The town has until Jan. 1 to implement state-mandated changes to reduce barriers to new housing construction.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sewage system reconstruction closes parts of Willard Beach
A plastic force main being installed will cause fewer problems than the old metal piping in place now, a city official says.
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: When does learning not feel like learning?
Mary Poppins had the right idea. A spoonful of sugar does make the medicine go down, and the Brunswick School Department has found a way to sweeten the learning experience in our science-based programs. Brunswick schools have been working with the Cathance River Education Alliance to bring kids outdoors to learn in a hands-on environment, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Go all out on this go-to macaroni and cheese
My daughter and I sometimes do a bit of friendly bartering – for example, she details my car and in return, I make her a “covered dish” to temporarily populate her freezer, something that can be slipped into the oven when she needs it. At the top of the list is macaroni and cheese. I’ve […]
Posted inForecaster Sports
Yarmouth boys need OT to survive valiant York
Clippers earn 1-0 victory on Zach Kelly’s goal to keep title defense alive.
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Yarmouth girls surge past Freeport in semifinals
Clippers advance, 3-1, to face Cape Elizabeth or Greely in next week’s regional final.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
2024 dog licenses now available in South Portland
Dog licenses for 2024 in South Portland are now available. All dogs in the city must be licensed annually due to state law. Winter on- and off-leash hours are now in effect at Willard Beach. Through April 30, dogs must be on leash between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. They are permitted to be off leash […]
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Scarborough Kiwanis Club holding sock drive
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club is holding a sock drive through the end of 2023. It will also accept donations of new hats and gloves. Donated items will be delivered to Preble Street and to the Scarborough Police Department’s liaison for unhoused people. Items can be dropped off at Ron Forest & Sons Fence Company, Saco […]
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Scarborough gearing up for letters to Santa
Scarborough Community Services will next week begin accepting letters from children to be sent to Santa Claus. Letters can be dropped in the North Pole Express mailbox in front of Town Hall beginning Nov. 10 and ending Nov. 30. The department requests parents use a letter template found at scarboroughmaine.org. To access and download the […]
