The pesticide ordinance actions of the Falmouth Town Council remind me of grievances expressed in the United States Declaration of Independence: “… We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define […]
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Letter: Yarmouth residents should vote on dam removal
Just read most recent article “Yarmouth approves Royal River Dam removal.” I thought I was abreast of all of the back and forth regarding this. I thought the residents of Yarmouth either voted or would be voting on this monumental decision for this town. We should have a vote. So you had the Army Corps […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Bulletin Board Saturday 2/1 Kids Winter Ball to benefit ARRE Foundation: 3 p.m., Falmouth Congregational Church UCC, 267 Falmouth Road. Ideal for preschool and elementary children and families. $10 per person, $35 per family. bit.ly/3Wxdg2g Friday 2/7 207 Scavenger Hunt: Visiting businesses around Portland for scavenger hunt, discounts and activities. Registration required. portlandmaine.com Love Market: […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Comedy Friday 1/31 & Saturday 2/1 Will Burkart: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 2/6 Free Showcase Thursday: 7 p.m., followed by open mic, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Ongoing “Comics Against Humanity”: Audience plays trivia with stand-up […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Wed. 1/29 Noon Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 1/30 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Fri. 1/31 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 2/3 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 2/4 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Zoom Wed. 2/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
Posted inBoys Basketball, Forecaster Sports, Scarborough Leader, Varsity Maine
Cheverus boys control second half for win at Scarborough
Stags follow up win over Windham with another key road victory, 59-54.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Basketball, Scarborough Leader, Varsity Maine
Cheverus girls shut down Scarborough, avenge earlier loss
Stags make it five wins in six games with a 56-42 triumph.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Lean on relationships and community to combat fear
Did you know that the first recorded use of the “+” and the “-” and the “=” signs, the basic symbols for arithmetic, first entered into common usage in the 1500s? Before that, those ideas were written out as words. And, get this, in 1518 there was an outbreak of “the dancing plague” where people […]
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Northern: It’s almost February, title time nears
The regular season is winding down at the best is yet to come.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Forecaster Sports, Varsity Maine
Gray-New Gloucester boys win at Yarmouth
Patriots get a huge second half from John Patnaude to earn third straight victory, 53-40.