The Georgetown Working League is accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship program. Application forms have been sent directly to Georgetown resident high school seniors. Georgetown adult residents of any age can apply for a scholarship to support their post-secondary education. Past applicants may reapply whether or not they received a scholarship previously. The forms can be […]
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Real Aging in Maine focus is on photo contest
The Maine Gerontological Society at the University of Maine’s Center on Aging is launching a state-wide photography contest, Focus on Real Aging in Maine. The contest’s purpose, according to a release, is “to refocus and reframe the way we view older Mainers by highlighting positive, realistic portrayals of aging in Maine.” The contest is open […]
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New Morse High School to open Monday, students make documentary about transition
Three Morse High School students are creating a documentary on transitioning from the old Morse High School to a new building. Students and staff were due to start school at the new Morse building on Monday, Feb. 22. “The new Morse High School is an absolutely fantastic place to learn and teach,” said Principal Eric […]
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Freeport seeks public opinion on downtown’s future
FREEPORT — The town of Freeport is looking for public input on community planning for the town’s downtown area. From now through May, the town council, the Freeport Economic Development Corporation and a team of planners and local residents are working on a plan to reimagine the downtown area, according to the town’s website. The […]
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Construction starts on 144-unit apartment complex in Freeport
Beacon Residences will be located on Desert Road on property formerly owned by L.L.Bean.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Underwood Road drainage issue fixed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH— Repairs to Underwood Road wrapped up earlier this month, with contractors planning to add finishing touches in the spring. The $467,000, four-week project repaired the damage caused by erosion to the storm drain outfall at the end of Underwood Road, off Foreside Road near the water. A storm drain outfall is where a storm […]
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College roundup: NCAA to allow limited fans at men’s basketball tournament
There will be 25% capacity at venues to allow for social distancing.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: Charlie McAvoy stepping up to challenge as No. 1 defenseman
Boston showed faith in Charlie McAvoy when it let go of Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug in the offseason, and has not been disappointed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s housing market defies typical January drop, builds on red-hot 2020
The high demand for homes in Maine continued to build on on a record-setting 2020 for the state’s housing market.
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G-7 vows ‘equitable’ world vaccine access, but details scant
Leaders of the Group of Seven economic powers have promised to immunize the world’s neediest people against the coronavirus by giving money and precious vaccine doses to a U.N.-backed vaccine distribution effort.