the boat captains or their now been announced. CBIDA. will parti­ assignee by crew circulating cipate in the hearing when announced and reporting to captain. Associatn to the public by the Public Utilities REALTORS Scheduling to Long Island 4. Commission. Fact finding will start particularly on weekends immediately and information pertinent should be .more often and on to the impact of the 62% requested in­ time. (Down the Bay includes crease will be welcomed from all con­ other islands en route) cerned. 5. Sunday scheduling should be made on time to the desig~ STATE DRUG STORE nated islands year round. 603 Congress St., Portland L. A. LAROCHELLE, INC. (Mr, Averill) Drugs Sent By M.lil MEN'S WEAR SHOES Tel. 773-8858 204 Commercial s,,..., Portland, Maine BARBOR FISH -MARKET Fish - Clams - Live- Lobster SULKOWITCH Compliments of HARDWARE & PAINT CO. open 9 - 6:30 Sat '9 - ·5 Glass • Electric Supplies FROST MIMEOGRAPH CO. 9 Custom HOJJM Wharf - 1~ Plumbing Supplies (~roes from Boones) 266 Middle Street 363 Fore St., Portland 773- 1406 77.5-0251 PORTLAND MAINE

THE HARRIS COMPANY CARR BROS. CO. Marine and Industrial 54,ppllel 188 Commercial St L. A. LAROCHELLE, INC. Fruit 217 COMMERCIAL ST. Portlan-J Maine Men's W... Shoei Tel.: n5-5601 20tCommtrcial Street PORTLAND, ME. 772-8311 PORTLAND, Maine

VOSE-SMITH CO., FLORISTS CAIi 1105. co. You Can Enioy 646 Congress Street, Portland ,.. Carefree living 773-6436 217 COMMEllCW. ST. PORTI.AND, ME.' 712-8311 Just Ffick the Switch .. . FTD and Teleflora Member Low-Cost Electricity Does Your Work! CENTRAL MAINE COMPLIMENTS OF POWER COMPANY FEENEY'S MARKET Q!nunty nf C!tumhrrlanil Seashore Ave., Peaks Island Groceries - Meat - Fish Fruits - Vegetables • Ice Cubes BURGESS ~ Garden Supplies, Fertilizers FOBES .BF ·

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GOLFING ON CHEBEAGUE

With the mildest winter on record for Maine, Chebeagues' lovely golf course will easily be readied for its usual busy summer. This only golf course in the Bay welcomes golfers . from neighboring islands or even the mainland. It looks good even on a foggy day as shown here.

children a good feeling toward and about police officers. Chebeague's school may be an "egg crate" in design, but it is a "beehive" of activity.

WHERE THE ACTION IS By Jean Dyer, On the first and third Wednes­ Chebeague Island day of the month the Mainestream (Teacher-grades K-3rd) room becomes a branch of the Town Office, Cumberland Town Manager, PARKING We hear a lot about making Jared Clark, provides two office maximum use of school buildings, services and a listening ear. As a result of meetings held This concept is alive and well on To about seventeen children from kindergarten to grade 8, Friday with the Yarmouth Town Council, both Chebeague. towns have agreed to appoint a joint Monday and Friday afternoons is Dance Day. From 2:30 to 4:30 the committee to work out a solution to and Wednesday morning are still room becomes a dance studio for the Chebeague Island parking problems library hours in one of the spare Ricky Morrill, who conducts two on Cousins Island. The Cumberland rooms at the school--this year a classes in tap and one each in modern jazz and acrobatics. The Council voted to ask Representative larger one. . William J. Garsoe to ask the State Tuesday and Thursday mornings children have· the experience of Department of Transportation to the Chebeague branch of _Project taking part in his annual dance hold Legislative Document 2186 in Mainestream provides pre-school recital on the mainland. Their _committee for further study until experience for our three and four­ routines provide the nucleus of the next session of Legislature. year-olda •ud the post Oc tober 15 "PTA Presents", the variety show fives (Oct, 15 is the cut-off date given in the summer as a fund­ The delay will give the towns for school entrance.). Eleven raising activity. A PTA connnittee -time to work out a solution to their children are enrolled in the program supervises the school during dance problem. which is staffed by Nancy Hopkins, lessons and the parents pay for the Cumberland's representatives assisted by Pearl Brekett and island lessons. Also the Women's Exercise on this joint committee are David mothers. Nancy and Pearl come over Group meets at the school just before R. Higgins, Kenneth H. Hamilton, the dance lessons. and Miss Pauline Smith; Yarmouth's from the mainland twice a week to " "do their thing". Project Maine­ Visitors to the school this year representative are Robert C. Hall, stream is presently Federally funded havE\ enjoyed the Hallway Art Gallery. David C. Clarke, and Steven Dougher­ and its primary purpose is working The c..hildren's art work has been ty. with children with possible learning displayed in the school hall rather The committee is charged with disabilities and/or physical handi­ than in the classrooms. the responsibility of looking into caps so they will be better able to An addition to the school the feasibility and acceptability benefit from public school experience. program has been monthly visits by of a 400-car parking lot for Chebea­ This is the second year of the John Bancroft of the Cumberland gue Islanders; purchase o~ the program, and the "readiness" exhibit­ County Sheriff's Dept. In full Blanchard property on Cousins ed by the present kindergarteners uniform he visits each class with ' Island now used as a parking lot after one day a week for half a year a film on safety or police work and by Yarmouth with participation in is impressive if somewhat immeasur~ a friendly presentation to give the some manner by Cumberland; able. BOWEN'S GARAGE BROOKWOOD REAL ESTATE COMPLIMENTS CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, MAINE 04017 All types of backhoe work, OF cellar, septic tank leaching ATLANTIC FEDERAL COTT AGES for 2-week or monthly rental, bed, ditch or a road. SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION June through September . . 455 Congress Street, Portland 774-5755 THREE-bedroom house on acre of wooded Chebeague Island 846-4381 350 Cottage Road, So. Portland 799-2631 land. Basement, oil heat, artesian well. View of water & short walk to shore. $27,500. MANSARD COLONIAL 3 bedrooms, elec. LEWIS C. ROSS heat. Lovely water view. Convenient Contractor and Builder location. $28,500. Chebeague Island, Maine HOUSE on 2½ acres of wooded land. Good 846-4080 water supply. House needs extensive repairs. $12,500. ACRE-PLUS wooded lots in Cart Road Acres. Green area, artesian well, r/w to shore. CHEBEAGUE ISLAND Firm $6600. . Boat Service SEVEN ACRES of woodland bordered by Boats Hauled 111d Repaired ., brook. Plenty of room to call your own. Engines Installed $7,000. Alden Brawer ~ 148 CUSTOM HOUSE WHARF Virginia H. Schroeder COMMERCIAL & PEARL STREETS Real Estate Broker 846-4098 207 - 774-7871 7 Historic District

