Cape Elizabeth Mon. 3/25 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Tue. 3/26 6:30 p.m. School Budget Workshop CEHS Tue. 3/26 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/28 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Scarborough Mon. 3/25 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Public Safety Tue. 3/26 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: March 22-29
Bath Mon. 3/25 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 3/26 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 3/27 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 3/26 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/26 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/27 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Five principles guided reductions, restructuring
I presented my proposed $161 million budget for the 2024-25 school year to the Board of Public Education two weeks ago – and have already heard quite a lot about what people like about the budget, and also what they’d like to change. I welcome this feedback because I consider the superintendent’s recommended budget a […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Water main on Route 88 in Yarmouth to be replaced starting next month
Yarmouth Water District will be replacing water mains on Route 88 from Main Street to Princes Point Road beginning in mid-April and lasting through the summer. Temporary water mains and services will be used throughout the project to minimize water service interruptions, but some interruptions may be needed. Traffic delays should be expectged and residents […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Learn about solar eclipse Saturday in Cumberland
Ron Thompson of Southern Maine Astronomers will lead a talk, “What’s up with the Solar Eclipse?,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. The free event, intended for all ages, will look into the eclipse phenomenon, preparing residents for the April 8 solar eclipse.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth students advance to National Science Bowl finals
A Yarmouth High School team students won their regional competition for the National Science Bowl this month and will compete next month in the national finals in Washington, D.C. The National Science Bowl, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, brings together middle and high school students from across the country to compete to solve […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
No need for browntail moth control this year in Falmouth, town says
The town of Falmouth will forgo browntail moth control measures this year after an assessment shows a continued reduction of the moth in town. Davey Tree Experts’ assessment showed that no areas along public right of ways meet the “moderate” criteria, and much of the community is free from nests. The town advises residents to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Popular vote treats every voter equally everywhere
In his letter to the editor of March 13 (“Popular vote removes voice of Maine voters“), Michael Buhelt claims the Maine Legislature “voted to remove the voice from every Maine citizen, regardless of party or persuasion, and give it to citizens of other states.” He is completely wrong. States don’t vote. People do. The POTUS […]
Posted inForecaster Sports
Once again, an abundance of winter all-stars in Forecaster Country
Local standouts honored in all sports.
Posted inForecaster Sports
It was a memorable winter sports season, filled with triumph
Local squads stole headlines across the board during a thrilling campaign.