A new nonprofit arm of the tourist attraction will focus on ecological and environmental education, art and music.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth residents formally vote at Town Meeting to conserve Sharp’s Field
Residents also increased the FY22 municipal budget by $100,000 for needed road repairs and buy a a parcel of conservation land.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
$1.5 million gift to Yarmouth’s 317 Main had good timing
The donation to the Community Music Center in Yarmouth will help it to meet “a growing demand for arts and culture education,” the executive director says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Loud and clear: Maine ham radio operators having a field day
The Wireless Society of Southern Maine will gather this weekend in Scarborough and demonstrate its strengths even during the age of modern communication.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough voters pass $55.7 million school budget
Residents approved the budget by a more than 2-to-1 margin, with low turnout at the polls.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland to celebrate Juneteenth holiday
The South Portland Human Rights Commission is gearing up for its first public event celebrating the holiday Saturday at Mill Creek Park.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland property owners to see 20% average tax hike
The city’s assessing department will be able to tell residents how much their property values are going up by the end of the day Friday.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Newly elected SAD 51 board members look forward after tumultuous year
Polarization on issues such as returning to in-person learning and racial equity has challenged the standing of the board during the past year.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Neighbors want rats eradicated before Noyes Street site redeveloped
After an influx of rats, neighbors are looking for the city’s help in eradicating rats from their neighborhood.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Safer, greener redesign moves forward for Portland’s Bramhall Square
The project strives to make the small plaza a safer, more attractive place for people to spend time.