The school could be built on a 2.3-acre parcel next to the Cumberland campus that SAD 51 bought this summer.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Forum: Guns are not the problem, but ban AR-15s
Right up front, a disclaimer: I’m a proud card-carrying member of the NRA. I own two guns. One is a .22 caliber Savage Arms rifle with a scope and a 10-round magazine. The other is a Ruger .380 semi-automatic handgun, which has a 6-round clip. And I hold a concealed-carry firearm permit from the state […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Shut the barn door on data breach
It’s the season for taking stock and being grateful, and I am so ready. I am all set for a seasonal reflection, family gatherings, decking halls and whatnot, but given the late breaking headlines, we have to make a small detour first – to cyber crime. Obviously, I would prefer to not have my identity […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Nov. 17-24
Cape Elizabeth Fri. 11/17 10 a.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Mon. 11/20 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 11/20 6:15 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Scarborough Fri. 11/17 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Public Safety Mon. 11/20 6:30 p.m. Planning […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Nov. 17-24
Bath Wed. 11/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 11/20 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 11/20 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/21 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/22 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/22 6 p.m. Rivers/Coastal […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Nov. 15-22
Wed. 11/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 11/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/15 7 p.m. Executive City Council City Hall Thu. 11/16 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Zoom Thu. 11/16 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 11/16 6 p.m. District 4 Ocean Ave. Elementary Mon. 11/20 5 p.m. City […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Nov. 16-23
Chebeague Island Thu. 11/16 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Fri. 11/17 3 p.m. Aquaculture Scoping Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 11/16 5 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Freeport Sat. 11/18 10 a.m. Climate Action Workshop Library Tue. 11/21 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/22 12:30 p.m. Core District Working Group Town Hall […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Five-year goals in the works amid a busy month
While I want to jump right into an update on our strategic planning process, my head and heart are still processing the devastation of the shootings in Lewiston. I hope everyone in our community has had the opportunity to check in on their loved ones, hug their kids and take a breath. The Portland Public […]
Posted inForecaster Sports
Scarborough, Cape standouts sign NLIs
University of Miami, Salisbury, Delaware, George Washington and Davidson the destinations.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: LL.Bean could effect change for the children
A carpool load of 8- or 9-year-olds rolls by me every weekday morning as I stand out in front of the L.L.Bean corporate offices. I imagine they are on their way to the Mast Landing School here in Freeport. The first few mornings they went by, the vehicle’s passenger side windows, both front and rear, […]