TOPSHAM — A man found an uncommon surprise in his backyard Tuesday night when he was greeted by a mother black bear and three young cubs. Just after 10:30 p.m., Joel Toothaker of Munroe Lane called police to report the excitement. “I walked out back and there they were,” Toothaker said by phone Wednesday. “I […]
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Congress Square Plaza clock in Portland, South Portland buildings on 'places in peril' list
PORTLAND — A historic icon threatened by the pending sale of Congress Square Plaza has joined the list of “places in peril,” a roster of endangered Portland-area sites compiled by preservation advocacy group Greater Portland Landmarks. The Union Station Clock, which is housed in the plaza, and six other properties are in the second annual […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Marsh events set for Saturday
SCARBOROUGH — Exploration of land and water is promised Saturday when the Friends of Scarborough Marsh hosts “Experience the Marsh.” The events begin at 10 a.m. with a 90-minute canoe tour, launched from the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center on Pine Point Road. The tour will offer a chance to view seasonal changes in the marsh, […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Portland panhandling ban
PORTLAND — Three residents are suing the city to overturn a recently enacted ban on loitering in street medians. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine and Boston law firm Goodwin Procter brought the suit Tuesday on behalf of Michael W. Cutting, Wells Staley-Mays and Alison E. Prior. The ban, which took effect Aug. 15, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
RSU 1 board sends $5M school bond to voters
BATH — Voters will decide in November on a $5.2 million bond to fund improvements at several Regional School Unit 1 schools. The RSU 1 Board of Directors on Monday placed the question on the Nov. 5 ballot. A general, public meeting on the referendum is in the process of being planned, along with meetings […]
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Harpswell picks Casella for recycling, waste removal
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen awarded a one-year solid and recycled waste removal contract to Casella Waste Management, which provided the lowest of three bids for 2014 services. Selectmen still have to approve the contract, which would take effect Jan. 1, after it has been drafted by the town and accepted by Casella. The […]
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Bath groups to host 'self-care fair'
BATH — A “self-care fair” will be held throughout the city Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The first ANCHOR (Activity, Nutrition, Community, Health, Outdoor, Relaxation) event is offered by the Bath business community, Main Street Bath, the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, and Access Health. The fair is part of a new Healthy Maine Streets […]
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Topsham elementary school nets national 'Blue Ribbon' award
TOPSHAM — Williams-Cone School is one of 236 public schools in the country, and the only in Maine, to be named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School program honors public and private schools whose students achieve at significantly high levels or have made major progress and closed […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport man arrested after allegedly throwing vegetables in Abercrombie & Fitch protest
FREEPORT — A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday night after police say he stood on Main Street and threw vegetables at the Abercrombie & Fitch outlet to protest what he said was the company’s exploitation of teen models. James M. Roux Jr. of South Freeport was charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, […]
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North Yarmouth Academy launches Lower School
YARMOUTH — With a snip of scissors and the release of butterflies, North Yarmouth Academy celebrated the grand opening Sept. 20 of its Lower School. The Lower School adds pre-kindergarten through third grades to the 199-year-old private preparatory school. This year, 52 students have enrolled in the new program. The Lower School is located in […]