(Ed. Note: The Forecaster welcomes Jeff Christenbury to our stable of freelance writers. Jeff is a graduate of Boston University, a Saco city councilor, a teacher/marketing associate at Thornton Academy and is best known in local circles as the executive producer of the “Maine Rundown” and “Varsity” television shows) PORTLAND—As the final buzzer sounded at […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 5 – 11
Portland Wed. 1/5 3:45 p.m. Creative Portland Corporation CH Thu. 1/6 12 p.m. CDBG Committee CH Thu. 1/6 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission CH Thu. 1/6 5:30 p.m. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Committee CH Thu. 1/6 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Mon. 1/10 3:30 p.m. Friends of Deering Oaks 55 Portland St. Mon. […]
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Habitat plans to build 3 more homes in Freeport
FREEPORT — Three families will have new homes in the spring thanks to another Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland project on the corner of South Street and West Street. This is the third project completed in Freeport, but different in that there will be three homes built on one lot. Amy Dowler, Habitat’s associate […]
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Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Jan. 5 – 16
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Musica de Filia New Member Auditions, Women’s Choir – Mondays, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.; Lyric Choir – Tuesdays, Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Concert Choir – Tuesdays, Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m.; Apprentice Choir – Wednesdays, Jan. 12, Jan. […]
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Wedding woes be gone: How to make your dream wedding a reality
Brides and grooms often have an ideal of what their wedding will be — a vision of their perfect day. While each couple’s vision is unique, they all share the same burden — the ever-rising cost of weddings. Be it a lavish ceremony and celebration with hundreds of guests, or a more intimate affair attended […]
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People and Business: Jan. 5
Seeking local nominees foreco-Excellence awards PORTLAND — ecomaine, a nonprofit recycling and waste disposal operation that is municipally owned and operated by 40 local communities, is accepting nominations for its annual eco-Excellence awards. eco-Excellence Awards are given annually in recognition of green activities by a person or group that has made a difference in the […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 5 – 16
Greater Portland Call for Donations Donations of Yarn Needed, to benefit the International Womens’ Craft Collective, drop off donations at Refugee and Immigration Services, 250 Anderson St., Portland or call Aimee Bullard, 523-2737. Benefits Annual Fresh Fruit Sale, Scarborough Rotary Club, proceeds support scholarships and service projects, orders for navel oranges and grapefruit taken now […]
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Cumberland council to see Drowne Road development plan
CUMBERLAND — A master development plan for the Drowne Road revitalization project is due before the Town Council by Feb. 14. The council on Monday unanimously authorized Town Manager Bill Shane to develop letters of intent for the “sale, lease or transfer” of the town-owned Doane Property – as well as the Public Works facility and […]
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Redskins keep rolling with 50-28 win
By DAVE DYER Staff Writer SACO — For one half of play, it looked as if the girls basketball game between Thornton Academy and Sanford would be a classic defensive battle, with back and forth play and down-to-the-wire scoring. Then came the second half. For the final 16 minutes of play, it was all Sanford, […]
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Redskins keep rolling with 50-28 win
Guarded closely by Thornton Academy’s Lauren Titus, Lindsey Nolette of Sanford looks to make a pass beneath the basket during the second quarter at Linnell Gymnasium in Saco, Tuesday. The Redskins won the game 50-28. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)