Freeport grad wins ‘Arrive Alive’ contest Recent Freeport High School graduate Mia Hornschild-Bear won first place in the 19th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. Hornschild-Bear’s winning art is an animation depicting the consequences of distracted driving while encouraging teenagers to stay safe and focused when behind the wheel. […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Regional crisis response team running short on volunteers
Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.
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Southern Meetings: July 21-28
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 7/24 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Scarborough Tue. 7/25 1 p.m. Senior Advisory Committee Zoom Tue. 7/25 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 7/26 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Municipal Bldg Wed. 7/26 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 7/27 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District Municipal […]
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Letter: Showcasing clamming again at Yarmouth Clam Festival
The Clam Festival in Yarmouth has a rich history, starting with the Millionth Visitor Day Parade and merging with Howard Small’s Vacationland Fair, to eventually become the official Clam Festival in 1966. Over the years, the Clam Festival featured various events. Some traditions remain, including the parade, clams, carnival and firefighters’ muster. Any revenue from […]
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Letter: Affirmative action ruling a good thing for everyone
I disagree with Abdi Nor Iftin’s July 5 “Through My Lens” opinion article, “Affirmative action ruling hurts immigrants and everyone else.” In that U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the use of race as a factor in college admissions was rejected, citing it as a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment equal protection clause. The ruling […]
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Letter: Elected officials fail to represent the people
I want to remind every elected official from councilors and select board members to the senators and representatives in Augusta and Washington, D.C., that they were not elected because they know more or are smarter than I am; they were elected because they promised to represent me. They pledged to educate themselves about policies and […]
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Grand opening for Throttle Garage in Scarborough
Throttle Car Club is hosting its grand opening for its new restoration shop, Throttle Garage, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The 35,000-square-foot facility is located at 10 Dynamic Drive in Scarborough. Car lovers are encouraged to bring their favorite show car. Live music will be played by Captain Ron and the Castaways […]
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Upcoming road construction in Scarborough
Commuters can expect to come across some detour signs in Scarborough for the remainder of the month in the Mitchell Hill Road area. Due to road construction, Mitchell Hill Road will be closed between Holmes and Fengler roads, open to locals only, from July 17 to 21. From July 24 to 28, during the second […]
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Equity, partnerships focus of new Portland Trails director
From traffic to health to affordable housing, Jon Kachmar believes trail networks and regional partnerships can be part of the solution.
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Arts Calendar: July 14-21
Comedy Friday 7/14 Zilla Vodnas, Bethany Van Delft: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Thursdays 7/20 & 7/27 New England’s Funniest Comedian qualifying rounds: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $12-$15. auramaine.com Friday 7/21 Don’t Tell Comedy secret show: 8 p.m., East Bayside, Portland. $25. 21-plus. donttellcomedy.com Ongoing […]