The Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine raised $68,736 at its annual yard sale in August. The sale at the Cumberland Fairgrounds exceeded HART’s goal by $8,000. The Cumberland organization, in a press release, said it was grateful for the community’s support and generosity and for its volunteers hard work.
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Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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Deadline Oct. 10 for Falmouth comprehensive plan survey
The deadline for Falmouth residents to complete a community survey about the comprehensive plan is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Nearly 600 residents have completed the survey so far. The survey will help to confirm feedback heard at community workshops and through other engagement activities, and responses will help direct planning for Falmouth’s future, especially with regards […]
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Letter: Resident finds Falmouth climate proposals lacking
The Falmouth climate proposals can be summarized as more solar, convert to electric heating and more electric cars. A search on Wikipedia for CO2 emissions (MtCO2) by country reveals that between 1990 and 2021 – the world 22,674 to 37,858, China 2,397 to 12,466, India 606 to 2,648, and United States 5,086 to 4,752. China […]
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Letter: Women not merely ‘vessels’ for reproduction
I’m wondering why Pem Schaeffer (“Don’t be deluded by ‘medically necessary’ abortions,” Sept. 20), in response to my previous letter on abortion (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion,” Sept. 5), mentions that he doesn’t know any woman who wants someone else to determine if and when she gets pregnant. Does any state propose that women be […]
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Indoor pickleball facility under construction in South Portland
The 25,500-square-foot Wicked Pickle, with eight courts, will offer lessons and clinics and host tournaments.
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 29-Oct. 6
Comedy Sunday 10/1 Hannah Berner: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $32.50-$55. statetheatreportland.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 9/29 Curator’s Choice: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Portland. richardboydpottery.com “The Painterly Print”: […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 29-Oct. 6
Books/Authors 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 adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday, book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, 35 Union […]
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People and Business: Sept. 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Sebago Technics appointed Jacob Bartlett as the regional manager of its Sanford/York County Office. He joined the firm as a professional land surveyor through the acquisition by Corner Post Land Surveying last year. People Plus elected three members to its board of trustees: Terri Burgess of Brunswick, a registered nurse doing freelance […]
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Yarmouth Town Council votes to support ‘trail until rail’
The council unanimously agrees to recommend that the Legislature approve the use of an old rail line between Portland and Auburn for recreation.
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Fun on farm whole idea of fall festival in Falmouth
The Hurricane Meadows Fall Festival hopes to engage the community with agriculture, farmer and organizer Evan Putnam says.