For every 1 voter in support of the $160 million proposal for a consolidated K-3 school at The Downs, 1.75 were opposed. The Town Council wants to find the key reasons behind the opposition.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Chicken and mushrooms with roasted pears for dessert
On a recent rainy Sunday evening, I enjoyed this delicious one-pot meal made by my son-in-law Chris. We sat around the dinner table together near the warm woodstove, multiple puppies under our feet, and all of us took a collective deep breath. I had been traveling out west, enjoying 70-degree weather, constant sunshine and eating […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Forum: What makes Falmouth’s village center a village?
What’s in a word? When it describes the center of a community developed intentionally over 37 years, it matters a lot. When the word is “village,” height and style matter, too. Falmouth’s village as depicted on signage and its village center ordinances have such a history dating to at least the 1986 Route 1 Study. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Learn about squirrels’ impact on forest growth
The Scarborough Land Trust will host “How the Personalities of Mammals Shape Forest Growth” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Town Hall. Squirrels, mice, voles and other small mammals play a key role in forest regeneration, according to a press release from the land trust. University of Maine researchers have been investigating the impact […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape arena group to host youth hockey tournament
Registration for a youth ice hockey tournament in Cape Elizabeth is now open. The nonprofit Cape Community Arena Group will host a Youth Pond Hockey Tournament Dec. 27-28 at its outdoor rink at Gull Crest, with proceeds going toward rink maintenance and activities this winter. Players in the U10 through U19 age categories can participate. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough River dredging to begin next week
Dredging of the Scarborough River, starting at Pine Point in Scarborough, will take place over the next few months as part of a federal project. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 13. Operations will take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the project is complete, estimated to be Jan. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Anderson, Thompson head to Town Council in Cape Elizabeth
Jennifer McVeigh and Cynthia Voltz will return to their seats on the School Board.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cohen, Coleman elected to South Portland City Council
Voters choose Claire Holman, Jennifer Ryan and Rosemarie De Angelis for the School Board in Tuesday’s elections.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Voters choose Anderson, Caterina and Cushing for Scarborough Town Council
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s election was 55%.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Nov. 7 election results: Cumberland
Voters in Cumberland on Tuesday approved a change the town charter, moving the first Town Council meeting date after a June election when necessary to accommodate the Juneteenth holiday. The charter previously mandated that the council meet the first Monday after an election to swear in newly elected members. Now, members will be sworn in […]