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  • Published
    August 19, 2022

    Inside Gray: Aug. 19

    Gray solar array a powerful force in town A ground-mounted solar array near the transfer station has generated enough clean energy as of Aug. 11 to offset 1.09 million pounds of CO2 emissions and enough power to operate an average home for nearly 76 years.   The array was commissioned in December 2020, when Gray partnered […]

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    August 19, 2022

    Inside Windham: Aug. 19

    Local couple on a mission of HOPE in fight against ALS When John Gregoire was diagnosed with ALS 15 years ago, he and his wife, Linda, could have given themselves over to sadness and despair, but instead, they put their heads and hearts together to try to do something positive for other people who were […]

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    August 19, 2022

    School Notebook: Aug. 10

    Junior Olympics Champ New principals in Portland The Portland Public Schools is getting a slate of new school leaders. Nicole Bradeen, the new principal at Longfellow Elementary School, joined Portland Public Schools in 2021 as the district’s coordinator of summer and expanded learning programs. Her prior experience includes being director of community and belonging at […]

  • Published
    August 18, 2022

    Arts Calendar: Aug. 26-Sept. 3

    Jewish immigration Auditions Midcoast Symphony Orchestra: Auditions being held for season starting in September, call 207-315-1712 or email info@midcoastsymphony.org, midcoastSymphony.org. Exhibits/Galleries “Brush With Nature”: Public invited to engage with plein air artists Aug. 27-28 at Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary, West Bath; Gilsland Farm Audubon Sanctuary, Falmouth; Mast Landing, Freeport; Scarborough Marsh. “Cosmopolitan Stylings of Mildred and […]

  • Published
    August 18, 2022

    Cooking at the Cove: August produces an abundance of goodness

    It’s impossible to cover all the recipes that can be made with the abundance of produce on offer right now, but I’m doing my best to keep up as August wanes. This time around, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onions, spinach, watermelon, herbs and blueberries are covered. If you don’t have a zoodle-maker (spiralizer), a simple one […]

  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    Southern Meetings: Aug. 19-26

    Cape Elizabeth Mon.  8/22  7 p.m.  Town Council Special Meeting  Town Hall Tues.  8/23  7 p.m.  Board of Zoning Appeals  Town Hall Thur.  8/25  3:30 p.m.  School Board Policy Committee  Town Hall Scarborough Tues.  8/23  9 a.m.  Senior Advisory Committee  Town Hall/Zoom Tues.  8/23  6:30 p.m.  Transportation Committee  Town Hall/Zoom Thur.  8/25  6 p.m.  Council […]

  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Aug. 19-26

    Brunswick Mon.  8/22  3:30 p.m.  Personnel Board  Police Station Tues.  8/23  4:30 p.m.  Recycling & Sustainability Committee  Zoom Wed.  8/24  10 a.m.  Staff Review Committee  Town Hall/Zoom Wed.  8/24  3:30 p.m.  Personnel Board  Police Station Wed.  8/24  6 p.m.  Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission  TBD/Zoom Thur.  8/25  5 p.m.  Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee  TBD Thur.  8/25  […]

  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    School Notebook: Aug. 17

    Aucocisco founder retires after nearly three decades Founder and Head of School Barbara L. Melnick has retired from Aucocisco School and Learning Center in Cape Elizabeth, effective Aug. 15, and John Alexander has been appointed to replace here as director. Melnick started the school in 1994 to address a lack of educational programs for children […]

  • Published
    August 16, 2022

    Cumberland Conservation Commission needs new members

    Several residents are needed to serve on the Cumberland Lands and Conservation Commission. The LCC and its subcommittees promote the conservation of natural resources and encourage the conservation of water, land and open space and vistas in town. It also oversees the town’s forests and recreational trails and researches and recommends better methods to address […]

  • Published
    August 16, 2022

    Falmouth publishes New Neighbor Guide

    The newly published Falmouth New Neighbor Guide is  targeted to those who are new to town, but it also includes information useful to even lifelong residents. The 64-page booklet includes a history of Falmouth and information on local government, emergency services and the local food pantry. It also has a directory of town departments, a […]