Supporters of a proposed anti-racism resolution say it is needed while opponents say it is divisive and unnecessary.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Note from the editor: Police logs will no longer appear online
Starting April 12, The Forecaster, American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly will no longer publish police logs online. The logs will continue to appear in print. We publish police logs as a public service to keep readers informed about occurrences in their neighborhoods, and we feel this is a useful tool to have in our […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Proposed Scarborough 2022 budget will need cuts
The combined town and school budget calls for an increase to the tax rate of more than 7%, but the town manager stressed he is confident that rate will drop.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland property owners seek relief from revaluation
Taxes are expected to soar in spite of a less than 1.5% increase in the proposed city budget.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Chebeague-Cumberland land trust accepts two pivotal properties
Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust acquired two parcels in March that have significant value to the Chebeague Island community. CCLT bought a 24.3-acre forest in the center of the island known as Littlefield Woods and accepted the donation of Chebeague’s treasured skating pond and land surrounding it, Chris Cabot, executive director of CCLT, said in […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
New South Portland superintendent wants to work with kids again
Tim Matheney, 54, has been working as a consultant since 2015, but misses being in the schools.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Bath’s Chocolate Church puts spotlight on artists with a mission
The free video series, Art for Good, focuses on four artists who have combined their artistic talents with charity work.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Dog owners oppose North Yarmouth’s proposed leash law
The measure, to be taken up at town meeting this month, would require leashes at a number of public parks that are popular with those who like to let their dogs run off leash.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth superintendent leaving for Scarborough job
The Falmouth School Board plans to have a replacement for the beginning of next school year.