South Portland’s Landcare Management Advisory Committee would like to hear from residents about landscaping practices. The city’s landcare management ordinance regulates pesticides and fertilizers, and the committee wants to know what residents know and think about it. Responses to a survey will help the committee and city evaluate the ordinance and plan next steps. For […]
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Community forums scheduled on Scarborough superintendent search
The Scarborough Board of Education is seeking input from staff and school and community members as they search for a new superintendent. Residents will be asked at two listening sessions, Thursday, March 28, and Monday, April 1, both at 6 p.m. on Zoom, to discuss the qualities and characteristics they’d like to see in the […]
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Scarborough Community Services to hold family Easter events
Scarborough Community Services has two events coming up to help children and their families celebrate Easter. The Easter Bunny has already visited Scarborough and has dropped eggs all over the town. The community services department is asking for help to retrace the bunny’s tracks in a Park Hop. A coloring page map will lead families […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Experts to speak on climate change prep
Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland will host a virtual discussion on climate change at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14. “Sea Changes: Understanding and Preparing for Coastal Maine’s Extreme Weather Events” will discuss current and future weather trends in Maine and explore what drives change in the climate. Featured speakers include Bill Danielson of Chebeague Island, […]
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Registration open for Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club Golf Scramble
Registration is open for the Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club’s second annual Golf Scramble on May 10 at Val Halla in Cumberland. The scramble is limited to 128 registrants. Last year’s event drew 96 golf participants, and proceeds benefited Greely High School scholarships, the Cumberland Community Food Pantry and other local charities. For more details and […]
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Birding, history and emergency preparedness talks at South Portland library
The South Portland Public Library will host three educational events this month, starting on Monday, March 11, with a program from the Maine Audubon on attracting local birds to neighborhoods. “How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard” will teach attendees how to help make local landscapes more friendly to birds, with tips for attracting […]
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Black History Month youth art contest winners announced
Winners of the seventh annual Black History Month Art Contest, hosted by UScellular and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, have been announced. First place went to Sasha, 11, who won $250 for her drawing of Valerie Thomas; second place went to Awinyo Billy, 8, who received $150 for his drawing of Angelo […]
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Scarborough hardware store raises money for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
More than 56% of Scarborough’s Oak Hill Ace Hardware customers in December donated to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital during their Holiday Round Up campaign. Customers rounded up to the nearest dollar and donated change to the local Children’s Hospital Miracle Network. Customers gathered $4,178. Ace vendor Duracell recognized stores with the greatest amount of donors. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick High School Players to perform ‘Phantom of the Opera’
Brunswick High School Players, a theater program for Brunswick students, will perform the classic musical, “Phantom of the Opera,” at 7 p.m. March 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23, and at 2 p.m. March 17 at the high school’s Cooker Theater. The main cast is made up of 20 students with ballerinas, a chorus and […]
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Midcoast Youth Center requests Easter candy
Midcoast Youth Center, a nonprofit that serves housing- and food-insecure students and families in the Midcoast region, will hold an Easter egg hunt on March 31 at 10 a.m. at Maritime Field in Bath. The hunt is free to join. Candy donations can be dropped off at the youth center at 4 Old Brunswick Road […]