PORTLAND — A $5.1 million grant will allow the School Department to implement student-centered paths to graduation in the city’s four high schools and provide a bridge between students and potential employers. The grant was one of four awarded to schools in New England by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, which supports the promotion and […]

PORTLAND — OccupyMaine on Monday announced it will drop its lawsuit against the city in order to spend more time and energy engaging with the community. In a press release, the group also announced it has spun off a Friends of Lincoln Park organization, the goal of which is stewardship and making Lincoln Park into […]

PORTLAND — In an effort to promote composting as part of the city’s sustainability goals, the Public Services Department is selling home compost bins and other equipment. Orders for compost bins ($50), kitchen waste pails ($10), rain barrels ($65) and other equipment will be taken in person or by mail by the Department of Public […]

PORTLAND — SailMaine has completed a capital campaign to raise more than $45,000 to buy a new fleet for use by youth sailors. The nonprofit organization provides 150 students in the Casco Bay area with a competitive spring and fall high school racing program. Money raised during the campaign was used to buy a fleet […]

BRUNSWICK — Ever wanted to discover a new star or planet, or get lost in the vastness of the galaxy, or search for alien life? A program organized by Cornerstones of Science, and offered at area libraries, will help you channel your inner Galileo by lending out telescopes. “We are doing this program to get […]

PORTLAND — In 2003, while working at a small Maine law firm, Linda McGill learned about the International Senior Lawyers Project, a new organization based in New York City and dedicated to providing world-class legal counsel to developing countries.  Seeking opportunities that would expand her teenage daughter’s educational horizons as well as tap her own […]

BATH — A Washington Street man was arrested Monday morning for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend in the neck several times. Matthew T. Wycoff, 28, was charged with the Class A crime of elevated aggravated assault. Police said they responded to a call at a Washington Street apartment at 6:54 a.m. Monday morning and found the […]

The Forecaster’s Andrew Cullen, right, spoke with Thema Ponton of News 8 WMTW about his story on the ongoing planning process for a major restoration of Fort Allen Park on Portland’s Eastern Promenade by a neighborhood group and the city. Tune in to WMTW every Sunday morning at 7, when staffers from The Forecaster join […]

Cape Elizabeth High School jazz band saxophone players Thomas Robinson, left, Trevor Ewald and Justin Cary perform in the District 1 Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Thirty-two middle school and high school jazz bands, jazz combos and jazz choirs performed for the public and for judges, with hopes of […]