The Forecaster

South Portland manager granted emergency powers as city and Cape Elizabeth declare local emergencies

Officials in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth have declared townwide emergencies due to the coronavirus, and begun holding virtual public meetings online. Scarborough will begin holding online town council meetings next week.

Coastal Journal

‘We’re all in the same rowboat’: Southern Midcoast businesses weather tough times amid pandemic

Restaurants are forced to either restrict operations to pick-up or delivery services, or shut down altogether.
Coastal Journal

Bath-area ‘Diaper Project’ comes to rescue for rising number of families

United Way of Mid Coast Maine looked to distribute more than 130,000 diapers this year, up from about 23,000 in 2014, but the coronavirus pandemic is posing challenges.

Portland Edition

Portland Forecaster

Women’s pro Ultimate team takes season suspension in stride

Portland Rising hopes to get in some play this season, but if not will be ready for go for 2021.
American Journal

Local access stations hopeful they’ll be back in low digits

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.
Portland Forecaster

Portland orders residents to shelter in place

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are ordered to stay at home for five days starting Wednesday, March 25, unless they are getting outdoor exercise or patronizing an essential business such as a food provider or pharmacy.

Portland Forecaster

Interest high to replace three longtime Portland state reps
Portland Forecaster

Being in limbo compounds pandemic stress for small business owners
Portland Forecaster

Health precautions impact homeless community
Portland Forecaster

Portland schools to remain closed through April vacation
Portland Forecaster

Maine Bicentennial: Portland
Portland Forecaster

Longtime Voice of the Sea Dogs moving up

Northern Edition

The Forecaster

Freeport student’s art earns wall space at U.S. Capitol Building

Alek Gideon, a sophomore at Freeport High School, is one of Maine's two 2020 Congressional Art Competition winners.
Northern Forecaster

SAD 51 eyes land behind No. Yarmouth community center for new primary school

North Yarmouth could vote later this year whether to gift the 19.4-acre parcel to the school district, of which Cumberland is also a part.
American Journal

Speeches at UN canceled, but Scouts look forward

Two freshmen from Westbrook and Falmouth were among those selected to speak to the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women in April.

Coastal Journal

Freeport continues to explore tax break for L.L.Bean
Coastal Journal

Habitat for Humanity seeks homeowner for Freeport house
Northern Forecaster

Two Oceanview residents test positive for COVID-19 in Falmouth
Northern Forecaster

Falmouth approves $200K towards land trust purchase, final vote March 23
Northern Forecaster

Falmouth school budget up $1.5 million
The Forecaster

‘Part of the human family’: Cumberland church hosts ‘Welcoming Library’ to celebrate diversity

Coastal Journal Edition

Coastal Journal

Cooking at the Cove: Recipes to strengthen the immune system
Coastal Journal

Coastal History: Benjamin Greenleaf and Hannah Moody
Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Support your local restaurants and breweries

The Forecaster

Bath-area high school on target, budget for February 2021 opening
Coastal Journal

Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City group cancels celebration amid coronavirus threat
Coastal Journal

Harpswell cancels most of Town Meeting, postpones budget decision
Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Wolfe’s Neck Center Farm-to-Table Series
Coastal Journal

Coastal History: Fly Rod Crosby
Coastal Journal

Brunswick-area senior service centers prepare for coronavirus

Southern Edition

The Forecaster

‘Pulling the rope in the same direction’: Cape, SoPo, Scarborough adapting to new normal for businesses

Officials note that many essential businesses remain open; among them is a medical marijuana dispensary in South Portland.
Southern Forecaster

South Portland approves solar projects, suspends local bus fares

The South Portland City Council held an emergency meeting to discuss business that couldn't wait until the ban on public meetings expired.
The Forecaster

Cape man retires after a lifetime of public works and service

Robert Malley will be retiring this summer after more than 40 years working for Cape Elizabeth's Department of Public Works, 34 of those years as director.