South Portland played an important part in Maine’s history, as well as in world history, when it became a major shipbuilder of cargo ships during World War II. Shown here is the Todd-Bath Shipbuilding Corporation, also known as the East Yard, on Dec. 4, 1941. The world would change three days later when Japan bombed […]
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Portland Meetings: March 18-25
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School Notebook: March 18
Math League winners Falmouth student gains national recognition in art Liz Mazelsky of Falmouth won a 2020 Scholastic Gold Key Award for her oil painting “Pears I” in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. In addition, her watercolor “Flowers and Lobsters” is on display through March 20 at Springville Art Museum as part of […]
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
People & Business: March 18
Serving their communities Ecomaine recognizes ‘sustainable Mainers’ with eco-Excellence Awards Citing the achievements of 20 individuals, organizations and businesses, ecomaine’s board recognized outstanding efforts in sustainability, waste management and “green living” through the 2020 eco-Excellence Awards, which were given on March 10. “Despite having seen these awards for quite a few years, I continue to […]
Southern Meetings: March 20-27
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Midcoast Meetings: March 20-27
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Northern Meetings: March 19-26
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Midcoast Community Calendar: March 20-28
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Greater Portland Community Calendar: March 18-28
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