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Mainewhile: Don’t sterilize Halloween, let kids face and conquer fears

by Heather D. Martin

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. I mean, what’s not to love? It has whimsical costumes, scary stories, a normal bedtime (looking at you, New Year’s) and chocolate. What could be better? Plus, it takes place at this magical time of year where everything is windy and dark, shifting and in flux. Best of all, […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Through My Lens: Interfaith unity needed here as conflict rages far away

by Abdi Iftin

The past couple of weeks have weighed heavily on many of us, especially within the Muslim and Jewish communities here in Maine. For me, as I witness the unfolding events in Israel and Palestine, I can’t help but reflect on a challenging period in my life when I was just 15, growing up in Mogadishu, […]

Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Southern Meetings: Oct. 27-Nov. 3

Cape Elizabeth Mon.  10/30  6:30 p.m.  Housing Diversity Study  Zoom, Town Hall Wed.  11/1  7 p.m.  Conservation Committee  Town Hall Wed.  11/1  7 p.m.  Town Council Workshop  Town Hall Thu.  11/2  6:30 p.m.  School Building Advisory  Town Hall Thu.  11/2  7 p.m.  Recycling Committee  Public Works Scarborough Mon.  10/30  6:30 p.m.  Planning Board  Municipal Bldg […]

Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Oct. 26-Nov. 2

Chebeague Island Wed.  11/1  7 p.m.  Select Board  Town Hall Cumberland Wed.  11/1  9:30 a.m.  Communications Committee  Town Hall Wed.  11/1  7 p.m.  Lands/Conservation  Town Hall Falmouth Thu.  11/2  5 p.m.  Comp. Plan Committee  Town Hall Thu.  11/2  5 p.m.  Long-Range Planning  Town Hall Freeport Mon.  10/30  6:30 p.m.  Sustainability Advisory  Town Hall Tue.  10/31  […]

Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Portland Meetings: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Wed.  10/25  3 p.m.  Fish Pier Authority  Zoom Wed.  10/25  5 p.m.  Rent Board  Zoom Wed.  10/25  6 p.m.  District 2  Zoom Wed.  10/25  6:15 p.m.  Peaks Island Council  Island Community Center Mon.  10/30  5 p.m.  City Council Workshop  Zoom, City Hall Tue.  10/31  8 a.m.  Legislative/Nominating  Zoom Tue.  10/31  4 p.m.  Legislative/Nominating Interviews  Zoom […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster

Coastal Journal Meetings: Oct. 27-Nov. 3

Bath Wed.  11/1  10 a.m.  Housing Subcommittee  City Hall Wed.  11/1  6 p.m.  City Council  City Hall Thu.  11/2  8 a.m.  Climate Action Commission  City Hall Brunswick Wed.  11/1  10 a.m.  Staff Review Committee  Zoom, Town Hall Wed.  11/1  5 p.m.  Conservation Commission  Zoom, Town Hall Thu.  11/2  6:30 p.m.  Capital Improvement Workshop  Zoom, Town […]

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