Cape Elizabeth Mon. 3/10 3 p.m. School Board Negotiations Town Hall Mon. 3/10 6:30 p.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall Mon. 3/10 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 3/11 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 3/11 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 3/12 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center South Portland Mon. 3/10 […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Enough ice in March is great for winter cusk fishing
Well, we asked for it and we got it! Finally, a winter where Jordan Bay froze enough to support ice fishing. While ice-angling never lasts as long as we want it, I managed a few trips out to the hardwater and now I look forward to the winter ritual of cusk fishing. Last year at […]
American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly Arts Calendar: March 6
Authors/Writing March 12 Peter D. Brown author talk: “I Am Jayvyn,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. Contact: baxterlibrary.org Film March 6 “Treasure” (2024): Rated R, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. Contact: windham.lib.me.us March 7 “Nosferatu” (2024): Rated R, 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Contact: […]
Letter: Repeal Falmouth’s pesticide ordinance
I want to thank Councilor Jay Trickett for listening to Falmouth homeowners and his extensive research that the pesticide ordinance was not necessary. His eloquent rebuttal and “no” vote were appreciated. Unfortunately, the ordinance passed because other Falmouth councilors voted for it or wanted it extended to golf courses. Town councilors are not listening to […]
Letter: Falmouth trash solution should be fair to all
When Falmouth issued every household a trash and recycling bin, my first thought was, “I bet the sale of yellow bags goes down with all these lid-covered trash receptacles.” Fast forward to the Northern Forecaster, Feb. 20, and “Falmouth Town Council mulls future of trash program.” In searching for solutions for the problems of increased […]
Letter: Falmouth could raise property taxes to cover garbage costs
Regarding garbage cost, why not increase property taxes by the cost to collect and dispose of garbage, and get rid of yellow bags? Geoffrey Emanuel Falmouth
Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 6-13
Municipal meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
Southern Maine people and business news: March 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted at Skowhegan Savings Bank to senior vice president, chief banking officer. He was hired in 2020 as vice president and director of marketing, and promoted to the bank’s senior management team as senior vice president and chief marketing officer in 2023. Marco Stigling was promoted to vice president […]
Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 7-14
Comedy Friday 3/7 “Gals and Pals”: 8 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. events.humanitix.com Friday 3/7 & Saturday 3/8 Leah Rudick: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30-$35. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/8 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., […]
Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 7-14
Bulletin Board Saturday 3/8 Freeport Chocolate Festival: Events and chocolate tasting at various locations in Freeport. $20. Contact: eventbrite.com International Women’s Day Ocean Dip: Hosted by Two Maine Mermaids, 10 a.m., Willard Beach, 95 Campus Center Drive, South Portland. Free. Registration required. Contact: twomainemermaids.com/womenswave International Women’s Day Fashion Show and Fundraiser Gala: 5-10 p.m., Italian […]