Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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Pickleball takes Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth by storm
The once-obscure sport has quickly grown into one of the area’s most popular activities.
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People and Business: Jan. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Nicole Evans was promoted to executive director at United Way of Mid Coast Maine in Bath. Evans joined United Way as a director of development in May 2022. Before that, she served as executive director for the American Red Cross Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, and held leadership positions at Mid […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Books/Authors Thursday 2/2 Community read, “Parable of the Sower”: 6 p.m. “Parable of the Sower,” a graphic novel adaptation, adapted by Damien Duffy, illustrated by John Jennings. Downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Informal book […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Comedy Monday 1/30 Funny at Flask open mic: 7 p.m., Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.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 in person. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 1/29 UMVA Portland Gallery January Show: 1-4 p.m. “Taking […]
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New Royal River data fuels dam removal efforts
Recent test results show oxygen levels below the level needed to support a fish population.
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Falmouth Schools begin planning for campus of the future
A campus master plan will be created through a multi-year process.
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Cumberland chief’s appointment allows for give and take
Police Chief Chip Rumsey says his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police will allow him to share valuable lessons and bring valuable knowledge home.
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Northern Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 1
Chebeague Island Thu. 1/26 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Thu. 1/26 7 p.m. Climate Action Team Town Hall Tue. 1/31 6 p.m. Aquaculture Town Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 1/26 1 p.m. Portland-Auburn Rail Use Council Zoom Wed. 2/1 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. […]
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Letter: Today’s press lacks crucial journalism
I miss the press. To be more accurate, I miss the presentation of facts, absence of opinion, absence of speculation. I don’t think anyone can argue that the way news is presented is like it was two or three decades ago. I was very young during Watergate and I have studied how it unfolded and […]