Falmouth High School has been selected as a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. Along with five other state finalists, Falmouth High School will win a package of $2,500 in technology and school classroom supplies. Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition that encourages students in grades 6-12 to use science, […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Drowne Road housing project could cost taxpayers $12.50 to $72.50 a year
Cumberland Councilor Shirley Storey-King said she is concerned about any impact on taxpayers at all.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland’s Shane exemplifies ‘good local government and what it can be’
Cumberland Town Manager Bill Shane, retiring in June, says he’ll miss his day-to-day work with town employees and the Cumberland Community Food Pantry, but “I don’t want to be that guy who doesn’t know when to leave.”
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Retiring Yarmouth town manager gets a fond send-off
Nat Tupper celebrated his retirement at a gathering Jan. 5, wrapping up more than 32 years as Yarmouth’s town manager. Among other gifts, Tupper received a box of notes from town councilors who had worked with him from 1992 to 2024. Public Services employees paid tribute to him with a video. “Of all the town […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: The fight to save the Frank J. Wood Bridge? Please stop
Wow, we really took a thumping in this last round of storms. I’ve been transfixed by the images of Reid State Park and Popham Beach. These places I know well have been transformed into unrecognizable landscapes. We are facing a lot of damage, a lot of cleanup and a lot of questions. As bad as […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Brunswick Mon. 1/29 3 p.m. NIMS Training Central Fire Station Mon. 1/29 6:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/30 2 p.m. Mare Brook Steering Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/31 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/31 4 p.m. Town Manager Recruitment Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Tue. 1/30 5 p.m. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 25-Feb. 1
Chebeague Island Thu. 1/25 6 p.m. Building/Facilities Committee Zoom Cumberland Wed. 1/31 4:30 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 2/1 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Info Val Halla Falmouth Thu. 2/1 4 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Freeport Thu. 1/25 8:30 a.m. Project Review Board Site Walk Cedar Haven Tue. 1/30 7:45 a.m. Economic Dev. Corporation […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Cape Elizabeth Sat. 1/27 10 a.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Gull Crest Mon. 1/29 4 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 2/1 8:30 a.m. School Building Advisory Zoom Thu. 2/1 4:15 p.m. School Board Policy Town Hall Thu. 2/1 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Forum Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/1 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 24-31
Wed. 1/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 1/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Community Center Fri. 1/26 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 1/29 5:30 p.m. Rental Housing Advisory Zoom
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Cheverus/Yarmouth bounces back with win over Cape
Cheverus/Yarmouth erupts for six straight goals in a 6-1 victory.