Yarmouth officials will discuss highlights of the data collected so far as part the Comprehensive Plan update process at a public workshop June 12. Information on housing, demographics, transportation, public facilities, natural resources and more will shared. The public will be invited to provide feedback. In-person attendance is encouraged, but the event also will be […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
STEAM Night planned at Scarborough Middle School
Scarborough Middle School is holding a combined science fair and art show June 2 to celebrate students’ work in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. STEAM Night will feature students’ work from throughout the school year displayed in the Learning Commons and surrounding areas, and student musicians will perform. The school will be open from […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Teamsters to host blood drive in South Portland June 7
Teamsters Local Union No. 340 in South Portland will host and American Red Cross blood drive June 7. “Our members know firsthand the importance of blood donations and for this reason, we invite the community to roll up a sleeve with us on June 7,” Joseph Piccone, the union’s business agent, said in a prepared […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Memorial Day plans for Brunswick, Topsham, Bath
Brunswick, Topsham and Bath will celebrate Memorial Day with parades and observances. Brunswick and Topsham will hold a joint parade and an observance on the Brunswick Mall in honor and remembrance of those who lost their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces. Route 201 and Main Street will close to traffic at 8 a.m. and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Prince Memorial Library wrapping up gender and sexuality workshops
The final session in a three-part series on understanding gender and sexuality will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. “Understanding Gender and Sexuality” is led by Christine Caulfield, a volunteer for MaineTransNet, a statewide nonprofit that supports transgender people. Caulfield, a retired high school teacher, facilitates programs for […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Rewild Yarmouth’ events planned for next month
Yarmouth’s Climate Action Task Force has scheduled “Rewild Yarmouth” events in June in an effort to support eco-friendly living. The events start at 10 a.m. June 9 with a Nature Walk and Work Day dedicated to identifying and removing invasive species at Littlejohn Island Preserve. Royal River Conservation Trust will help with this event. A […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Skyline Farm hosts Farm Day June 3
Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth will host Farm Day June 3, featuring visits with animals, wagon rides with Tiny and Shay, blacksmithing and spoke tenoning demonstrations and Carriage Museum tours. Maine Street Bee, Wild Seed Project, Hansel’s Orchard, Blue Seal Feeds and Mindful Folk Farm will also be participating. Farm Day will be held from […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth donates $100,000 toward Twombly Pond repairs
The Falmouth Town Council has unanimously approved making a $100,000 town donation to the reconstruction project at the Lee Twombly Pond at Family Ice Center. The donation will come from an unassigned fund balance and will not impact taxpayers, according to Town Councilor Amy Kuhn. The 25-year-old Lee Twombly Pond, which offers free outdoor skating […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Absentee voting now through June 8 at Portland City Hall
In-person absentee voting for the June 13 election is now underway at Portland City Hall. Absentee ballots may be cast from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the State of Maine Room on the second floor. The last day for absentee voting is June 8, and the hours will be extended to […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Legion joins Deering neighborhood group for Memorial Day observance
The American Legion will join the Deering Center Neighborhood Association’s Memorial Day observance this year. A procession will begin at 2 p.m. in front of Longfellow School on Stevens Avenue and end at Evergreen Cemetery, where a ceremony will be held. No parade will be held on Congress Street. Portland City Hall and city offices […]