SOUTH PORTLAND — Both candidates in the Maine House District 124 election – retired police Officer Kevin Battle and incumbent Rep. Bryan Kaenrath – emphasize experience and their ability to work with others as what makes them stand out. Democrat Kaenrath, 29, of Barberry Creek Road, is seeking his fourth, two-year term in the district that […]
Forecaster News
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Leaving an impression at the library
A tree in all its colorful fall splendor welcomes visitors to Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick last weekend.
advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Fireworks ban in Topsham up to voters on Election Day
TOPSHAM — The town ban on sale and use of consumer fireworks faces a Nov. 6 challenge at the polls. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Sept. 20 to send the question to next month’s referendum. Selectman David Douglass, who launched a petition in June to overturn the ban, had 468 signatures certified as valid. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell referendum would change hiring of town treasurer
HARPSWELL — Voters on Election Day will decide whether they want the Board of Selectmen to appoint the town treasurer. Treasurer traditionally has been an elected position, Selectman Jim Henderson said. But he said the state’s low qualification requirements leave the job vulnerable to electing an under-qualified treasurer. The only qualifications are that the treasurer be […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
SAD 75 school health coordinator nets national honor
TOPSHAM — The skills of Mary Booth, school health coordinator in School Administrative District 75 for the past 12 years, have been recognized at the national level. The American School Health Association named Booth the 2012 School Health Coordinator of the Year. The organization was to recognize her Wednesday at its national conference in San […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick Downtown Association hires new executive director
BRUNSWICK — Following a three-month search, the Brunswick Downtown Association has hired Debora King as executive director. King started last week. “We found that she had all of the qualifications that we were looking for,” said Dee Perry, BDA chairwoman. It also helped, Perry said, that King was familiar with the area and has been […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath lauds forestry advocate as year's top citizen
BATH — A longtime resident who helped start the city’s Forestry Committee 20 years ago and spent time working with students with multiple challenges was named Citizen of the Year on Oct. 6. Geraldine “Gerry” Coombs said Wednesday that she had not expected the honor, noting that there are many people in Bath who volunteer, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham website to host donation link
TOPSHAM — A link on the town website will allow online donations to those in need of heating or other assistance. People can use their credit card to donate to either the Topsham Heating Assistance Program, or a separate fund which Linda Dumont, the town’s general assistance coordinator, can use to help people with items […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth restaurant bets on local, aims for affordable
YARMOUTH — A new restaurant on Main Street hopes its commitment to regional farms and producers will have a lasting impact on the local food scene. Gather, which opened in mid-September, is an 80-seat restaurant at the Route 1 Main Street exit. It has a focus on locally farmed food and community-centered, casual dining. The […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Aging Yarmouth library seeks $1M bond for renovations
YARMOUTH — The pungent odor of burning electric wiring is never a welcome sensation in a building. And that’s especially true if the building lacks a sprinkler system, adequate fire escapes and is lined wall-to-wall with books. But it was the case about a year ago at Merrill Memorial Library on Main Street, according to […]