Maddie Fitzpatrick is a repeat selection and is joined by fellow hoops standout Leo McNabb
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Comp plan update ready for Yarmouth residents’ review
April 30 is the deadline for providing feedback on the plan that will guide the town policy decisions ranging from housing to transportation in the coming years.
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Letter: Support ordinance limiting pesticide use in Falmouth
In order to protect the healthy, rural nature of Falmouth, the town needs an ordinance to limit the amount of fertilizer and pesticides applied to our land. The town has been monitoring their use for several years. Town data shows that every year, tons and tons of fertilizers and pesticides are applied in the town. […]
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Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
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Success is in the cards for young Yarmouth collector
Seven-year-old Carter Torina of Yarmouth has amassed a following for his trade nights, which are now available online, and he’ll host a show at Hadlock Field this summer.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Grants available to marine businesses for storm repair
Marine businesses impacted by the January coastal storms can apply for Island Institute’s Business Resilience Grant program. Up to $5,000 is available from the Tom Glenn Community Impact Fund for working waterfront businesses directly supporting fishing and aquaculture on islands and in fishing-dependent communities. Priority is given to businesses that support independent harvesters. Applications are […]
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Five new public restrooms to be installed in Portland
Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities is installing five new public toilets in the city to be finished this spring. Two will be at Deering Oaks – one at Kings Court and one at the playground – and two more at the Back Cove parking lot across from Hannaford, and one at the Valley Street community […]
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Mainewhile: Total eclipse gives us means to connect to the universe
I’ve caught it. My coworkers have caught it. The kids at school have caught it. My own kids have caught it, too. Have you caught it? No, no, I don’t mean the latest version of the pandemic. I am talking about Path of Totality Fever. By now, you’ve probably at least heard about it, right? […]
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Northern Meetings: March 21-28
Chebeague Island Thu. 3/21 6 p.m. School Committee Town Hall Thu. 3/28 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 3/25 5 p.m. Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Mon. 3/25 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 3/25 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/26 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, […]
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Portland Meetings: March 20-27
Wed. 3/20 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 3/20 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 3/21 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 3/21 4 p.m. Civil Service Employment City Hall Thu. 3/21 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 3/21 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Fri. 3/22 8 […]