CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — The town is moving toward installing a solar array at 49 Littlefield Road. According to former Selectman Chris Loder, the array is intended to cover the majority of electrical consumption needs for the municipality – the town office, public works garage, fire station, school, Stone Wharf, and Chandler’s Wharf – which costs about $12,000 annually. […]
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End-of-life issues to be discussed in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Aging in Place will host a community viewing and discussion of “Being Mortal” Monday, Oct. 30 at Merrill Memorial Library. The film based on a book by Atul Gawande examines how medicine can not only improve life, but also the process of its ending. A follow-up discussion on end-of-life issues – especially when medical options are limited […]
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Cape Elizabeth forms school chief search panel
CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board is looking for volunteers to help choose a new superintendent. A search committee will be comprised of board members, teachers, central and building administrators, parents, and other community members tasked with reviewing online applications and conducting interviews. Interim Superintendent Howard Colter said he anticipates the committee will meet six to […]
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Cape Elizabeth forms school chief search panel
CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board is looking for volunteers to help choose a new superintendent. A search committee will be comprised of board members, teachers, central and building administrators, parents, and other community members tasked with reviewing online applications and conducting interviews. Interim Superintendent Howard Colter said he anticipates the committee will meet six to […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell Days to explore subsistence living
HARPSWELL — Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and the Harpswell Historical Society will host Harpswell Days, a celebration of subsistence living, Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon-4 p.m. The annual event was revived last year after a decades-long hiatus, and showcases long-lost skills and town history. Events will take place at the Historical Society, 929 Harpswell Neck […]
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Freeport Fall Festival returns with art, food, music
FREEPORT — More than 125 artists will return to Freeport to display their artwork at the 19th annual Fall Festival Oct. 6-8. Exhibits of work ranging from photography, oil paint, watercolor, mixed media, fine craft, and jewelry will be set to the tune of live musical performances throughout the weekend. Freeport Community Services will also host their annual […]
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Fire forces guests to evacuate Cape Elizabeth inn
CAPE ELIZABETH — Route 77 was closed overnight after an inn fire forced guests out of their rooms Sunday night. The road re-opened around 3 a.m. on Monday. Fire crews from Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and Scarborough responded to a report of a fire at the Inn by the Sea, at 40 Bowery Beach Road, just […]
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Farmingdale man injured in North Yarmouth accident
NORTH YARMOUTH — A Farmingdale man was seriously injured after a motor vehicle accident on Mill Road the afternoon of Sept. 14. Driving a 2007 Jeep Liberty, 29-year-old Drew Emery at 4:30 p.m. lost control on a curve, left the road and traveled down a steep embankment, hitting several trees, according to a Cumberland County […]
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Farmingdale man injured in North Yarmouth accident
NORTH YARMOUTH — A Farmingdale man was seriously injured after a motor vehicle accident on Mill Road the afternoon of Sept. 14. Driving a 2007 Jeep Liberty, 29-year-old Drew Emery at 4:30 p.m. lost control on a curve, left the road and traveled down a steep embankment, hitting several trees, according to a Cumberland County […]
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Sign up for pesticide drop-off by Sept. 29
AUGUSTA — People who want to dispose of unwanted pesticides can sign up by Sept. 29 to leave them at state-operated drop-off sites. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides said the program is open to homeowners and owners of family-owned farms and greenhouses. After signing up, residents can drop off unused or […]