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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Mercy Hospital posthumously honors Maddy Corson for humanitarian efforts
Mercy Hospital posthumously bestowed on philanthropist Maddy Corson its award recognizing outstanding community support. The annual Forsley Award is named in honor of longtime Gary’s House champion, Fred Forsley. It recognizes a remarkable leader and advocate who works to make the Greater Portland community better for all, with a special focus on neighbors in need. […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Elks Lodge 188 holds school supply drive
Members of the Portland Elks Lodge 188 recently held a School supply drive. The goal was to collect everyday items that teachers can use in their classroom, such as pencils, crayons, markers, tape, composition books, sticky notes, paper clips and more. In addition to the donations, the Portland Elks Lodge received a $4,000 grant from […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth to hold workshop on pesticide ordinances
Falmouth will hold a panel discussion to address the potential for additional pesticide and fertilizer regulation in town on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Falmouth High School Theater at 74 Woodville Road. The Pesticide and Fertilizer Community Workshop was initially planned to be held at Lunt Auditorium but moved to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local project funding requests headed to U.S. Senate for consideration
An appropriations bill that funds projects totaling $48.1 million in Cumberland County has come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration. This list was distributed by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine requested $5 million to expand and update facilities. • […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Two Fat Cats Bakery to open in Portland’s West End
The old Mercy Hospital building at 175 Spring St. in Portland is the newest location of Two Fat Cats Bakery. The bakery, in the building now known as Nightingale, is scheduled to open in October, according to a press release from the company. Two Fat Cats has operated at its flagship location on Lancaster Street […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland celebrates growing internet access
Portland civic and business officials are gathering Wednesday, Aug. 14, to celebrate the city’s recognition as a Gig Town, a designation that it has access to multi-gig speed fiber broadband. The event, co-sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Fidium Fiber, Consolidated Communications’ residential fiber service, kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at the […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Council establishes Yarmouth Climate Action Board
The Yarmouth Town Council has created the Yarmouth Climate Action Board, which will incorporate the Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability and the Recycling Committee and act as one entity dedicated to implementing local solutions to climate change. “They’re encouraged by the opportunity to work together,” Town Manager Scott LaFlamme said. YCAB will function without […]
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Yarmouth renews pledge to recognize Pride Month
The Yarmouth Town Council voted unanimously last week to declare June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in town. The Town Council recognized June as Pride Month for the first time last year, and plans to make it an annual occurrence, according to Chairman David Craig. Passing the resolution each year affords it the importance and recognition […]