HARPSWELL — Did you ever want to learn about the political platforms of the Maine Republican Party from the past century? Or perhaps you were curious about the landmarks Benedict Arnold passed in his 1775 march across the state to capture Quebec. Now there is a homegrown online destination for those and many more Maine […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Thursday groundbreaking set for Adams School Condos in Portland
PORTLAND — Construction of a condominium complex on the site of the former Marada Adams Elementary School gets underway with a groundbreaking ceremony at 66 Munjoy St. at noon Thursday. On hand will be Mayor Michael Brennan, City Councilor Kevin Donoghue and Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization President Andrea Myhaver, as well as representatives of the […]
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Portland's Riverton library, once eyed for closing, now adds hours
PORTLAND — The Riverton branch of the city’s public library is expanding its operations to include Saturday hours, marking a turnaround for the branch since it was scheduled to close two years ago. Starting Oct. 6, the Riverton branch will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in addition to the 20 hours per […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
McCarthy seeks Brunswick school seat
BRUNSWICK — Christopher McCarthy is running unopposed for the School Board District 3 seat after he turned in his nomination papers late last week. Incumbent James Corey said he will not seek re-election because of a new job. His term ends at the end of December. Two other people took out nomination papers for the […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
No ultimatum imminent from Falmouth on out-of-compliance sign
FALMOUTH — Town officials say there are no immediate plans for legal action against Yarmouth resident Steve Woods in the continuing disagreement over his company’s compliance with the town sign ordinance. But they also remain determined to have TideSmart Global comply with the law. Woods, meanwhile, has delivered Freedom of Access Act requests to the town […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Improved community food pantry to open in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND — With four times the size and double the days of operation, a new community food pantry pegged to open Nov. 2 is expected to be a boon to patrons and volunteers alike. The new pantry will be at the rear of Town Hall, on the ground floor, and will be open each Friday. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth council considers public works garage referendum
YARMOUTH — Residents will decide whether to spend $2.3 million for a public works garage if the Town Council next week sends the proposal to a November referendum. The council decided at its Sept. 6 workshop to hold a final public hearing on the project at its next regular meeting on Sept. 20. At the […]
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Developer planning 7-tower project on former Portland scrapyards
PORTLAND — Long-awaited plans for a Bayside neighborhood project would convert an area of former rail- and scrapyard into seven tall towers for housing and retail space. The plans, to be publicly considered for the first time by the city this week, propose seven towers between 120 feet and 160 feet in height for as […]
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Nova Scotia commits to reviving Canada-Maine ferry service
PORTLAND — The premier of Nova Scotia has committed to subsidizing a new ferry service between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and a Maine port, a decision that would benefit Maine and help attract additional tourism dollars to the state, several people familiar with the issue told the Bangor Daily News. Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter on […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Firefighters fête in Freeport
Firefighters from Anson give it their all in the wet hose contest on Sunday, Sept. 7, during the 49th annual Maine State Federation of Firefighters convention in Freeport. Hundreds of firefighters and their families, from Maine and throughout New England, took part in the three-day event, which included a parade, trade show, banquet, memorial and […]