Virus concerns prompted the cancelation of the festival for the second year in a row.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
City proposes changes in Old Port street closures
The recommendation includes barring traffic on Dana and Wharf streets and parts of Milk and Middle streets for a year, while leaving Exchange Street open to vehicles.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Rippleffect working to get kids outside this spring
The pandemic has meant Rippleffect’s Cow Island is off limits, forcing the Portland-based organization to shift its programming.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth halts spraying for browntail moth
FALMOUTH — The town will not be spraying for browntail moth caterpillar in 2021 due to a reduction in nests and levels of infestation over the past few years. In 2020, a spraying program was conducted to target areas in the public right-of-way that were considered high risk. While not fully eradicating browntail moth, the […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Uncategorized
Construction starts on 144-unit apartment complex in Freeport
Beacon Residences will be located on Desert Road on property formerly owned by L.L.Bean.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough Downs vaccine center off to a smooth start
The center can administer up to 2,000 vaccines per day to older Mainers in Cumberland County.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough Fire Department finishes first round of COVID-19 vaccines for local first responders
The department covers one-third of Cumberland County first responders, but could not break down by community how many police, 911 operators and fire/EMS personnel have received the vaccine.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Construction of South Portland middle school slated for the spring
Most of the project’s $69 million price tag will be covered by state funding. The new facility will consolidate Memorial and Mahoney middle schools at the Memorial site.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Maine Historical plans for future preservation of past
A new system will allow Maine Historical Society to expand the safe storage of its vast collection.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local restaurants say winter revenue down by half
There are fewer patrons than previous years so far this season, but the number of customers who enjoyed frequenting eateries on Valentine’s Day has them hopeful about the future.