The spectacle that is Groundhog Day still went on, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, revelers weren’t able to see Phil and celebrate in person.
2021
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Will Sebago Lake freeze this year?
The question most often heard at local bait shops, on social media pages and anywhere anglers get together is, “Will Sebago freeze this year?” I’ve received several calls from potential clients from out of state wanting to ice fish Sebago. I just chuckle when I tell them that I’m looking at open water. As I […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Two Maine teens killed in Sandy River Plantation crash
Thomas Deckard-Madore, 17, of Strong and Michaela Morgan, 15, of Phillips were killed in the crash on Route 4.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: WHO team visits Wuhan research lab at center of speculation
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inMaine, News
Storm brings snow, gusty winds and sleet to Maine
The nor’easter dropped varying amounts of snow across southern Maine after pummeling much of the East Coast.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Public can weigh in on school-police policies
PORTLAND — The Portland school district is still months away from unveiling policies on how school officials and law enforcement will interact in the absence of school resource officers. The district has 13 policies now that outline the relationship between schools and the Portland Police Department regarding bomb threats, drug and alcohol use, firearms or […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 3-10
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 2/3 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Wed. 2/3 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 2/3 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Thur. 2/4 5 p.m. Parks Commission Thur. 2/4 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Thur. 2/4 5:30 p.m. Ad […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Through My Lens: Maine schools need diverse teachers
Teachers across Maine are still predominantly white, even though the number of students from minority and immigrant backgrounds has increased in the last two decades. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 96.5% of students across the nation were white in 2000. In 2017, 89.3% were white and 3.6% were Black. Maine students are […]
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate
Maine Commercial Real Estate: January 2021 Transactions
Sales, leasing, retail and industrial activity.