“One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.’” – Lewis Carroll, “Alice in Wonderland.” Over two decades […]
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Letter: Project Feed needs a temporary relocation
I am a volunteer at Project Feed, an emergency food pantry completely staffed by volunteers. The pantry, located at Woodfords Congregational UCC Church in Portland, has been serving clients since 1975. We distribute 1-2 tons of food each month. Due to extensive planned renovation at Woodfords Church, Project Feed needs to relocate on a temporary […]
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Through My Lens: It takes real courage to have an honest conversation about immigration
Sometimes, it takes real courage to have an honest conversation about immigration, even if that means sitting down with people who are suspicious, unsure or convinced that immigrants are brought in by Democrats to bolster their voter base. This conversation requires us to confront deep-rooted misconceptions and challenge the narratives that have been fed to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Amy Kuhn cares for the community as a whole
Please join us in supporting Amy Kuhn’s reelection to the State House representing District 111 (most of Falmouth). We have been fortunate to have her leadership first on the Falmouth Town Council and for the last two years as our state representative. She is a natural leader, always open to new thoughts and ideas with […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Sept. 11-18
Wed. 9/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City Hall Wed. 9/11 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 9/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 9/16 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 9/17 4 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 9/17 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Wed. 9/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 12-19
Chebeague Island Tue. 9/17 5 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 9/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/12 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Town Hall Thu. 9/12 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Tue. 9/17 6 p.m. Planning Board Site Walk 80 Gray Road Tue. 9/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall […]
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Freeport dominates York in early season showdown
Falcons score twice in game’s first 75 seconds, roll to stunningly decisive 7-0 victory.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, South Portland Sentry
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awards resiliency grants
Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Northern: Fall sports season off to triumphant start
Early results promising for local teams.