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The Forecaster
Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Forecaster Sports, Varsity Maine
Scarborough boys hold off Portland in early season showdown
Red Storm make big plays in second half to prevail, 61-53.
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Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Scarborough girls continue fast start by downing Portland
Red Storm improve to 2-0 with a 48-31 victory.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sea Meadow Marine Foundation preserves access to working waterfront
The Yarmouth nonprofit recently repaired its bulkhead, giving harvesters and researchers access to the Cousins River.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Instead of consumerism, try this Icelandic gift tradition
Sometimes things we think of as “usual” are not. This is how I have felt in the wake of the “I’m sorry, what now?” questions and comments, received following my mention that my family has adopted the Icelandic tradition of books on Christmas Eve in lieu of big gifts under the tree. To be honest, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth gets new signs, completing town rebrand
The town of Yarmouth installed 13 new municipal signs around town in the second phase of its rebranding campaign that began in 2022 with a new logo.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Repair Meetups mend items, knit community
At this monthly grassroots gathering, community members come together to repair a wide variety of broken objects and share their skills with both friends and strangers.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland is dying to discuss death
Facilitated by death educator Leona Oceania, Portland residents are coming together to speak frankly about the ins and outs of dying and death.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Gear Hub raises funds to buy its building
After raising $1.56 million over two years, the nonprofit bicycle and outdoor gear organization secured its location on Washington Avenue, allowing for an expansion of programs and continued accessibility.
Posted inField Hockey, Forecaster Sports, Varsity Maine
Lucy Johnson wins Miss Maine Field Hockey award
State’s most prolific scorer keeps sport’s most prestigious award in the family and at Cheverus.