BATH — An ordinance that would ban smoking in city parks and recreation areas went before the City Council Wednesday for the second and final time. The panel, meeting after The Forecaster’s holiday deadline, was also expected to vote whether to adopt a design for a proposed city flag. The non-smoking ordinance would prohibit the […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth library hires architect, begins planning for renovation
FALMOUTH — Trustees have hired an architect to redesign Falmouth Memorial Library after rejecting a proposal in April to move the library to the former Plummer School on Middle Road. The board selected Scott Simons Architects of Portland to develop a preliminary design for expanding the library at its current location on Lunt Road. The […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Long road to normal after Yarmouth blast
YARMOUTH — In some ways, it was a typical summer scene. Mary Halsey sat under a shade tree Monday and sipped water while her baby granddaughter cooed in a nearby pram. An occasional breeze cut the humid air and rustled the leaves hanging over Halsey’s head. But this was no ordinary summer scene. Aside from […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Funds sought for Topsham-Brunswick 'Swinging Bridge' repairs
TOPSHAM — Fundraising is underway for repairs to a bridge that was designed and built by the same engineering firm that constructed the Brooklyn Bridge. The Androscoggin Swinging Bridge, a pedestrian pathway spanning the river between Topsham and Brunswick, was built in 1892 by the John A. Roebling Sons’ Co., and is on the National […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Organic, chem-free day care sprouts in Freeport
FREEPORT — Sometimes motherhood is the mother of invention. A few years ago, Angela Garrison was a new mother searching unsuccessfully for an all-organic, chemical-free day-care center for her children. Rather than settle for something less, Garrison decided to create a center of her own. “I’m one of those people who say, ‘Why can’t I […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community cookout, Skyline fundraiser on tap in N. Yarmouth
NORTH YARMOUTH — The town welcomes summer next week with a community concert and cookout on Thursday, July 11, and Skyline Farm’s 11th annual summer celebration fundraiser two days later. The free concert and dinner takes place at the Village Green bandstand on Route 115 at 5:30 p.m. The event includes North Yarmouth’s third annual […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
'A new golden age'?: Leaders see construction boom in Portland
PORTLAND — In 2023, a visitor to the city walks out the front door of his Commercial Street hotel. He may turn left to grab dinner at any number of eateries along the waterfront, or ascend to a rooftop bar for a drink looking over Casco Bay. To get back to his hotel, this visitor […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
UNE gets full accreditation for pharmacy program
PORTLAND — The University of New England has received full accreditation of degree programs in pharmacy. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education announced Monday that UNE attained the accreditation for its Doctor of Pharmacy program after an outside evaluation completed in early May and a self-study by the university, according to a press release from […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth council turns attention to economic development
YARMOUTH — Economic development could get a push at the next Town Council meeting. On Monday, July 8, the council is expected to approve forming a committee to study the town’s economic needs and devise ways to spur job opportunities and growth. During last month’s meeting, the council reviewed a draft resolution to form a […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Hugo's ready to welcome Portland diners after 4-month renovation
PORTLAND — Hugo’s, the iconic, 25-year-old restaurant at 88 Middle St., is scheduled to end a four-month hiatus and reopen next week. The restaurant is accepting reservations for dinner beginning Monday, July 8, said Arlin Smith, one of the business’ three owners. Founded in 1988, Hugo’s was shuttered in March for renovations. The work includes […]