Hires, promotions, appointments Erin Campbell has been promoted to CFO at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. She joined as senior vice president of finance and accounting last year and was previously CFO at Maine State Credit Union and Brewer Federal Credit Union. David Sayers, CFO at Maine Savings for 15 years, will take on the […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Rescuer Manny Kourinos is Falmouth’s 2023 Citizen of the Year
A mooring business owner and a “regular presence” at the Falmouth Town Landing, Kourinos is honored for saving the life of a woman trapped in a submerged car in Portland last November.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Preliminary plans for Cumberland subdivision get green light
David Chase wants to build 72 single-family condominium homes in West Cumberland, with half qualifying as affordable housing.
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Balance of growth and preservation at core of Yarmouth, Falmouth comp plan updates
Falmouth and Yarmouth have completed updates to the plans that will guide land use and other policies going forward.
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Mainewhile: Rent-a-cat business may be answer to mouse problem
Built in the year 1818, my parents’ home is an utterly charming little post-and-beam Cape, set on the corner of two tiny roads in a rural Maine town. Surrounded by trees and meadow, it paints an idyllic picture and has welcomed, nurtured and cocooned the family for years now. Sit in it quietly, though, and […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: June 26-July 3
Wed. 6/26 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 6/26 5:30 p.m. Clean Elections Review Board Zoom, City Hall Wed. 6/26 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Committee P.I. Community Center Wed. 7/3 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: June 27-July 4
Chebeague Island Tue. 7/2 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Town Hall Wed. 7/3 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 7/2 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Freeport Thu. 6/27 6 p.m. Social/Racial Equity Town Hall Thu. 6/27 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission Town Hall Thu. 6/27 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Town Hall Mon. 7/1 6:30 […]
Posted inForecaster Sports
Spring sports season was unforgettable, even unbelievable at times
Local athletes and teams again stole headlines, garnered more than their share of hardware.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
New welcome center offers services and support for those who work at sea
The new facility on the Portland waterfront will provide a place for hardworking crews to connect with their families, take care of shopping and other personal business and relax, says the nonprofit Seafarers’ Friend.
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Realtors’ golf tourney in Cumberland benefits Travis Mills Foundation
This is the third year Julie and Bryce Davis have organized the event to send veterans and their families on a retreat.