The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.
Sean Murphy
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New proposal to help fill Cape’s affordable housing hole
If approved, the building would be the first affordable housing built in town in 50 years.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Group needs more time to study South Portland air quality issues around oil tanks, Hannaford
The Clean Air Advisory Committee, which has been monitoring air quality throughout SoPo, will come before the city council on March 2.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
In their fathers’ footsteps, 4 will hike from Portland to Boston for cancer research
Nearly 50 years ago, four friends walked more than 100 miles to raise money for The Jimmy Fund. Now, three of their sons and one of their daughters want to do it again.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Special election sees two vie for seat on North Yarmouth select board
The winner will take office immediately to fill the vacancy created when Paul Napolitano resigned last fall.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Real Aging in Maine focus is on photo contest
The Maine Gerontological Society at the University of Maine’s Center on Aging is launching a state-wide photography contest, Focus on Real Aging in Maine. The contest’s purpose, according to a release, is “to refocus and reframe the way we view older Mainers by highlighting positive, realistic portrayals of aging in Maine.” The contest is open […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Freeport seeks public opinion on downtown’s future
FREEPORT — The town of Freeport is looking for public input on community planning for the town’s downtown area. From now through May, the town council, the Freeport Economic Development Corporation and a team of planners and local residents are working on a plan to reimagine the downtown area, according to the town’s website. The […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Uncategorized
Construction starts on 144-unit apartment complex in Freeport
Beacon Residences will be located on Desert Road on property formerly owned by L.L.Bean.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough Downs vaccine center off to a smooth start
The center can administer up to 2,000 vaccines per day to older Mainers in Cumberland County.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough Fire Department finishes first round of COVID-19 vaccines for local first responders
The department covers one-third of Cumberland County first responders, but could not break down by community how many police, 911 operators and fire/EMS personnel have received the vaccine.