Brunswick, with the help of the Greater Portland Council of Governments, is working on drafting a new Climate Action Plan, which will guide the reduction of pollution and help create new jobs as the town transitions to a cleaner energy economy. This process consists of an emissions inventory, vulnerability assessment and community involvement. To give […]
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Culvert remediation work in Brunswick
Beginning Monday, Aug. 28, the portion of the Crystal Spring Farm Garden Trail that crosses Mare Brook in Brunswick will be closed for culvert remediation work. The trail will reopen Friday, Sept. 1. Restoration work is necessary because the culvert system is currently rusted and undersized, increasing the velocity of water flowing downstream and affecting […]
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Harpswell wants extra input on comprehensive plan update
Harpswell is creating a new comprehensive plan for 2024 to guide future decisions and policies, drafted by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. The task force held an in-person “Visioning Session,” but is still seeking additional input from the public, including a survey on the community’s vision for Harpswell. Residents can join discussion boards relating to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth free village block party and pet parade
North Yarmouth Community Center will host a free village block party on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center. Entertainment includes lawn games, bubbles, a photo booth, food trucks, Touch-a-Truck, a 911 demo and a prize wheel. From noon to 1 p.m., a pet parade and food drive will […]
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Annual Yarmouth music festival returns
317 Main Music School’s annual Henryfest music festival at Skyline Farm is returning after a four-year absence. Henryfest will take be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Skyline Farm, located at 95 The Lane in North Yarmouth. The family-friendly festival is a community event to connect people of all ages through music, […]
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Prince Memorial Library holds barn dance Aug. 26
Prince Memorial Library will host a barn dance on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wescustogo Hall in North Yarmouth. Beginner and experienced dancers are invited to learn barn dances and enjoy live music during the free event. All dances taught will be suitable for both adults and children, and styles include […]
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SAD 51 School Board makes no decision at August retreat
The SAD 51 School Board held a board retreat at Val Halla Golf Course on Monday. The retreat was open to the public, but was not livestreamed for those who could not attend. The board began by taking a facilities walk through the SAD 51 campus to see updates completed this summer, including a playground […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Minecraft at the Library’ Aug. 26 in Scarborough
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Minecraft at the Library” event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is open to everyone from beginners to experienced players of the video game. Attendees will play on the library’s Minecraft server. Attendees are required to register for the event at scarboroughlibrary.org/events/minecraft. To […]
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Two candidates enter race for Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Matthew Grymek and Andrew Swayze will be on the November ballot as candidates for the Cape Elizabeth Town Council. Grymek’s and Swayze’s nomination papers were verified on Monday. They will join Stephanie Anderson and any other candidates who qualify before Sept. 11 in the race for two council seats now held by Nicole Boucher and […]
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Speed limit lowered on stretch of Pine Point Road in Scarborough
The speed limit on all of Pine Point Road in Scarborough has been changed to 35 mph. A stretch of the road near the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center previously had a 45 mph speed limit. The Maine Department of Transportation, which has authority over the road that is part of Route 9, made the change […]