The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Metro tests changes to Route 7 bus service to Falmouth
The route runs later on weekday evenings, and in the fall, Metro will pilot a micro-transit program to serve the portion of the route that goes to the Town Landing and OceanView.
advertisement
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
School Notebook: Aug. 21
Two seniors chosen as Student Leaders interns Two Deering High School seniors were selected for Bank of America’s Student Leaders summer internship, an eight-week paid program to help students connect with employment and develop their skills. Jael Mowa is working at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. She is the state policy director for […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Comedy Friday 8/23 Michael Brigante: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Breaking Down the House”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Kendall Farrell: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/24 Jay Chanoine: 7 and 9:30 p.m., […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Bulletin Board Saturday 8/24 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 5K: Benefits South Portland Food Cupboard, 8:30 a.m. kids fun run, 9 a.m. 5K, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. $30 advance, $35 day-of. tinyurl.com/bdz5ksy8 Portland School of Ballet open house: 10 a.m. to noon, 517 Forest Ave., Portland. portlandballet.org/psb “Star Party”: With Southern […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Aug. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Craig Robinson was promoted to vice president, commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust, working at its Scarborough branch. He has worked at the bank for three years. Chris Keeler was hired as a regional sales executive at Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families and small businesses. He previously worked […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Aug. 21-28
Wed. 8/28 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 8/28 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council P.I. Community Center
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth hears proposal to remove Royal River dams
The Army Corps of Engineers presented its findings on the impact of returning the river to its natural state.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Teens tune in for car care basics
Prince Memorial Library hosted a car maintenance session for teens, taught by a local auto professional.