“Maine’s Lithographic Landscapes: Town & City Views” runs at Bowdoin College through May 31.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Midcoast residents seek ways to stem rise in youth mental illness
In Sagadahoc County last year, 35.7% of students reported feeling hopeless or sad, and 19.3% said they had seriously considered attempting suicide.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Best site for new Cumberland-No. Yarmouth school could be announced next month
Residents’ opinions are mixed on where to locate the $36.4 million school.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Wescustogo 2.0 is North Yarmouth’s new community hub
The Wescustogo Hall & Community Center offers activities for all ages and is ramping up its 2020 programming.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Republicans to caucus Feb. 23
CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Republicans plan to hold their biennial caucus at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Cumberland Town Hall, 290 Tuttle Road. Voter and party registration will be begin at 3:30 p.m. The caucus is being held to elect delegates and alternates to the Republican State Convention, elect members and officers to Cumberland’s […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Harpswell boat-building class passes traditions to next generation
Ann Flannery’s course, still open to new students age 9-16, runs through May.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick using public input to update bike-ped improvement plan
A series of regional meetings culminates Feb. 27 with a town-wide gathering.
Posted inThe Forecaster
‘Power duo’ Muddy Ruckus to perform on Bath stage
BATH — Muddy Ruckus, a Portland-based “power duo,” performs at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 1. The 804 Washington St. show runs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets, which cost $15 in advance or $18 at the door, can be purchased at chocolatechurcharts.org or by calling 442-8455. Composed of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and drummer […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Land trust to host full moon trek in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Royal River Conservation Trust hosts its ninth annual Pisgah Hill Full Moon Trek on Saturday, Feb. 8. The 4-7 p.m. mountain-top, moon-rise trek takes place at the Pisgah Hill Preserve, 74 Dougherty Road in New Gloucester, near the Pownal town line; the street is called Chadsey Road in Pownal. A bonfire […]
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Topsham Police eyes women’s locker room expansion to keep up with changing ranks
The department now has three full-time female officers among its 16-member roster.