SCARBOROUGH — Exploration of land and water is promised Saturday when the Friends of Scarborough Marsh hosts “Experience the Marsh.” The events begin at 10 a.m. with a 90-minute canoe tour, launched from the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center on Pine Point Road. The tour will offer a chance to view seasonal changes in the marsh, […]
September 2013
Posted inAmerican Journal
Portland landmarks group lists 7 historic sites in ‘peril’
The Dow House and Fort Gorges are two of the properties cited by a local nonprofit.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Portland landmarks group lists 7 historic sites in ‘peril’
The Dow House and Fort Gorges are two of the properties cited by a local nonprofit.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland landmarks group lists 7 historic sites in ‘peril’
The Dow House and Fort Gorges are two of the properties cited by a local nonprofit.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Portland panhandling ban
PORTLAND — Three residents are suing the city to overturn a recently enacted ban on loitering in street medians. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine and Boston law firm Goodwin Procter brought the suit Tuesday on behalf of Michael W. Cutting, Wells Staley-Mays and Alison E. Prior. The ban, which took effect Aug. 15, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
RSU 1 board sends $5M school bond to voters
BATH — Voters will decide in November on a $5.2 million bond to fund improvements at several Regional School Unit 1 schools. The RSU 1 Board of Directors on Monday placed the question on the Nov. 5 ballot. A general, public meeting on the referendum is in the process of being planned, along with meetings […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell picks Casella for recycling, waste removal
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen awarded a one-year solid and recycled waste removal contract to Casella Waste Management, which provided the lowest of three bids for 2014 services. Selectmen still have to approve the contract, which would take effect Jan. 1, after it has been drafted by the town and accepted by Casella. The […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Iran tones down anti-Israel rhetoric
Despite Hasan Rouhani’s moderate tone, Israel delegation walks out, calling president’s first speech “game of deception”
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath groups to host 'self-care fair'
BATH — A “self-care fair” will be held throughout the city Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The first ANCHOR (Activity, Nutrition, Community, Health, Outdoor, Relaxation) event is offered by the Bath business community, Main Street Bath, the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, and Access Health. The fair is part of a new Healthy Maine Streets […]