The project would double the available space at 317 Main Community Music Center.
Kate Irish Collins
Kate Irish Collins has been doing community journalism around southern Maine since 1997, with a couple breaks here and there. Kate writes for The Forecaster group of weekly newspapers. Her beat includes the Portland schools and the towns of Falmouth and Yarmouth. Kate grew up in Gorham and now lives near the beach, where she walks her dog as much as possible. She always has a book on hand and always enjoys watching a good movie.
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Future of Yarmouth’s Village Improvement Society uncertain after more than a century
The Village Improvement Society seeks guidance in remaining vibrant and relevant.
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Yarmouth music center plans $3 million expansion
The project would double the available space at 317 Main Community Music Center.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough, Cape Republicans will caucus jointly
SCARBOROUGH — The Republican Committees in Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth will caucus jointly at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Wentworth School in Scarborough. New voter registration begins at 8 a.m. The caucuses are the organizational foundation of the Maine Republican Party, giving Republicans across the state an opportunity to shape the party and help […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
AARP offers free tax aid for South Portlanders
SOUTH PORTLAND – Every Monday, beginning Feb. 3, AARP will offer free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- and moderate-income taxpayers of all ages at the American Legion Hall, 413 Broadway. Tax returns will be prepared by IRS certified volunteers. Call 518-0579 to make an appointment. There will be some availability for walk-ins, but […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
So. Portland adopts new street light policy
SOUTH PORTLAND — Property owners may now ask the city to install a new street light or request that a street light be dimmed or turned off completely. Following a new street light policy adopted earlier this month, Public Works staff will evaluate all requests under a strict set of standards. See the city website […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth library celebrates 100th anniversary
CAPE ELIZABETH — Thomas Memorial Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special art exhibit inspired by the question, “What does the library mean to you?” An artists reception and singalong with Jud Caswell will be held at the library at 6 Scott Dyer Road from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, when over 100 […]
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South Portland library offers talk on animal neighbors
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Public Library will host a presentation by the Center For Wildlife on “Our Animal Neighbors.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the main branch, 482 Broadway. t’s not uncommon for Maine residents to come upon […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
So. Portland Winterfest starts with breakfast, ends with fireworks
SOUTH PORTLAND — Winterfest will be celebrated in multiple locations across the city on Saturday, Feb. 1. The family-friendly event includes a variety of activities, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Community Center, from 8-10:30 a.m., and ending with a fireworks show at 6:30 p.m. at the Wainwright Farms Recreation Complex off Highland Avenue. […]
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Rowe School in Yarmouth offers family skate
YARMOUTH — Rowe School in Yarmouth is hosting a family skate event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Blake Skating Pond off Main Street. All Rowe School families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of ice skating, cocoa, and conversation in the warming hut. All children must be accompanied by an adult and siblings […]