Hires, promotions, appointments Cassie Cooper was promoted to associate director at OUT Maine. Cooper joined in the summer of 2023 and was previously school engagement coordinator and helped spearhead the new GSTA Network program for schools to host clubs for LGBTQ+ youth and allies. University Credit Union hired Mandy Austin as vice president of finance. […]
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Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Oct. 18-25
Bulletin Board Saturday 10/19 Harvest Craft Fair and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elks Lodge 188, 1945 Congress St., Portland. Free. 329-0845 Antique and Vintage Clothing Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. Free. thehillarts.me Wolfe’s Neck Center Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 184 Burnett […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 18-25
Comedy Friday 10/18 Maine Made Comedy Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Dark and Dirty”: 9 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $12.88. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/19 “Am I Too High?”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/20 Arielle […]
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 16-23
Wed. 10/16 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Thu. 10/17 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 10/17 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom, Fish Pier Thu. 10/17 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 10/17 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 10/21 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 10/22 4:30 […]
Posted inBoys Soccer, Forecaster Sports, Varsity Maine
The Battle of the Rams goes to Gorham
Gorham starts fast and blanks Deering, 3-0, in late-season showdown.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Investment firm offers to buy North Yarmouth’s interest in cell tower lease
TowerPoint, which specializes in buying digital infrastructure, is offering $850,000 for future rent payments generated by the North Yarmouth tower.
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North Yarmouth residents to vote on charter amendment
An official called the change “minor” and said it would bring the charter up to date with current practices.
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Former Falmouth truck dealer files suit against competitor
Allegiance Trucks is accusing DATTCO and a former employee of misappropriating confidential business information since the sale of its former Falmouth facility to the competitor in 2023 and the employee’s hiring at DATTCO in May.
Posted inMaine, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Proposed Royal River dam removal sparks controversy over possible effects
Yarmouth and North Yarmouth residents are discussing the towns proposals for dam removals and the impact on the river, adjacent properties and recreation options.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell will work toward needed changes
I have known Christina Mitchell and her family for 15 years and am pleased to support her candidacy for state representative. She is a bright, energetic, common-sense leader who works well with others in developing compromised solutions. Her experience as an educator and school board member positions her well for understanding what is needed to […]