Third-graders learn swim safety With the start of the school year came the start of the new physical education curriculum for all third-graders in Regional School Unit 1. One of the unique parts in RSU1’s physical education program is its commitment to a swim safety program offered during a six-week unit for each third grade […]
Forecaster Community
Mid Coast Meetings: Nov. 6-13
Brunswick Mon. 11/9 5:30 p.m. Brunswick Topsham Water Board 266 River St. Tues. 11/10 2 p.m. Zoning Ordinance Review TH Tues. 11/10 4:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Committee 35 Union St. Thur. 11/12 3:30 p.m. Finance Committee TH Thur. 11/12 5 p.m. Cable Television Committee TH Thur. 11/12 5:30 p.m. School Department Personnel & Negotiations TH […]
Southern Meetings: Nov. 5-12
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 11/10 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Thur. 11/12 5 p.m. Town Council Appointments Committee TH Scarborough Mon. 11/9 7 p.m. Conservation Commission MB Tues. 11/10 4 p.m. Finance Committee MB Tues. 11/10 6:30 p.m. Coastal Water and Harbor MB Tues. 11/10 7:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee MB South Portland Mon. 11/9 6:30 p.m. […]
People and Business
Hires, Promotions, Appointments George Campbell has been appointed as the University of Southern Maine’s vice president for advancement and president and CEO of the USM Foundation. In the position, Campbell, who lives in Portland and is the former mayor, will serve as the university’s chief development officer, responsible for directing capital campaigns and other fundraising […]
Northern School Notebook
Local senior DAR Good Citizen Meghan Charest, a senior at Falmouth High School, has been selected as the DAR Good Citizen for the 2015–16 school year. Selected by the staff and faculty, Charest, who is the daughter of Mark and Meredith Charest, will be invited to attend a chapter breakfast and is eligible to enter […]
Northern Meetings: Nov. 5-12
Chebeague Island Thur. 11/5 6 p.m. CTC BOS Joint Meeting IH Thur. 11/5 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen (Executive Session and Regular Meeting) IH Cumberland Mon. 11/9 7 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 11/11 5 p.m. Aging in Place TH Wed. 11/11 6 p.m. Ocean Access Committee TH Thur. 11/12 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments […]
School Notebook: Portland starts snow delay days, Peak's students celebrate STEM
Legos celebrated at Peak’s Island school PEAK’S ISLAND – Over 60 parents and community members attended the Lego Robotics celebration at the Peak’s Island gym Oct. 30. The event was an opportunity for the island community to celebrate the unique and rigorous work of the first of many After School Academy enrichment activities. The event […]
Community Calendar: Nov. 4-18
Greater Portland Benefits Clothing, Linens and Jewelry Sale, benefit South Freeport Congregational Church and area ministries, sales of soup and bread benefit Preble Street and Grace Street Ministries in Portland, 4-6 p.m., Fri., Nov. 6; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, Community Hall, 98 South St., 865-4012. Friday 11/13 10th Annual Litterbox Auction, 6-9 p.m., […]
Portland Meetings: Nov. 4-12
Wed. 11/4 10 a.m. Disability Advisory Committee CH Wed. 11/4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 11/4 6 p.m. Hall School Building Committee Hall School Thur. 11/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Mon. 11/9 3:30 p.m. Friends of Deering Oaks Public Services Tues. 11/10 4:30 p.m. Planning Board CH Wed. 11/11 6 p.m. Police […]
Southern Meetings: Oct. 30 to Nov. 7
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 11/3 2 p.m. Library Building Committee CC Wed. 11/4 7 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 11/4 7 p.m. Planning Board (Workshop) TH Thur. 11/5 7 p.m. Recycling Committee PW Scarborough Wed. 11/4 7 p.m. Town Council MB South Portland Mon. 11/2 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission CH Mon. 11/2 7 p.m. City Council […]