City officials and volunteers say the Vision and Values project is crucial in shaping future local laws and the master plan.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland dog debate: Here’s what owners face at Hinckley Park and beyond
The South Portland City Council removes a nonresident provision from its dog ordinance and is set to vote on the remaining items Sept. 21.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick, Topsham, Freeport hosting 9/11 memorials
On Saturday, Sept. 11, the towns of Brunswick, Topsham and Freeport will honor victims of the 9/11 attacks on the 20th anniversary of the national tragedy. A community barbecue will be held in Brunswick beginning at 10 a.m. with an hour-long 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony by American Legion Post 20 at Lower Town Mall on Maine […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth junior brings student voice to state education board
Joshua Leinwand hopes the appointment to the Maine State Board of Education is the first step in his lifelong journey of public policy.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal
Pandemic places Maine State Music Theatre’s future in jeopardy, director says
The Maine State Music Theatre will finish its run of “Jersey Boys” in Westbrook before ending the season to avoid further monetary losses as a result of the pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland urged to get creative about loss of parking from outdoor dining
Portland is looking into a new outdoor dining program that would permanently close Dana and Wharf streets and part of Milk Street, but economic development committee members worry the new allowances would impact parking.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
University mulls adding townhouses to Portland’s Bedford Street
USM doesn’t have a concrete plan to replace the white houses on Bedford Street with townhouse buildings but has broached the idea with neighbors.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Medical Center nurses urge hospital to revert to previous COVID protections
Some members of the nurses union, which formed in April, argue rolling back protections puts them at an increased risk.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Family-owned Giroux Energy merges with Dead River Company
Existing Giroux Energy service plans will be honored thorough the end of their contracts and staff will stay on as the companies transition through the merger.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Shopping Center project almost full
The majority of space in the two buildings has largely been leased out months before construction is completed.