Transitions Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) CEO Bruce Wagner recently announced his intention to retire Feb. 5. He will be replaced on an interim basis by FAME’s Chief Risk Officer Carlos Mello. Over his seven-year tenure, Wagner’s contributions included leading FAME through two strategic planning exercises, a focused approach to taking on financial risk for […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 2/1 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Tues. 2/2 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Thur. 2/4 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Fri. 1/29 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee Mon. 2/1 […]
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Mon. 2/1 3 p.m. Facilities Committee Mon. 2/1 4 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Tues. 2/2 6 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 2/3 6 p.m. City Council Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 2/1 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive […]
Portland Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/27 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Thur. 1/28 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 1/28 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Mon. 2/1 8 a.m. Broadband Planning Committee Mon. 2/1 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Tues. 2/2 5:30 p.m. […]
Northern Meetings: Jan. 28-Feb. 4
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 1/28 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Public Workshop Tues. 2/2 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 2/3 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 2/3 6:30 p.m. Forestry Subcommittee Wed. 2/3 7:30 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Durham Visit durhamme.com for […]
Community/Arts Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 6
To submit an in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’
People & Business: Jan. 20
Hires, promotions, appointments The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has elected Berman & Simmons attorney Jodi Nofsinger as president of its board of directors. Nofsinger has served on the board since 2009, most recently as vice president and equity officer. “It is an absolute honor to be the newest board president for the ACLU of […]
School Notebook: Jan. 20
Movin’ on up Teacher of year nominations open Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. “We know that Maine teachers […]
Southern Meeting: Jan. 22-29
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Tues. 1/26 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Tues. 1/26 5 p.m. School Board Budget Workshop Tues. 1/26 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Wed. 1/27 5 p.m. School Board Budget Workshop Wed. 1/27 6:45 p.m. Civil Rights Committee Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org […]
Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 22-29
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 1/25 6 p.m. Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossing Abutter Informational Meeting Tues. 1/26 5 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. 1/26 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 1/27 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 1/27 6 p.m. Rivers and Coastal Waters Commission Wed. 1/27 7 p.m. School Board […]