Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools. The goal is to award 12 scholarships at $5,000 each in 2024. According to Mainely Character, the organization “awards scholarships to seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. We focus solely on these […]
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Crews begin work to remove grounded fishing trawler in Cape Elizabeth
The Tara Lynn II ran aground during the storm last Saturday after the pilot put the boat in autopilot and fell asleep.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Storm damage assessments ongoing, local officials consider FEMA funding
Roadways were damaged and the iconic fishing shacks at Willard Beach were swept away.
Posted inLocal & State
Rescuers braved storm to pull 4 from wrecked fishing boat Saturday
Cape Elizabeth’s Water Extrication Team rescued 4 people from the Tara Lynn II fishing vessel when it ran aground early Saturday morning.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Wreck of the Clotilda is subject of historical society lecture
The South Portland Historical Society will host the next in its winter lecture series in the Casco Bay Room of the South Portland Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Vivian Cunningham will present, “The Clotilda: A Bet That Cost Lives,” about the schooner Clotilda and Maine’s role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Student Guitar Competition seeks contestants
The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced its third annual Student Guitar Competition. The contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, to be judged by members of the executive board of the Maine Country Music Hall […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 1/23 6 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Tue. 1/23 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Thu. 1/25 5 p.m. School Board Advisory Zoom Scarborough Wed. 1/24 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
From Augusta – Victims of Crime Act funding supports essential services
The second legislative session is back in full swing, and I am excited about the work I’ll conduct as senate chair of the Judiciary Committee this year. A large focus of my work this session is addressing the shortfall in the funding Maine receives through the federal formula-based Victims of Crime Act. The Victims of […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
After the storm
Driving rain and gusting winds close roads and cause damage in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Libraries want to get people talking – 10 minutes at a time
“Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes” will virtually connect people from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in an effort to prevent social isolation.