The prohibition, aimed at curbing tobacco addiction among children, goes into effect in March.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Elder activists join forces to combat climate change
Third Act Maine, made up of retirees, is making itself seen and heard in its effort to get companies to divest in fossil fuel companies.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Think outside the box for gift giving this year
The odds are good that, no matter what your religious affiliation, you are currently in the midst of the holiday gift giving bonanza also known as the month of December. I’ve heard tales of people so organized, so prepared, that their holiday shopping is already complete. Can this be true? Who are you people? My […]
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Letter: For our children’s future, it’s time for gun control
In 1966, a gunman shooting from the University Of Texas tower killed over a dozen innocent people while wounding over 30 more. Almost 60 years later, our country has suffered over 600 mass shootings this year alone. Despite the noble efforts of gun control advocates, legislative solutions have proven futile. New Zealand, after a horrific […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Dec. 15-22
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 12/18 6:15 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 12/19 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 12/21 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Community Center Thu. 12/21 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Thu. 12/21 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall Scarborough Wed. 12/20 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Dec. 14-21
Chebeague Island Tue. 12/19 6 p.m. School Committee Town Hall Wed. 12/20 10 a.m. Select Board/DEP Bennet’s Cove Wed. 12/20 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 12/19 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 12/14 4 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Freeport Thu. 12/14 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town Hall Mon. 12/18 […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Dec. 13-20
Wed. 12/13 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City Hall Wed. 12/13 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 12/13 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 12/14 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Thu. 12/14 12:30 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 12/18 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Wed. 12/20 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Dec. 15-22
Bath Tue. 12/19 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Parks/Rec Wed. 12/20 2 p.m. Community Development City Hall Wed. 12/20 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 12/18 10 a.m. Housing Committee Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 12/18 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 12/18 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Police Dept.’s Giving Tree accepting donations through Dec. 29
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree is accepting donations through Dec. 29. This year’s beneficiary is Maine Needs, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those who need them. Donations of new or gently used items, including winter clothing, snow boots, waterproof coats and gloves, tents, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Ugly Sweater Singalong in North Yarmouth
Prince Memorial Library will host a free Ugly Sweater Singalong at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the North Yarmouth Community Center. The person wearing the ugliest sweater will win a prize free. Eggnog, hot chocolate and holiday treats will be served. The Community Center is located at 120 Memorial Highway in North Yarmouth. […]