The Colisee had no trouble getting its liquor license renewed.

City councilors also granted the ice arena a new special-use permit.

The permits are required for establishments that serve alcohol and provide entertainment.

In related business, the city noted 12 police contacts at the arena during the past year.

“I think that’s pretty impressive, considering the thousands of people that go through there,” said City Administrator Jim Bennett.

He is also vice president of the Colisee board.

– Scott Taylor
Lewiston: Dog-license scofflaws, beware

Dog owners who didn’t license their pets by Jan. 31 face a $25 late fee.

The City Council gave city staff the green light to begin contacting tardy dog owners and reminding them to register their dogs.

Dog license fees are $10 for a male or female dog and $6 for a spayed or neutered animal.

Dog owners can get licenses at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall.

They must show proof that the dog has been immunized against rabies.

All dog licenses expire each year on Dec. 31.

– Scott Taylor
Durham: Budget meetings scheduled

School budget meetings will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Durham Elementary School library.

Fire/rescue, roads and solid waste budget meetings will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Town Office.

The municipal budget will be discussed at the same time and place Feb. 28.

A wrap-up meeting is scheduled for March 1, same time and place, if needed.

Durham: Public hearing set for ordinances

The Ordinance Writing Committee will hold a public hearing to review ordinances at 7 p.m. Thursday at Durham Elementary School.

The ordinances to be reviewed will be presented to voters at the town meeting in April.

Durham: Elementary math scores improve

Durham Elementary School has received two award certificates from the state Department of Education for improved math scores in grades four and eight on the Maine Educational Assessments.

In a letter to Superintendent Shannon Welsh, Education Commissioner Susan Gendron said an important aspect of the No Child Left Behind Act is recognition of schools that improve in math and reading.

Recognition is based on Maine’s Learning Results standards.

Improving schools have met the following criteria in four of the last five years: increased the number of students who meet the standards, decreased the number who didn’t meet the standards, achieved a gain of 20 percent in both reading and math or a positive movement in one area and a 40-percent gain in the other.

The certificates, awarded in recognition of “consistency in improving grades four and eight mathematics,” are on display at the school.

– Connie Footman
Durham: Town Office closed next Monday

The Durham Town Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of Presidents Day.

Durham: Fee charged for overdue dog licenses

The town is now charging a late fee of $15 in addition to the regular dog-licensing fee. People should take their animal’s current rabies certificate when they go to license the dog.

Due to the increase of the rabies vaccine, from a two-year to a three-year vaccine, people can get an update on the rabies vaccine certificate from their pet’s veterinarian.

The clerk can’t add a year to the existing certificate date.

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