Books/Authors Saturday 3/16 Janice Thompson author talk: “Dry Tinder,” 1 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Harpswell. cundysharbor.me Sunday 3/17 Reading Hilde Domin’s poetry: “The Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin,” read by translator Mark S. Burrows, 3 p.m., Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St., Portland. Free, registration required. printbookstore.com Tuesday 3/19 […]
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Fitzpatrick named Maine Gatorade Award winner
Another big honor for the state’s Miss Basketball selection.
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Cape Elizabeth residents ask councilors to consider ‘peanut roundabout’ in town center
The suggestion comes as the Town Council hears an update on an $842,000 plan to address traffic and safety concerns at the Route 77 intersections with Scott Dyer and Shore roads.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Salmon with a maple twist for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I’m reminded of my trips along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland and all the lovely restaurant meals I’ve enjoyed there where salmon is served front and center. Here in the states, I eat a lot of salmon as well, and am always looking for ways to change it […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Q&A sessions on new budget planned throughout district
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2024-25 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 Board of Directors have been presented with the […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland surveying residents about land care rules
South Portland’s Landcare Management Advisory Committee would like to hear from residents about landscaping practices. The city’s landcare management ordinance regulates pesticides and fertilizers, and the committee wants to know what residents know and think about it. Responses to a survey will help the committee and city evaluate the ordinance and plan next steps. For […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community forums scheduled on Scarborough superintendent search
The Scarborough Board of Education is seeking input from staff and school and community members as they search for a new superintendent. Residents will be asked at two listening sessions, Thursday, March 28, and Monday, April 1, both at 6 p.m. on Zoom, to discuss the qualities and characteristics they’d like to see in the […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Community Services to hold family Easter events
Scarborough Community Services has two events coming up to help children and their families celebrate Easter. The Easter Bunny has already visited Scarborough and has dropped eggs all over the town. The community services department is asking for help to retrace the bunny’s tracks in a Park Hop. A coloring page map will lead families […]
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South Portland firefighters pump up goal for Checking for Charity fundraiser
The primary beneficiary of the March 24 event will be Make a Wish Maine.
Posted inMaine, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland hotel owner gets zone change for apartment building
The owners say they have no current plans to also build a homeless shelter at the site, but some Thornton Heights residents oppose any type of development because they say the Howard Johnson has been a bad neighbor and their neighborhood has suffered.