WINDHAM — The town and members of the local agriculture community are trying to grow an interest in a new Windham farmers market. The town of Windham hosted two organizational meetings last week for the planned farmers market, which will be sponsored this year by the Windham Economic Development Corporation. “We’re looking for farmers and craftspeople […]
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Plans for new farmers market take root in Windham
WINDHAM — The town and members of the local agriculture community are trying to grow an interest in a new Windham farmers market. The town of Windham hosted two organizational meetings last week for the planned farmers market, which will be sponsored this year by the Windham Economic Development Corporation. “We’re looking for farmers and craftspeople […]
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Four-town plan to expand broadband takes shape
WINDHAM — A project that aims to improve high-speed internet access in four Lakes Region towns could cost nearly $2.9 million, according to a planning document from the Lakes Region Broadband Partnership. Tom Bartell of the Windham Economic Development Corporation, which has taken a primary role in the partnership, presented an update on the broadband planning […]
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Mural promotes positive choices
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Be The Influence Coalition” mural project took place on Tuesday, April 24 at the Windham Middle School gymnasium. This student-created mural will move around the towns of Windham and Raymond to further promote community collaboration and positive choices in reducing youth substance use. Attendees included the coalition Director, Laura Morris, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Don's Lunch returns to old site with hopes of expanded restaurant
WESTBROOK – After months of searching for the perfect location for his food truck, Craig Bernier, owner of Don’s Lunch, will be returning his business to the parking lot of Friendly Gas at 925 Main St. Bernier said he has plans to lease the whole building, except for a small section where Friendly Gas will […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Recall vote not likely to resolve Scarborough strife
SCARBOROUGH — Voters on May 8 will decide whether a trio of School Board members accused of incompetence by critics should be removed from office. What they are unlikely to resolve is the lack of trust some residents seem to have in town government. There will be separate balloting Tuesday on each board member. Thirty […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Public hearing shows support for Scarborough school budget
SCARBOROUGH — Several residents voiced support for the $50 million school budget at a public hearing Wednesday, imploring the Town Council not to make additional cuts. A half dozen emails sent to the council that expressed support for the budget were also read during the May 2 meeting. Resident Stacey Neumann, a mother of three […]
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Public hearing shows support for Scarborough school budget
SCARBOROUGH — Several residents voiced support for the $50 million school budget at a public hearing Wednesday, imploring the Town Council not to make additional cuts. A half dozen emails sent to the council that expressed support for the budget were also read during the May 2 meeting. Resident Stacey Neumann, a mother of three […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Knightville art co-op adds to the 'SoHo of SoPo'
SOUTH PORTLAND — An art and jewelry cooperative has joined the Knightville art scene. SoPo Art Studios at 96 Ocean St. is the new home of painter Mary Anne Cary and jewelers Tina Dinsmore and Lori Perkins. The artists moved into the space at the corner of Ocean and D streets last month and said they […]
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June trial set for lawsuit over South Portland 'Clear Skies' law
SOUTH PORTLAND — The lawsuit challenging the city’s Clear Skies Ordinance is scheduled to go to trial June 18 in U.S. District Court. The City Council transferred more than half a million dollars to the ordinance defense fund Tuesday in anticipation of the trial, and approved zoning changes to help advance an affordable housing project […]