Bean supper – Saturday, June 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Menu includes casseroles, salads, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Adults, $10; children 8 and younger, $5. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Takeout available. Suggested donation for […]
June 2022
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters
The move that affects more than 16,000 wildland firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
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‘Everything is on fire’: Ukraine weathers Russian bombardment
Russia’s war has caused alarm over food supplies from Ukraine to the rest of the world and gas supplies from Russia, as well as raising questions about security in Western Europe.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick library’s summer reading program underway
Readers in Brunswick and Harpswell are now invited to Curtis Memorial Library to pick up a Summer Reading Program game board or tracking card to log the books they read this summer. Kids can pick up a packet at the Youth Services Desk and get started to win prizes. This program is for all ages […]
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Uvalde police could’ve ended rampage early on, Texas’ top cop testifies
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety says 3 minutes after a gunman entered a school where he slaughtered 21 people there was sufficient armed law enforcement there to stop the attacker.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Residents asked to ‘Imagine Yarmouth’ to assist in future planning
The town is hosting nine public sessions in July and August to come up with a vision statement that will be the basis for a new 10-year comprehensive plan.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greely 6-8 chorus students raise funds for Trevor Project
Greely Middle School students raised almost $1,200 this month for the Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Greely Middle School 6-8 chorus students select a program to benefit from their annual fundraising concert, which is an optional, student-led project. The students wanted to raise funds during pride month […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Freeport legislator chosen for energy institute
Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, has been accepted by the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, a program that educates state legislators and policymakers on the North American energy infrastructure and delivery system. Sachs, who serves on the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee in Augusta, will receive a certificate in energy policy planning from the University of Idaho. […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth Elementary students raise $2,400 for World of Change
Falmouth Elementary School students raised $2,400 to donate to World of Change, a Portland-based nonprofit that focuses on providing basic essentials to children and families. The money raised will provide more than 3,500 meals and five beds for children in need and 20 backpacks filled with school essentials. It also will go toward mental health […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Outdoor market held on Tuesdays in North Yarmouth
A seasonal outdoor market is set up from 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday on the Village Green, 475 Walnut Hill Road in North Yarmouth through Aug. 23. Merchants currently include about a dozen artisans, farms and nonprofits selling food items, jewelry, home goods and other items. Vendor spaces available; call 207-829-5555 or email custodian@northyarmouth.org.