Island Commons is celebrating its 25th year as a nonprofit home for residents who can no longer live independently.
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Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Impassioned young actors deliver ‘The Gaza Monologues’
A group of seven high school and college students hopes their performance will humanize the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Casco Bay High School’s literary magazine a winner
“The Blue Heron” showcases students’ writing, artwork and photography and has also sparked a celebration of literacy at the school.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Celebrated organist James Kennerley to perform in Yarmouth Friday
Celebrated organist and composer James Kennerley and 317 Main Community Music Center teachers will perform in concert from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Yarmouth facility. The concert will feature folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Irish traditional music with an infusion of organ virtuosity, according to a press release. Kennerley, Portland’s municipal organist, is a prize-winning composer […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Skyline Farm announces 24th annual Sleigh Day
Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth will host its 24th annual Sleigh Day from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Draft horses will give sleigh rides through Skyline Farm’s field for $10 per person, or $5 per child age 12 and under. Skilled drivers will also demonstrate sleighing in the riding area. The nonprofit farm’s carriage […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Kick off Black History Month with Ashley Bryan’s truths and joy
There’s no way one month alone, even if it was a regular-length month like June, or even a full 31 days like August, could do justice to the historical contributions made by people of color. Therefore, we should definitely ease up on our expectations for poor little “shortest month of the year” February in its […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Skating my way into a deeper connection with Maine
Engaging in winter sports is about more than just the activities – it’s about the connections, the community, the friends and the conversations. I’ve come to realize that finding enjoyable outdoor activities can truly transform the long and sometimes isolating season into something fun. Skiing at Sugarloaf in past years brought me joy, but there’s […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 2-9
Bath Tue. 2/6 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Wed. 2/7 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Thu. 2/8 8 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 2/5 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/6 5 p.m. Town Commons Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Comp. Plan Steering Zoom, Town […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Thu. 2/1 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Thu. 2/1 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Mon. 2/5 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 2/6 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 2/7 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 1-8
Chebeague Island Tue. 2/6 5 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Tue. 2/6 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Wed. 2/7 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 2/1 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Info Val Halla Falmouth Thu. 2/1 4 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Thu. 2/1 4 p.m. Community Development Town Hall Mon. […]