The Yarmouth Town Council voted to adopt this year’s budget at its May 2 meeting.
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Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland town councilors will not seek reelection
Councilors Mark Segrist, Shirley Storey-King and Ronald Copp are stepping down and one at-large seat remains open, with three new candidates looking to be elected.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth residents speak out against workforce housing project
The town is working on an agreement with the developer for 49 two-bedroom units on a 25-acre site behind the police department.
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Northern: Spring sports season nears midway point
Local teams continue to excel across the board.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Through My Lens: College protests in U.S. a ray of hope for Gazans
In the middle of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, an unexpected beacon of hope has emerged elsewhere: the U.S. college protests demanding a cease-fire and advocating for Palestinian rights. As we witness these protests unfold, it’s easy to perceive them as chaotic and disruptive. However, their impact extends far beyond American borders, resonating particularly in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Pesticides are problematic, but possums are not
Ticks. Nature, what even were you thinking? This week alone, I have pulled at least 10 off my dog, two off the barn cat, one off my honey and had a doctor treat my mom. The walk? The one my son and I went on where we stopped counting at 76 ticks we had to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: May 9-16
Chebeague Island Mon. 5/13 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Rec Center Wed. 5/15 5:30 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Cumberland Mon. 5/13 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 5/15 6 p.m. Meet the Candidates: School Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 5/13 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: May 8-15
Wed. 5/8 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City Hall Wed. 5/8 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 5/8 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 5/9 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Tue. 5/14 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 5/14 5:30 p.m. HHS/Public Safety Zoom Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: May 10-17
Bath Mon. 5/13 5:30 p.m. Community Forestry Committee Parks/Rec Wed. 5/15 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee City Hall Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 5/15 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Mon. 5/13 5:30 p.m. Safe Routes to School Zoom Tue. 5/14 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Remembering Mom with her best bread and lemony meringues
My mother was a force – everyone said so. The deliciousness she provided to our family and to everyone who crossed our threshold was epic. I’ve given Mom a mention in this column numerous times and because Mother’s Day weekend is here, and because I’m feeling particularly nostalgic, I include two of her recipes. Mom […]