Comedy Friday 3/7 “Gals and Pals”: 8 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. events.humanitix.com Friday 3/7 & Saturday 3/8 Leah Rudick: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30-$35. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/8 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., […]
The Forecaster
Local weekly news from the Midcoast to southern Cumberland County from The Forecaster.
Portland Meetings: March 5-12
Municipal meetings for the city of Portland.
Falmouth boys foiled by Kents Hill in state semifinals
Navigators’ season ends with a 4-2 setback.
Cheverus/Yarmouth doubles up Gorham to repeat as B South champion
Repeat title just 45 minutes away after a 4-2 victory; John Bapst or Messalonskee next.
Yarmouth solar farm project spurs opposition
The Yarmouth Planning Board received a proposal from New Leaf Energy to develop solar panels near the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Falmouth to audit trash scofflaws in response to pay-as-you-throw bag noncompliance
The audit will check that households are using the mandatory yellow trash bags, which have decreased in sales in the past year.
Falmouth Town Council passes pesticide and fertilizer ordinance
The controversial ordinance was first introduced last spring and has undergone extensive public input and drafting. It will be in effect on April 1.
South Portland girls dethrone Cheverus to capture elusive Gold Ball
Red Riots lead most of the way, earn first title since 1986 with a 54-48 victory.
South Portland boys drop heartbreaker to Windham in state final
Red Riots can’t hold fourth quarter lead, fall one win shy of title with a 55-52 setback.
Simply undeniable! Falmouth rallies to stun Messalonskee in Class A state final
Davis Mann’s 43-point masterpiece leads Navigators to first title in nine years, 70-60, in an overtime instant classic.