TOPSHAM — Merrymeeting Adult Education has recieved a $5,000 technology grant for new laptop computers and training. The grant will allow the joint program of School Administrative District 75 and the Brunswick School Department to purchase four computers for its teachers, along with training on how to use them. The grant was provided by the Maine […]
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Body art studio arrives in Scarborough from Portland, followed by loyal clientele
SCARBOROUGH — Jasin Chapman’s colorful work begins with a buzz and takes hours, or months, to finish. Chapman, 36, has been licensed as a tattoo artist for more than 15 years, drawn to the profession as an artist who used to hang around tattoo shops in Portland. Now he is settling into his new site […]
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Construction of Bath turf field underway
BATH — An artificial turf field at the Edward J. McMann Outdoor Athletic Complex is scheduled to be completed by the end of July. Fields for Our Future, a community group that has been raising money for the project, has raised the $562,000 necessary to build the field but is still fundraising for other related […]
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Victory lap for Scarborough
Scarborough High School senior captains John Wheeler (8) and Davey Pearson are congratulated by fans as they show off the Red Storm’s latest trophy after the boys’ lacrosse team’s 15-4 win over Cheverus in the Class A state championship on June 15. The Red Storm was one of three local champions on the day; Cape […]
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Group seeks donations for South Portland hot tub
SOUTH PORTLAND — With about $100,000 needed to buy a new hot tub at the Community Center, City Parks and Recreation Director Rick Towle announced last week that a new group will be seeking private donations. The SP Hot Tub Committee needs volunteers to raise money from businesses and individuals, Towle said. The new tub will […]
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Scarborough nonprofit seeks medical supplies
SCARBOROUGH — Partners for World Health, at 7 Glasgow Road, is seeking donations of crutches, wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, knee immobilizers, dressing supplies and other medical supplies on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The nonprofit group distributes medical devices globally and organizes medical mission trips for nursing students. For more information on […]
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Topsham seeks input on downtown TIF
TOPSHAM — The town is looking for public input on a proposed municipal downtown tax increment financing district. A June 25 workshop at the Municipal Building will focus on the possible creation of a TIF to be anchored by Main Street. The forum will run from 6-8 p.m., with light refreshments served. The Board of […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth selectmen tap Diffin as interim manager
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night chose Marnie Diffin, the town’s administrative assistant, as interim town manager for fiscal 2014. The vote was 4-1, with Paul Napolitano opposed. Neither he nor Diffin could be reached for comment by Wednesday morning. Diffin has worked for North Yarmouth for four years. Her appointment […]
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Frustrated co-chairman quits Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board
CUMBERLAND — Citing ongoing frustration with the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors, co-Chairman Jeff Porter said Tuesday that he will resign from the panel effective July 1. The Crossing Brook Road resident called the board “dysfunctional” and said he will not serve the two years that remain in his three-year term. “I can […]
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Abyssinian church in Portland listed among America's most-endangered historic places
PORTLAND — The Abyssinian Meeting House, a 185-year-old landmark at 75 Newbury St., is being added to a list of the nation’s 11 most endangered historic places. The National Trust for Historic Preservation included the meeting house on its 2013 list, which also includes Gay Head Lighthouse in Aquinnah, Mass., and San Jose Church in […]