Because I oppose any attempt to speed up traffic flow through the center of town simply to avoid a few minutes’ travel delay, with a resultant loss of the walking/biking lanes, the increased safety risk to the many children who cross Main Street there, and the harm to be suffered to homeowners’ property, I attended […]
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Mainewhile: History months and holidays teach us about our world, inform our future
Here we are at the start of February and, apparently, the federal government has “canceled” Black History Month? It’s hard to tell exactly what has actually been done about this, or what it means to those of us on the ground, but… yeah. The statement from the government declared that no longer will there be […]
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Letter: Iftin’s work is a vital insight into Maine’s immigrant community
While recently ripping up a December issue of The Forecaster to start a fire in my woodstove, I read with deep dismay of Abdi Nor Iftin’s decision to step back for a while from writing the columns that routinely appeared in this paper. Let’s be clear about one thing: Abdi has every right to live […]
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Northern: Playoff time arrives
Girls hockey kicks off postseason parade, more excitement to come.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth seeks input in superintendent search
The Falmouth School Board is asking for public input as it searches for a new superintendent. The board has created several ways for the public to participate in its needs assessment process: There is a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/HSRSTGX, which will be open for input through Thursday, Feb. 13. The board is also holding three virtual […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
GPCOG awarded $11.1M to expand, enhance digital access
The Greater Portland Council of Governments announced it will receive $11.1 million in federal money to enhance digital literacy and cyber safety programming for seniors at community hubs and expand workforce development opportunities in the region and the state. The goal is to build upon ongoing efforts to connect underserved communities by providing training for local tech […]
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Portlanders take up the shovel for elderly neighbors
‘I think in Portland we have a strong sense of taking care of neighbors and friends,’ said Todd Ricker, a volunteer snow shoveler.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Farmers Market sees abrupt end, vendors pivot
Following the approval of a development project at the market location, the market manager said the Yarmouth Farmers Market will no longer be possible in the summers.
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High school students connect, discuss politics with CivilTea Club
On Jan. 31, students from five high schools had conversations on presidential transition of power with Yarmouth High School’s CivilTea Club.
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Portland: Playoff time arrives
Girls hockey kicks off postseason parade, more excitement to come.