The program provides services to keep high-risk people charged with minor offenses out of the courts.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath’s first Winterfest promises weekend of family fun
Bath’s three-day Winterfest begins Friday with a parade of lights, followed by a weekend of performances from comedians, dancers and musicians, as well as free events led by local organizations.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland drops indoor mask mandate
The city also will end its mask requirement for municipal buildings as of Feb. 24.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
High lead levels detected in Bath schools’ drinking water not a worry, school official says
State testing showed the presence of lead in the drinking water of three Bath schools, but school officials blame that on water fountains being shut down during the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
I-295 closure in Portland rescheduled for April
The bridge and road work around Exit 9 and Route 1 are expected to have major traffic impacts and drivers are encouraged to detour around the area in April.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic
Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Skijoring draws 1,200 fans to Topsham’s inaugural competition
Twenty-two teams of horseback riders and skiers compete, and an organizer vows to have more spectator parking available next year.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Sagadahoc County’s birth rate lowest in state
Births plummeted across the country in 2020, but Sagadahoc County’s saw an especially stark decline.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick bookmobile to hit streets in 2023
Curtis Memorial Library plans to purchase a mobile library, which will provide books, Wi-Fi and programming services to the people of Brunswick and Harpswell.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Statewide virtual career fair opens to middle schoolers
Virtual career fair brings expanded opportunities for middle schoolers and students in more remote areas.