The town says the project will broaden the commercial tax base while some residents say it will hurt other local businesses and they don’t like that it would be open around the clock.
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Posted inForecaster Sports, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough boys come alive in second half to beat Oxford Hills in prelim
Red Storm get big games from Olin Pedersen, Drew Witas en route to 13-4 victory, Deering showdown next.
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Falmouth Town Council advances Scittery Woods’ workforce housing project
The Falmouth Town Council approves a development agreement with Scittery Woods Partners for the project on Marshall Drive.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Curious minds just may find solution for ospreys
Dang it. If there is one thing I really hate, it is having a perfectly good rant ruined by facts. That is so profoundly annoying. I pass through Bath just about every day. For years and years I have loved watching the osprey that nest atop the power pole. Then, earlier this spring – the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: Bittersweet memories of very real culture shock
You often hear the term “culture shock” when immigrants and native Mainers meet. It is one of my favorite topics, provoking bittersweet memories of my arrival in Maine and how I adapted. Merriam-Webster defines culture shock as “a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to an […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: June 5-12
Wed. 6/5 8 a.m. ReCode Studio 1 Canal Plaza Wed. 6/5 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 6/5 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Zoom, City Hall Thu. 6/6 5 p.m. Parks Commission Rowe School Thu. 6/6 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 6/11 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 6/11 […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: June 6-13
Chebeague Island Sat. 6/8 9 a.m. Town Meeting Town Hall Mon. 6/10 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Rec Center Thu. 6/13 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Public Safety Freeport Thu. 6/6 4:30 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Mon. 6/10 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Town Hall Mon. 6/10 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission Town Hall Tue. 6/11 7:30 […]
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Northern: Spring sports postseason excitement begins
Baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis playoffs in full swing.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, South Portland Sentry
In South Portland, English language learners flock to expanded course offerings
South Portland Adult Education’s ESL programming has ballooned, serving 475 students, up from 25 two years ago.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Woodfords Corner Farmers Market peddles community spirit along with produce
The neighborhood market is open for the second year on Thursdays in the parking lot of Woodfords Church.