NORTH YARMOUTH — During his service on several town committees for more than three decades, finding middle ground while keeping a level head has been one of Rob Wood’s goals. The North Yarmouth Events Committee noted those attributes and others in naming Wood its “Distinguished Citizen for 2018.” Wood will be honored at the town’s […]
September 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth to vote on rental housing rules
YARMOUTH — The Town Council last week sent a tenants rights ordinance to voters in November, rather than adopt the proposal. The proposed ordinance would establish a Rental Housing Advisory Committee and require landlords to give tenants 75 days’ notice for rent increases. In July, a petition was submitted in support of the ordinance. Under the Town Charter, if […]
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New job search site, MaineJobs.com, comes to life for a career fair on Wednesday, Sept. 26
Join us between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The Point Community Center in South Portland. Job expo and career development seminars are free with no registration required.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Ceremonies commemorating lives lost in 9/11 terror attacks held around the country
In Portland, a remembrance ceremony is held at the 9/11 memorial at Fort Allen Park.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Jennings: Portland shelter plan 'not a done deal'
PORTLAND — The committee tasked with exploring where a new service center may be established for the city’s homeless population is not expected to make a recommendation until Sept. 25. But after a 2 1/2-hour community forum Sept. 8 at the University of Southern Maine, the city’s plan to build a 200-bed shelter on Brighton […]
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School fellowship will help develop Peaks Island programs
PORTLAND — With the help of a fellowship at Peaks Island Elementary School, students will learn how to become better stewards of not just their own island community, but the planet as a whole. There will also be a renewed focus on ways to live more sustainability, and making intergenerational connections with the island’s older residents, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Educate Maine gets national award
PORTLAND — The work of Educate Maine is being recognized nationally for bringing the state’s educators and business leaders together to ensure Maine has a well-educated and qualified workforce. Educate Maine is this year’s recipient of the Friend of Education, which is awarded by the National Association of State Boards of Education. The award is designed […]
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Torsch challenges Thibodeau for Portland City Council
PORTLAND — No matter who wins the City Council District 2 seat, it will remain in youthful hands. Incumbent Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, 69 Pitt St., is seeking his second, three-year term in the district, which covers the city’s West End and extends beyond the University of Southern Maine campus. Thibodeau is opposed by Jon Torsch, 461 Cumberland […]
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Brennan, Ledue vie for Portland House District 36 seat
PORTLAND — A political veteran and a newcomer are looking to replace state Rep. Denise Harlow in House District 36. For the Democrats, former Mayor Michael Brennan is looking to return to elected office. Samuel P. Ledue, 1396 Forest Ave., is the Republican candidate. He declined a request for an interview to discuss his candidacy and views. Harlow is […]
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Subway’s $5 foot-long bargain was a major hit while it lasted
It arrived just before the Great Recession and fed millions over a decade, but now store owners are being allowed to discontinue the special.