CUMBERLAND — School Administrative District 51 reduced its carbon footprint by 38 percent between fiscal years 2015 and 2017. The level had been equivalent to about 3,750 metric tons of carbon dioxide, largely because of vehicle use by about 400 employees, bus transportation, electricity and heating. The number has since dropped to about 2,250 metric […]
2017
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland shelter lauded for housing-first work
PORTLAND — The “housing-first” concept to end chronic homelessness was not created in the city, but its implementation has led to national recognition for Portland agencies. “In our world, it is a really big deal. This is the major best practice and best policy center,” Oxford Street Shelter Director Rob Parritt said Oct. 9 about receiving […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Regional School Unit 1 to hold public hearing on new high school referendum
Voters to decide on $75 million in funding with a $7.9 million local share.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Freeport seeking input on cultural plan strategies
Freeport Arts and Cultural Alliance hosts meeting on future cultural plan.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Brunswick elections feature just one contested race
Incumbent Kathy Wilson faces a challenge from Whitney Parish
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth volunteer group's work earns foundation award
NORTH YARMOUTH — Although the road to reconstructing Wescustogo Hall has had its fair share of twists and turns the past four years, the work its rebuilding committee has put into the effort hasn’t gone unnoticed by an Augusta-based nonprofit group. The Wescustogo Building and Design Committee received a Spirit of America award Oct. 10 […]
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Me too’: Alyssa Milano urges assault victims to tweet in solidarity
The response is massive.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham reboots search for next fire chief
TOPSHAM — The town will reopen its search for a fire chief after no one in the first pool of candidates fully satisfied the town’s requirements. Brian Stockdale, Topsham’s fire and rescue chief for seven years, resigned in July to fill that role in Lewiston. Deputy Chief Mike Labbe has since served as acting chief. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth to hold fundraiser to battle rare cancer
NORTH YARMOUTH — Watching a rare form of cancer take the lives of three people she knew well prompted Debbie Grover to do what she could to spread the word about early detection. The assistant town manager’s latest effort to battle NET cancer comes in the form of a Hunters Breakfast fundraiser, sponsored by the […]
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Minot man awarded $300,000 in malpractice claim against Lewiston dentist
Steven Darnell Jr., 35, charged that Dr. Jan Kippax failed to properly treat an infection after oral surgery.