Greely High School’s chapter of KyleCares is hosting a fundraising event at the Sicilian Table in Falmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The restaurant will donate 10% of proceeds from all dinner reservations and takeout orders to the Greely chapter. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant at 805-1133. KyleCares is a […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Connection program for senior New Mainers going swimmingly
A nonprofit group for immigrant women says its swimming lessons for elders combat social isolation while teaching the participants a new skill.
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2024 Maine State Spelling Bee
Join us at Bowdoin College on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.
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Alexei Navalny’s mother appeals to Putin to release her son’s body so she can bury him
Russian authorities have said the cause of the Russian dissident’s death is still unknown and refused to release his body for 2 weeks as the preliminary inquest continues.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth to host pet first aid class
The Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Parks & Community Programs will host a workshop on pet first aid and CPR from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9. The course , which will provide an overview on what to do for a pet in an emergency situation prior to receiving veterinary care, is limited to […]
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U.S. casinos won $66.5 billion in 2023, their best year ever
Five new sports betting markets that became operational in 2023, including Maine, generated a combined $1.49 billion in revenue, as gamblers seemed to show no fear of inflation.
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Ransomware group LockBit is disrupted by a global police operation
Authorities arrest 2 people and say they gained ‘comprehensive access’ to LockBit’s systems, taking control of infrastructure and obtaining keys to help victims decrypt their data.
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Applications for food production industry grants open to Maine businesses
To support and expand Maine’s food production capabilities, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in partnership with FocusMaine is offering the Tastemakers Initiative for a sixth time. Applications are open to Maine agriculture, aquaculture or fishery businesses, or companies that source from Maine agriculture, aquaculture or fisheries. The Tastemakers Initiative helps established food and beverage companies in Maine […]
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program announces new partnerships to improve food access
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program recently announced a collaboration between its soup kitchen and three local organizations to provide free meals to members of the greater Brunswick community. Beginning March 4, People Plus is offering members a warm soup on Mondays. Independence Association will offer bagged lunches to its service users as well as members […]
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Tuesday’s college roundup: St. Joseph’s women advance in tournament
The USM women also win in conference playoff games.