Leela Marie Hidier hopes her writing evokes empathy around climate change and its consequences.
Northern Forecaster
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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Yarmouth’s Tupper retiring after 32 years as town manager
Nat Tupper, saying it’s time for new leadership in town, announced his resignation last week, effective in January.
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Trunk-or-treats in Yarmouth, North Yarmouth
Yarmouth and North Yarmouth have scheduled Halloween trunk-or-treat events for next week. Yarmouth Community Services will hold its Trunk-or-Treat Spook-tacular on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The event, which also will include food and games, is free but limited to 250 children. To register or to host a trunk, […]
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June Town Council meeting date amendment on Cumberland ballot
Cumberland voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to allow the Town Council to change its first meeting date after a regular June election when necessary in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Currently, the town charter mandates that the council meet on the first Monday after an election to swear in newly elected members. The charter […]
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Northern Meetings: Oct. 19-26
Cumberland Mon. 10/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 10/25 6 p.m. Council/School Board/N. Yarmouth Select Board WH/CC Falmouth Thu. 10/19 5 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Thu. 10/19 7 p.m. Harbor Committee Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 10/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 10/24 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town […]
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Letter: L.L.Bean can lead others to better climate future
We are in the midst of a climate emergency. To deal with this emergency it has been said that we need a WWII-scale mobilization on all levels from the local to the international. On the local level here in my hometown of Freeport, a group of us are encouraging L.L.Bean, with its reputation for being […]
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Letter: Congratulations to all those who make Falmouth Community Supper possible
I am writing to congratulate the Falmouth community on the upcoming 15th anniversary of its Community Supper. Except for a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, each October since 2009 Falmouth’s faith communities have hosted, at the Falmouth Congregational Church parish hall, a roast turkey supper (with local squash, potatoes and apple crisp) for […]
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Letter: Dogs must be leashed on Mackworth Island
My partner and I went to Mackworth Island one morning, looking forward to a peaceful walk along the water. We were enjoying that peaceful walk when, suddenly, a large black dog, running from the other direction, charged toward us, baring its teeth and barking ferociously. The dog’s owner called out, “Are you afraid of dogs?” […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 13-20
Comedy Friday 10/13 From Away Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Saturday 10/14 Iliza Shlesinger: 7 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. $47.50-$92.50. porttix.com Wednesday 10/18 “How Did This Get Made?”: Live podcast, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $55-$95. statetheatreportland.com Recreational Comedy: 7:30 […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 13-20
Books/Authors Friday 10/13 Cidny Bullens book release: 7 p.m., McGoldrick Center, USM campus, 35 Bedford St., Portland. Free, registration required, $25 suggested donation. foundation.usm.maine.edu Tuesday 10/17 Kerry Howley author talk: “Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs,” 5 p.m., Massachusetts Hall, Bowdoin College campus, 239 Maine St., Brunswick. Free. calendar.bowdoin.edu J. Craig Venter author talk: “The […]