2023 – Page 702 – The Portland Press Herald

Two state lawmakers proposing bills to end sweeps of homeless encampments

by Rachel Ohm October 10, 2023October 9, 2023

Representatives from Portland and Bangor are floating the prospect of creating sanctioned camping areas on public property and prohibiting sweeps.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: There’s a benign means of tracking the right whale – let’s use it

by Michael J. Moore Special to the Press Herald October 10, 2023October 9, 2023

Invasive methods of tagging the North Atlantic right whale population cause unjustifiable damage and pain. Investment in tagging must be better directed.

American Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Through My Lens: Provide would-be asylum seekers a realistic picture

by Abdi Iftin October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

We who have experienced the difficult U.S. immigration process can make a significant difference by sharing our stories to help those crossing the border. When we do this, we help people become more informed about what to expect because there is a lot of misinformation out there. One major piece of misinformation I see often […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Southern Meetings: Oct. 13-20

October 10, 2023October 9, 2023

Cape Elizabeth Mon. 10/16 7 p.m. Ordinance Committee Public Forum Town Hall Tue. 10/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 10/19 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Town Hall Thu. 10/19 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Thu. 10/19 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall Scarborough Fri. 10/13 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Zoom, […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Coastal Journal Meetings: Oct. 13-20

October 10, 2023October 9, 2023

Bath Tue. 10/17 5 p.m. Comp. Plan Public Hearing City Hall Wed. 10/18 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee City Hall Wed. 10/18 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 10/16 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 10/16 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 10/17 5 p.m. Town Commons […]

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Portland Meetings: Oct. 11-18

October 10, 2023October 9, 2023

Wed. 10/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Zoom Wed. 10/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 10/16 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 10/17 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 10/17 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Tue. 10/17 5:30 p.m. HHS/Public Safety Zoom Wed. 10/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 10/18 […]

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Oct. 12-19

October 10, 2023October 9, 2023

Chebeague Island Thu. 10/12 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Town Hall Sat. 10/14 9 a.m. School Committee Yarmouth Superintendent’s Office Mon. 10/16 6 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Wed. 10/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 10/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 10/18 5:30 p.m. P.M. Library Advisory P.M. Library Falmouth Thu. 10/12 […]