The city had two pantries for many years. Biddeford Food Pantry remains a resource for those seeking food.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Portland author explores lore of Bigfoot in Maine
A book, written by Michelle Souliere, includes first-person accounts from those who say they have seen the cryptid in Maine.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Sea Dogs to fully open stands next month
Following the lifting of capacity limits for all public outdoor settings by Gov. Janet Mills, Hadlock Field will be able to welcome fans back at full capacity for June games. Masks will not be required when outside watching the game, but will still need to be worn for entry into the ballpark and while indoors […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Hope Acts, Project HOME partner to house asylum seekers
Hope Acts, a Portland nonprofit serving asylum seekers and immigrants, and Project HOME, a project of the Quality Housing Coalition, are teaming up to help asylum seekers secure housing. The organizations have created a housing coordinator position to work with landlords and asylum seekers to find and secure housing, facilitate transitions and train housing mentors […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Pop-up market coming to Portland’s Congress Square Park
The Friends of Congress Square Park will host the inaugural Congress Square Market Sunday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market in Congress Square Park, at the intersection of High and Congress streets, will feature products from neighborhood businesses and Portland-area artists, as well as coffee from the Buzz Coffee Cart. “Going […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Browntail moth infestation treatment begins in Deering Oaks Park
The City’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department this week will use an organic treatment on trees in Deering Oaks Park that are infested with browntail moth caterpillars. A tree survey conducted in conjunction with the Maine Forest Service found that 313 trees out of 316 surveyed, 313 had browntail moth nests on them. Three oaks […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: May 21-28
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 5/25 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee Wed. 5/26 4 p.m. Transportation Committee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 5/25 5 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. 5/25 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 5/26 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 5/26 6:30 […]
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Tate House in Portland wins historic preservation grant
Maine Preservation, in partnership with The 1772 Foundation, awarded $100,000 in historic preservation matching grants totaling to 18 private nonprofit organizations preserving historic buildings in Maine, including the Tate House Museum in Portland. Grants, which ranged from $2,000-$10,000, were provided for exterior painting; surface restoration; fire/security systems; repairs to/restoration of chimneys, porches, roofs and windows; […]
Posted inTimes Record
Memorial Garden at the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum to be open on Memorial Day
The Memorial Garden at the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, 179 Admiral Fitch Avenue on Brunswick Landing, will be open Monday, May 31, from 1-4 p.m. in observance of Memorial Day. It will provide an opportunity to honor and reflect upon the sacrifice made by Naval air personnel. Admission is free. The museum is a 501(c)(3) […]
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Senior College announces free Summer Wisdom Lecture Series on Zoom
Midcoast Senior College’s Summer Wisdom Lecture Series will be held on the first four Wednesdays in June from 1-2 p.m. They will be on Zoom and are free of charge. The four lectures are: “How the U.S. Navy Orders New Ships at Bath Iron Works,” June 2, with Capt. Joseph Tuite, commanding officer, SUPSHIP […]