Scarborough Community Services is providing some holiday fun next weekend, starting with gingerbread houses and ending with Santa. A gingerbread house decorating event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Community Services Hub. Attendees will be provided an easy-to-build house, icing and candy. There will be free refreshments, music and […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Age Friendly South Portland has winter offerings for seniors
Age Friendly South Portland is undertaking a number of initiatives this winter. SoPo Age Friendly Rides is a new program open to income-eligible seniors and adults with visual impairments. Participants can receive free rides for Portland-area visits to doctors and dentists and for eye exams and therapy sessions. To apply, call the South Portland General […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Climate action workshop scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a Climate Action Plan workshop at the Thomas Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how climate change is impacting Cape Elizabeth directly and will be given the opportunity to discuss concerns, priorities and experiences. All those who live, work, go to school or […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Detour on South Portland Greenbelt Walkway
Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, a detour will be in place while a quarter-mile section of the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway is closed for construction at the Betsy Ross House. The detour near the eastern end the path is expected to remain in place until early 2025. The detour begins where the Greenbelt intersects with Preble […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
State wants to raise roadways to prevent flooding on Route 1, Pine Point Road in Scarborough
The project, a few years away, would heighten low-lying sections of Route 1 and Pine Point Road by 4 feet.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: Appreciating both Somali and American ways of giving thanks
When asked about how immigrants celebrate Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on the rich tapestry of traditions within my own community. Many of my community members celebrate by cooking in their homes, but the menu diverges from the typical American fare of turkey, stuffing and apple pie. Instead, we indulge in a typical Somali meal […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Nov. 23-30
Chebeague Island Tue. 11/28 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Thu. 11/30 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Cumberland Mon. 11/27 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 11/27 5 p.m. Workforce Housing Workshop Town Hall Mon. 11/27 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom, Town […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Nov. 22-29
Wed. 11/22 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Island Community Center Tue. 11/28 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/29 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 11/29 6 p.m. District 5 Zoom
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Thankful to live in world with everyday heroes
There’s a meme that’s been making the rounds of the internet for a few years now: “Not all heroes wear capes.” How true that is. Granted, usually the meme is employed in service to something witty or ironic, like for a kid who figures out how to save their younger sibling from having to eat […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Bath Tue. 11/28 5 p.m. Economic Dev. Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 11/28 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 7 p.m. Tree Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/29 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 11/30 5 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Zoom, […]