The ongoing study, coordinated by the Greater Portland Council of Governments, shows there’s plenty that can be done, but it will take lots of small changes instead of a few big ones.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Horn-free railroad crossings not far off for Cumberland
The town council agrees to pay $100,000 more than it anticipated to install barriers at three crossings.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
It’s a draw: Children’s book artists face off in first live event in more than a year
Maine author/illustrators Ryan T. Higgins and Chris Van Dusen will appear in a Draw Off July 17 at Congress Square Park.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth kicks off 20th year of Concerts in the Park
An eclectic mix of music is on the schedule this summer.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland’s new Charter Commission elects leadership
The group meets next on July 15 and has set a July 28 session to hear from the public on changes they would like to see to the city charter.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Freeport Community Services honors founding mothers
Freeport Community Services has ensured that the legacy of its first director, the late Betsy Ruff, will live on through the actions of young people in Freeport and Pownal. Two recent graduates of Freeport High School are the recipients of this year’s Betsy Ruff Scholarship. This is the third year that Freeport Community Services has […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Jetport expects travel to take off this summer
Airlines have resumed and added flights to and from the Portland International Jetport.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Georgetown Working League looks to rebound
Its new Thrift and Gifts Shop is aimed at replenishing reserve funds it used during the pandemic to provide college scholarships and make other donations in town.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Nomination papers available for Portland council, school board seats
Nomination papers are available in the Portland city clerk’s office for open seats on the City Council, school board, Peaks Island Council and Portland Water District Board of Trustees. The election will be held Nov. 2. Open City Council seats are in District 1, currently held by Belinda Ray; District 2, now held by Spencer […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
A ton of beach trash earns Portland resident sustainability award
Mary Vertz and her group Casco Bay Cleanup Project receive ecomaine’s eco-Excellence award for their successful efforts.