Nina Powers and Devin Gifford completed their books through the Young Emerging Authors program.
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Tales from Teens: Young women from No. Yarmouth, Bath, are among Telling Room’s newest authors
Nina Powers and Devin Gifford completed their books through the Young Emerging Authors program.
Safe Passage turns 20: Guatemala aid organization marks milestone with global virtual 5K
Daniel Osorio, who grew up around a Guatemala City garbage dump, found his life transformed through Safe Passage, and he aims to become a filmmaker.
Maine Bicentennial: Freeport
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Solar plan could save Yarmouth $3.15M over 20 years
Solar power generated from an array being built in Sidney is due to offset 85% of the town’s annual electricity expenses.
Freeport to spend $350K to upgrade public safety radio equipment, expand network
The work will expand the town’s radio communications network for the police, fire-rescue and public works departments from two to four antenna sites.
Number of seniors applying for Falmouth tax break program doubles
The program aims to help those who are more vulnerable to financial insecurity and losing their homes.
Closures amid pandemic show the importance of Cumberland, Topsham libraries
As the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down, many families have missed the community education hub that libraries offer.
Falmouth teachers push back against hybrid plan to reopen schools
In-person, remote and hybrid learning models could all come into play over the year, depending on the number of COVID-19 cases that surface in the county.
Falmouth cuts funds for police officer, investigations may be impacted
Worried about potential revenue losses in relation to the pandemic, councilors cut four positions in town government.