Gretchen McNulty took over for in July for former Superintendent Geoff Bruno.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Westbrook nonprofit weaving community into its work
In addition to training New Mainers for textile jobs, Common Threads is branching out with a new store, consignment shop and classes for the general public.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Voters approve building cap for North Yarmouth village
An annual 15-permit building cap is now in effect for North Yarmouth’s Village Center and Village Residential zones. A citizen referendum to limit permits passed at the polls 791 to 533 March 15, with just over 15% of voters turning out. Effect immediately, no single applicant or developer can apply for more than six new […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Tiny race cars provide big fun in Brunswick
Five racers competed in the opening night of ‘The March Series’ at Slot Car Junction & Fascination Station Toys in Brunswick. The friendly competition gives drivers a chance to test their skills in slot car racing, a deceptively tricky pastime.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Planning Board, Costco grapple over parking
Board members are not pleased with the size of the planned parking lot, but Costco says the size is not an option.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Homeless in Cumberland County: Two-year housing crunch pushes families into homelessness
As housing opportunities dwindle in the competitive market, more working people are experiencing homelessness, often for the first time in their lives.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Homeless in Cumberland County: Homelessness strains South Portland services to the limit
Hotels in the city have become homeless shelters as other facilities overflowed.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Conservation project preserves land and a father’s memory
After losing her husband Alan to cancer in 2020, Brunswick’s Nikki Eckert sold a portion of his ‘dream property’ to the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for permanent conservation.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
No. Yarmouth budget proposal includes raises, Wescustogo programmer
The property tax rate would increase 30 cents, adding $150 to the bill for the owner of a $500,000 home.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Public forum scheduled on impaired, threatened waterways in Falmouth
The council will vote on funding for improvements in April.