The Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine raised $68,736 at its annual yard sale in August. The sale at the Cumberland Fairgrounds exceeded HART’s goal by $8,000. The Cumberland organization, in a press release, said it was grateful for the community’s support and generosity and for its volunteers hard work.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Deadline Oct. 10 for Falmouth comprehensive plan survey
The deadline for Falmouth residents to complete a community survey about the comprehensive plan is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Nearly 600 residents have completed the survey so far. The survey will help to confirm feedback heard at community workshops and through other engagement activities, and responses will help direct planning for Falmouth’s future, especially with regards […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
York board rejects distillery expansion over whiskey fungus concerns
David Woods, who started Wiggly Bridge Distillery 10 years ago, vowed in August to fight the decision if he lost the preliminary application.
Posted inMaine, News
Assistant attorney general enters not guilty plea to OUI charge in Farmington court
Paul E. Suitter, 35, of Portland was stopped Aug. 5 in Wilton after a complaint was submitted of a possible intoxicated driver on Weld Road.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions
The whale, which can weigh more than five school buses, numbers less than 340 and has been in steep decline in recent years.
Posted inTimes Record
Morse High School marks 55 years of homecoming
Morse High School alums will celebrate 55 years of its homecoming tradition on Oct. 6 and 7. Festivities kick off on Friday with a soccer game between the Morse High School and Gardiner High School junior varsity girls’ squads at 3:30 p.m. This will be followed by a varsity girls’ soccer game between Morse and […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
‘Hate has no home in this state:’ Local racial justice group holds rally in Biddeford
The Biddeford-Saco area chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) held a rally on Sunday to protest recent neo-Nazi activity in Maine.
Posted inMaine
Infant thrown from Amish buggy in nighttime crash in Whitefield, official says
The 1-month-old infant suffered minor injuries in the collision, which occurred at about 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Elections letters
Letters to the Editor endorsing candidates in the Nov. 7 election must be limited to 150 words. The deadline for submission is Oct. 20. Email to: [email protected].
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
The Portland Water District trustee seat on the ballot
The two candidates for the trustee seat between Nicole Pellenz and Leroy Crockett.