Maine ranks worst in the nation for power outages, and the issue is especially acute in the Midcoast, where geography impairs restoration efforts.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire
A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Nine Eagle Scouts honored in one fell swoop
Falmouth Troop 93 recognizes its 2020 and 2021 Eagle Scouts all together at one ceremony because that’s the way the Scouts wanted it to happen.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth floats preliminary options for Route 1 North improvements
The changes are designed to make the town more accessible to bicyclists and pedestrians.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Freeport special educator is Cumberland County Teacher of Year
Dr. Paige Fournier, who “does a great job at connecting her kids to the community,” her principal says, is now in the running for Maine Teacher of the Year.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Freeport students’ winning artwork promotes Donate Life campaign
New England Donor Services honored the top three contest winners last week.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland legislator pushes for Portland-Lewiston rail service
The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Ben Chipman, is set to be taken up Tuesday by the joint transportation committee.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Referendum won’t impact homeless center plan, Portland officials say
The housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
87,000 shots later, MaineHealth closing Scarborough Downs COVID clinic
Organizers said they will be shifting their focus to mobile vaccine centers traveling through the area.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Affordable housing project sign of things to come in Cape
Officials said they aren’t necessarily looking for multi-unit rental properties, but changes may be on the horizon to pave the way for more affordable housing in town.