The fourth and fifth offerings of Cumberland’s popular Lawns Gone Wild series will be held on Saturday, June 10, and July 8. The educational series fosters sustainable backyard practices and is offered in partnership with Cumberland’s Sustainability Committee, the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Prince Memorial Library. At the June 10 session, at 10 […]
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Falmouth to kick off its summer concert series June 26
Falmouth’s summer concert series, hosted by Falmouth Parks and Community Programs, begins this month at Village Park. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets to join their neighbors for free musical entertainment. The concert series kicks off with a performance at 6:30 p.m. June 26 with The Flukes, a group of fun-loving […]
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Hunt receives Yarmouth’s 2023 Latchstring Award for service to community
Carla Hunt is the recipient of Yarmouth’s annual Latchstring Award in recognition of her leadership and service to the town. Hunt founded the Yarmouth Compassionate Housing Initiative, which helps asylum-seeking families with transitional housing and works with the New Mainers Assistance Program to connect them with services. She is also president of the board of […]
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Letter: Thank you, Freeport, for speaking up about abuse
A “thank you” as big as the Desert of Maine to Freeport for breaking the silence of domestic abuse in such a bold and beautiful way with Finding Our Voices in May. It started with a “yes” from the Freeport Community Library to host a presentation, with Director Courtney Sparks, Adult Services Librarian Meghan Fogg […]
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People and Business: May 31
Hires, promotions, appointments Lorri Sommer was appointed CEO of The Park Danforth Board of Trustees, replacing Denise Vachon, who retired. Sommer joined The Park Danforth as chief financial officer in 2015, then worked in sales and marketing, admissions and human resources. The Finance Authority of Maine hired Jonathan Poole as director of strategic growth and […]
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Arts Calendar: June 2-9
Comedy Friday 6/2 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$45. statetheatreportland.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Thursday 6/1-6/29 “Works in Watercolor”: Randy Eckard, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Portland. […]
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Yarmouth to celebrate its first LGBTQ Pride Month
Town Councilor Heather Abbott says the inaugural Pride observance makes it clear that the town is “proud to have a vibrant LGBTQ+ community here.”
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Cumberland council candidates urge better communication
Baily Douglass and Scott Jordan are seeking an At-Large seat on the Town Council.
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SAD 51 board candidates say they’re ready to tackle overcrowding issue
Three Cumberland residents are in the running for two seats on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board.
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Larson, Martin launch write-in campaign for Falmouth School Board
Analiese Larson and Emily H. Martin last week launched a write-in campaign for the Falmouth School Board. They hope to unseat Jen Libby and Matt Pines, who are running for reelection on the June 13 ballot. Neither Larson nor Martin could be reached for comment before The Forecaster’s deadline. In a press release announcing their […]