The therapy dog is part of Greely High School’s neuroscience-based animal-assisted education program, now in its 23rd year.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
Letter: Freeport town manager did not serve the town
As a recent retiree from the Freeport Finance Department and previously serving as principal financial officer with the city of Portland, I feel the need to express concern for the citizens of Freeport and its employees over the recent resignation of Peter Joseph, town manager. Any responsible town manager would never leave with impending budget […]
People and Business: March 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Stevan Stromsky was hired as senior vice president and community banking development officer for Northeast Bank in Portland. Laurie Halls was hired by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty at the Brunswick location. Aaron Rouse joins RE/MAX Shoreline at their Maine and New Hampshire offices. Laura Pfeiffenberger has been appointed president of Maine Cancer […]
Northern Meetings: March 9-16
Chebeague Island Wed. 3/15 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 3/13 6 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 3/15 5:30 p.m. Prince Memorial Library Advisory Board Library Falmouth Mon. 3/13 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom Freeport Thu. 3/9 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town Hall Mon. 3/13 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission Council Chambers […]
Greely student’s piece will catch your eye at Portland Museum of Art
High school student Brynn Vogel’s artwork was selected for the Youth Art Month exhibit.
SAD 51 board opts to seek additional sites for new school
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board also calls for a community survey on the project to determine why last November’s effort failed.
Grants support ecological projects in Cumberland, Falmouth
The grants from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership will fund sustainable landscaping workshops in Cumberland and a nature backpack program in Falmouth.
Falmouth’s proposed $18.9 million budget prioritizes future building projects
The $18.9 million spending plan includes $300,000 to launch a fund for major projects over the next 10 years, including expansions and renovations at the town’s two fire stations.
Arts Calendar: March 10-17
Comedy Saturday 3/11 Improv with YES&Co.: 3:30 and 7 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $12 yesandcoimprov.com Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20 eventbrite.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or […]
Community Calendar: March 10-17
Books/Authors Wednesday 3/15 Author talk: Lisa Beecher, author of “Living With Mr. Fahrenheit,” a memoir about first responder trauma 6:30 p.m., South Portland Public Library, main library, 482 Broadway. southportlandlibrary.com Thursday 3/16 Book talk: “The Flowers of Buffoonery”: With translator Sam Bett, 6:30 p.m., Mechanic’s Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Free. mechanicshallmaine.org Author talk: Rabbis […]