FREEPORT — A Town Hall employee who has been quarantining since Nov. 18 has tested positive for COVID-19. Freeport Town Hall has been closed since Nov. 23, after the employee learned they’d been exposed to the virus. Maine CDC staff determined coworkers at Town Hall were exposed to the the infected employee Nov. 17 and […]
Brielle Hardy
Brielle Hardy joined the Forecaster as a staff writer in October 2020. She is a member of the graduating class of 2020 from the University of Maine with a B.A. in Journalism. During her undergraduate career she interned at Down East Magazine and wrote for the student-led undergraduate newspaper, the Maine Campus. Born and raised in Maine, Brielle enjoys exploring coastlines, hiking mountains and skiing down them.
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Midcoast Tree Auction replaces annual tree festival
BRUNSWICK — The Midcoast Tree Festival Committee announced it is holding a virtual auction where deluxe tree items, classic tree items and wreaths will be up for grabs. The event is replacing the annual Midcoast Tree Festival, which is postponed until December 2021. The event will run from Dec. 4 to 12, with 30-70 auction […]
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North Yarmouth woman laughs – literally – in the face of adversity through yoga
It might not seem like there’s been much to laugh about in 2020, but Pasha Marlowe argues that’s all the more reason to harness the healing power of humor.
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Falmouth resident attacked by rabid raccoon
FALMOUTH — Falmouth Police are advising caution about potentially aggressive wild animals after a Falmouth resident was attacked and bitten by a rabid raccoon on Nov. 11 while walking through the Woodlands Country Club trail system. The raccoon was later captured and tested positive for rabies. The Falmouth Police Department is asking residents to be […]
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Yarmouth project seeks wishes for a brighter year ahead
YARMOUTH — Local nonprofit Artascope is partnering with Gorham Savings Bank to create 200 free ornament-making kits for the community with hopes of decorating at least one large holiday tree in Bickford Pavilion. Each 3-D ornament will contain the creator’s wish for the upcoming year. Kits are available for pick up at the Bickford Pavilion […]
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OurShelves holds a mirror up to the world, one children’s book at a time.
Cumberland resident brings diversity to shelves around the country through a children’s book box subscription service.
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Freeport Town Hall closed due to possible exposure to COVID-19
FREEPORT — Freeport Town Hall closed Nov. 18, following the potential exposure of a municipal employee to COVID-19, according to an announcement on the town’s website. The employee who may have been exposed is not experiencing any symptoms and, as of Thursday evening, was waiting for test results, according to Freeport Town Manager Peter Joseph. […]
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Army Corps plan for Royal River could include dam removal
The town of Yarmouth is considering a plan to restore fish passage.
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Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 9-16
Arrests 11/12 at 5:20 a.m. Wesley J. Fennell, 38, of Litchfield, was arrested on a charge of violation of conditions of release on Gray Road. Summons There were no summonses reported from Nov. 9 to 16. Fire 1/11 at 9:11 p.m. Building fire on Gray Road 11/12 at 2:24 p.m. Smoke detector activation due to […]
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Yarmouth superintendent named Maine’s top educator of the year
After serving seven years as Yarmouth Superintendent of Schools, and over 30 years in Maine public education, Andrew Dolloff receives Maine’s Superintendent of the Year award.