NEW HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSED

In late 1973, Greater Portland Landmarks prepared nomination papers for an area of the Portland water­ front to be entered onto the National Register of Historic Places in the United States. The boundaries extend­ ed from roughly Commercial Street to Federal Street and from Franklin Street to Maple Street. Many historic and architecturally significant buildings important in Portland's history and growth were included. A series of meetings with the Portland City Council, Old Port Exchange Association, area property owners, and the Maine Historic Preservation Commission left the proposed district somewhat reduced in size, but with all groups agreei~g to the compromise. The Portland City Council has voted to accept the district, and it will now go to the Historic Commission for their vote on March 1. From there it will go to Washington to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for final approval. A more detailed map is on display at the Landmarks office. The dotted lines indicate the NOR BY EAST is published quarterly proposed boundaries of the district. by the Casco Bay Island Development Association for the residents and (Excerpt from the Landmarks Observer) visitors to the Casco Bay Islands. Official publication of Greater-Port­ Advertising Rate: $3.20 per col. inch QUESTIONS land Landmarks.

WE ARE ASKING YOU ' Since Nor' by East goes to many outside of Maine we ~ould like to AS~ what you are thinking about the energy situation and your usual island visitations. All Maine promotional agencies are worried. None have any specific information. So perhaps the concentration of out-of-staters in the Casco Bay Islands may serve as a mini-survey of your current think­ ing. 1. If you are a week-ender will you be coming anyway, somehow, ___ ·or staying away ___? 2 • If you are a summer resident . will you come and stay longer or come less and stay ---shorter_..,.__? 3 . Will you plan to bring a car to the island If so, how many times __-_ -_ -? 4. Will you travel by plane or bus instead of car? 5. If you live on the island either seasonally, or year round, will you take fewer trips away from the Island ? Or will you have completely-- JlEGISTRATION/8.ESERVATION FEE of $10,00 muat accompany each appl1cat1on different summer plans ? (Not refundable unless we cancel class due to c1reumstanees beyond our 6. Do you think the energy crisis oontrol). In add1t1on, TUITION FEE 1• $55,00 per week wh1eh muat be pa1d before f1rst da1 of attendance. enhances-or detracts-from Maine vacationing in general or You must make your own lodg1ng reservat1ona. Ferry schedule and 11st ot auppl1es w111 be malled to you at a later date. For further 1nfor­ island living in particular ut1on call Area Code 212-S?)-0111. Name •..•.•••.•••••••••.••• (optional) ffJJ-ov,"'/;} R(n,Jt>J tJ,4 sat/P1v wiD"J,""''c/,ul(jP 1 State ...... City ...... f,l,AR. 0 (.OO&'tSl. 1 Wc5T 67 STR(~. NYC. 1001.7>. SlvPIO 3c,1 Resident! Year Round Summer C},w(c/:,,,j 1.stw~--- 2.lirw«lt:--- Week-ender-- Additional comments.:-=-:-•••.••••••••• NAM~ ------Results of this mini-survey will ~)JrtSS------be given to appropriate.state officials. ~PHON-£ ------:z.1P C()l)c. ___ Please clip and return to Nor' by East, Box 66, Peaks Island 04108 8