With 90-degree days expected this week, officials encourage people in Maine to be prepared for potentially dangerous swimming and boating scenarios.
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Posted inCommunity, News
What you need to know about Portland’s new Rising Eddy Community Pool
The former Kiwanis Pool is expected to reopen in late June or early July after massive renovations that quadrupled its capacity.
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Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
We helped name a Portland pool. Let’s try harder with the new park. | Column
A recently adopted process requires the city to seek community engagement in naming landmarks, streets and other public assets, and it’s currently taking submissions.
Posted inMaine, News
Delays to Portland pool renovation stretch capacity at only open city-run aquatics facility
The Riverton pool has been closed since September 2023 and isn’t expected to reopen until next summer after unexpected construction issues cropped up.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Posted inForecaster Sports, South Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth Capers Winter Athletes of the Year
Hockey goalie Nathan Hanisko and swimming standout Hope Taylor are this year’s selections.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Portland Bulldogs Winter Athletes of the Year
Standout swimmer Andy Marvin and hockey star Jane Flynn are this year’s selections.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Deering Rams Winter Athletes of the Year
Distance standout Ellis Wood and swim champion Anya Heiden are this year’s selections.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Winter all-stars turned heads from the get-go
Forecaster Country standouts honored across the board.
Posted inScarborough Leader
A little of everything this winter for Scarborough
Red Storm won one state title, produced several other contenders.