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Mainewhile: Tap into something real and serve one another

by Heather D. Martin December 24, 2024December 20, 2024

Hello, hello, hello and Yuletide greetings to all. Last week, I gave myself the present of writing down some notes, a quick sketch if you will, of my ideal community. I had more to say – so I am keeping that rolling right through the holiday season up to the end of the year. OK, […]

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Seafood and creativity on display at Portland Feast of the Seven Fishes

by Sophie Burchell December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Portland restaurants Bissell Brothers and Regards offered seven-course seafood menus for the traditionally Italian American celebration of Christmas Eve.

Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth testing Metro’s first-ever on-demand shuttle service

by Sophie Burchell December 23, 2024December 20, 2024

The new Metro Connect aims to service areas where the Route 7 bus will no longer stop as of Dec. 29.

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DA office awarded grant to track, test sexual assault kits

by Sophie Burchell December 23, 2024December 20, 2024

The nearly $2.5 million three-year federal grant for the project will make it so Maine is no longer the sole state to not inventory any sexual assault kits.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Letter: Why EV chargers without a gas station in Cumberland?

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Why is the town of Cumberland planning to install EV charging stations at the library using citizens’ tax dollars? This doesn’t seem to be the type of business the town should be in, or does the school need a place to charge their proposed electric buses? It is a slap in the face to the […]