Books/Authors Thursday 4/4 Mike Bove and Steve Langan poetry reading: “The Soundtrack to your Next Panic Attack” and “Bedtime Stories,” Back Cove Books, 651 Forest Ave., Portland. backcovebooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for […]
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Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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People and Business: March 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Elizabeth Kayatta, an attorney at Berman & Simmons, was elected co-chair of the women’s law section of the Maine Bar Association. Chris Boots was elected as a board member for the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and the Legislative Committee co-chair. Bruce King has been named executive director at Maine Boys to Men. […]
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School Notebook: March 27
$1K technical education scholarship available Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is offering a $1,000 scholarship to income-eligible seniors in Cumberland County attending a technical career program and planning to attend a college or technical school the year after graduation. Accepted applicants may also apply for a second $1,000 scholarship to be used for their second […]
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Cape Elizabeth’s town manager takes top job in Cumberland
Matthew Sturgis will replace longtime Cumberland manager Bill Shane, who is retiring in July.
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Local events planned to prep for and view ‘quite compelling’ solar eclipse in southern Maine
Many libraries are distributing free solar eclipse glasses to patrons to prepare for the April 8 event.
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SAD 51 board agrees to plan for new school on Greely campus
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board votes in favor of pursuing the $53.5 million project, which also includes funding for a turf field for the high school and four new classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson School.
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Northern Meetings: March 28-April 4
Chebeague Island Thu. 3/28 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Tue. 4/2 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 4/3 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 4/4 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Falmouth Mon. 4/1 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 4/2 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 4/3 7 p.m. Budget […]
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‘Signs of the Season’ citizen science trainings scheduled
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will begin a series of workshops next week for those interested in participating in the Signs of the Seasons citizen science project, a statewide initiative to identify and record cyclical and seasonal changes in more than 20 different indicator species, such as milkweed, butterflies and loons, […]
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Falmouth seeks artists for community festival
Falmouth’s Community Wellness Committee is seeking artists, artisans and makers to apply for a booth at the first Falmouth Community Fest in June. The festival will take place at Tidewater Community Gardens from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. June 22 and will feature food trucks, live music, art and activities for all ages. The wellness […]
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Recycle Saturday April 6 at Cumberland church
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will collect used paper COVID masks, sneakers, lamps, warm-weather clothing and electric fans at its April 6 Recycle Saturday. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon at the church at 52 Tuttle Road. Used items in good condition will be donated to places such as Preble Street […]