The town of Falmouth has introduced a new system for archiving meeting materials that allows all documents to be accessible in one location on its website. Meeting agendas, minutes and supporting documents will also now be available for 15 years. Users can still find agendas and minutes for specific meetings by date from within the […]
2021
Posted inThe Forecaster
Nomination papers available in Falmouth for council, school board
A total of three seats are up for nomination in town, closing April 12.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker to star in spring plays
Audra McDonald, Kevin Klein, Carla Gugino and Keanu Reeves also have signed on to perform in a new virtual play series while Broadway is closed.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ to debut on Disney+ and in theaters
The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday overhauled its upcoming film release plans, postponing some of its biggest films.
Posted inNation & World
Europe fights third coronavirus wave while U.S. sees potential end
As Americans freely flock to restaurants, shopping malls and water parks, plazas in major European cities remain empty as stores are shuttered and gatherings remain off-limits.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Colorado mass shooting
Democrats vow to press gun control measures and a Senate vote on such bills would be the first in several years, but Democrats lack the votes to pass significant reform.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Amid COVID restrictions, Wolfe’s Neck offers Freeport kids breath of fresh air – and animals
An outdoor program that sprung out of the pandemic last fall starts up again, bringing local schoolchildren closer to nature.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Maine proposes more moose hunting permits to combat winter tick infestation
The number of permits for the fall 2021 hunt would increase by 11%. Biologists also propose a new hunting strategy to test whether it may reduce the impact of winter ticks on Maine’s moose herd.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
$1 million UMaine grant will expand rural telemedicine and distance learning
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund technology improvements at 42 higher education and health care sites around the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats signal push to pass state budget without Republicans’ support
The move could keep Gov. Janet Mills in the driver’s seat on how new federal pandemic relief funds will be spent.