Portland may ban plastic straws from eateries, beaches, parks
Consumers would still be able to buy straws in stores.
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North Yarmouth woman launches ‘retirement home’ for dogs
Laurie Dorr hopes to provide a home for as many as 15 dogs.
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Construction closes section of South Portland Greenbelt through at least July
The project involves replacing the sewer trunkline from the intersection of Mussey Street, down 3rd Street and onto the Greenbelt 800 feet toward Broadway.
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Portland Forecaster
Portland developers seeks zone change for former school
Stevens Square at Baxter Woods would include local businesses and a fitness center.
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Portland Forecaster
Portland delays decision on support for asylum-seekers
City Council awaits action by Gov. Mills before determining how fund would be administered.
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Portland Forecaster
Councilors advance Peaks Island golf cart limits
The ordinance would include registration fees and require an annual inspection.
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Portland ForecasterPortland youth learn to be strummers for the summer
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Portland ForecasterPortland volunteers aid asylum-seekers as transition plan develops
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Portland ForecasterPainted pianos add sounds of music to downtown Portland
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The ForecasterTo our readers: New websites debut
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The ForecasterPortland council picks Riverton for new homeless shelter
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The ForecasterPortland shows ‘remarkable’ support for asylum-seekers
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Northern Forecaster
Falmouth Town Landing could see first mooring fee increase in decades
Additional funds would help bridge the gap between revenues and operating costs, and address climate change issues.
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Northern Forecaster
Yarmouth bridge project celebration may be on hold
A fatal accident at the Main Street construction site could affect a town committee's plans.
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Northern Forecaster
Yarmouth committee wants to know if it’s barking up the right tree
Residents will be surveyed to gauge local interest in a dog park; locations will be sniffed out.
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Northern ForecasterFalmouth teen walks the walk for sneakers, safety kits
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Northern ForecasterYarmouth girl to share her diabetes story on national stage
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Northern ForecasterCumberland council to vote on $5M facilities bond
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Northern Forecaster
Letter: Thankful for automatic voter registration
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Baseball: GNCBL expands, season picks up steam
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The ForecasterYarmouth production company wins SBA exporter award
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The Forecaster
Coastal History: Mural-maker captured Bath’s shipbuilding legacy
Among other places, artist Jim Stilphen's work can be found in a tunnel and on a post office wall.
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Coastal Journal
Sande’s Picks: Food, beverages at Bath Heritage Days
The City of Ships celebrates its history and the birth of our nation with plenty to eat and drink.
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The Forecaster
Donation to Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick gives grieving parents gift of time
The Cuddle Cot delays deterioration of a deceased child's body; it is a tool hospital staff hope they will never have to use.
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The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: In the midst of June
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Coastal JournalHarpswell farm demonstrates shepherding success
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The ForecasterState seeks input on plan to memorialize Frank J. Wood Bridge
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The ForecasterTedford Housing honors standout volunteers
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The Forecaster
Dog bites girl’s face in Topsham
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The ForecasterBath aging survey reveals concern about independence
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Southern Forecaster
Scarborough OKs Piper Shores addition, conservation funds
The plan includes 16 duplexes, 28 apartments with a common clubhouse, and eight single-family homes.
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Southern Forecaster
South Portland panel to develop master plan for Willard Beach
The plan must also include proposed project timelines and cost estimates for recommendations, and will include a review of previous plans for Willard Beach.
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The Forecaster
Complaints convince South Portland councilors to amend parking rules
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The ForecasterSouth Portland donates $40K to assist asylum-seekers
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The ForecasterScarborough, Saco eye Route 1 safety, access improvements
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The Forecaster
Annual Cape Elizabeth strawberry festival ‘praying’ for better weather
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The Forecaster
Artists to paint the town for Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
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The ForecasterSouth Portland to offer free summer meals for kids
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Southern ForecasterAnnual Cape Elizabeth strawberry festival ‘praying’ for better weather
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Forecaster Sports
Local lax standouts earn All-American mention
All three female and seven of nine male lacrosse All-Americans hailed from Forecaster Country this spring.
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The Forecaster
Scarborough sweeps Class A baseball, softball titles
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The Forecaster
Freeport baseball reaches state final, but falls just short
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Girls Lacrosse: Windham falls in rivalry bout to Falmouth, exits postseason
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The ForecasterSuper Six Polls
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The ForecasterFalmouth girls get defensive, repeat as Class A champs
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The ForecasterFalmouth loses OT heartbreaker to TA in Class A final
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The ForecasterBaker’s eight goals lead NYA boys to Class C title
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The Forecaster
Cape rallies to stun Yarmouth again, this time in triple OT
