RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2025-2026 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 board of directors has been presented with the […]
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Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
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Letter: Caroline Rose for North Yarmouth Select Board
On March 18, I encourage North Yarmouth to vote for a fresh change. At candidate night, one candidate stood out as authentic. I commend Caroline Rose for stepping up to be an honest voice for North Yarmouth residents. Though young, she repeatedly demonstrated her capability to engage thoughtfully and is not afraid to take a […]
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Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 13-20
Chebeague Island Fri. 3/14 2 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 3/19 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 3/13 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 3/13 6 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Town Hall Mon. 3/17 5 p.m. Budget Review Workshop Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 3/17 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Thu. 3/20 […]
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Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 14-21
Bulletin Board Saturday 3/15 “Hot Singles In Your Area” mix and mingle: 8 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, 643 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: novelmaine.com Tuesday 3/18 “Come As You Are, Community Resistance Event”: With readings from social activists, and resources from local organizations, 7 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: space538.org Thursday […]
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Mainewhile: Safeguarding historical records should be above partisanship
Museums, libraries and archives – these are my happy places. True, I love a long walk in the great outdoors, but there is something about these hallowed spaces where history, questions and curiosity combine that just makes me fundamentally happy. Casually mention John Cotton Dana or Ennigaldi-Nanna (fun research tangent for you all) to me, […]
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Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 14-21
Comedy Friday 3/14 Comedy for a Cause with Chip Leighton: Benefits Cape Elizabeth High School Parents Association, 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth High School, 345 Ocean House Road. $5-$15. Contact: givebutter.com/HSPAComedy Friday 3/14 & Saturday 3/15 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/15 “Texas Take Out”: […]
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Portland Meetings: March 12-19
Municipal meetings for the city of Portland.
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Falmouth retailers prepare for pesticide ordinance to take effect
Businesses that sell pesticides and fertilizers must indicate which products can be used in Falmouth starting April 1.
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Southern Maine people and business news: March 12
Hires, promotions and appointments at Portland Water District, Maine Sports Commission, Tate House Museum, New Ventures Maine and SailMaine, and a donation to Make-A-Wish from VIP Tires and Service.
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Public art collective spotlights Portland’s Wabanaki past and future
The group, Spinning Wampum, previewed a satiric play about the Casco Bay Treaty and has plans to artistically demonstrate how the city is ‘undeniably Wabanaki space.’