The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.
Forecaster News
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New proposal to help fill Cape’s affordable housing hole
If approved, the building would be the first affordable housing built in town in 50 years.
advertisement
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Group needs more time to study South Portland air quality issues around oil tanks, Hannaford
The Clean Air Advisory Committee, which has been monitoring air quality throughout SoPo, will come before the city council on March 2.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
In their fathers’ footsteps, 4 will hike from Portland to Boston for cancer research
Nearly 50 years ago, four friends walked more than 100 miles to raise money for The Jimmy Fund. Now, three of their sons and one of their daughters want to do it again.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Mid Coast Hospital reports increase in scam calls
Residents may receive legitimate calls about scheduled vaccinations for COVID-19.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Times Record
Virtual Portland walk points out city’s early ties to slavery
“It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor,” a marine historian says.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth opening schools to more students in March
The school committee also passed a resolution asking the state to push Maine teachers to the front of the vaccination line.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Special election sees two vie for seat on North Yarmouth select board
The winner will take office immediately to fill the vacancy created when Paul Napolitano resigned last fall.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland racial equity panel makes first recommendations
Recommendations include setting up a city racial equity department and giving more power to the citizens panel that reviews internal investigations at the police department.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Community conversation to focus on past, future of Portland’s Trolley Park
The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park.