The City Council purchase of a dozen acres of land to set aside as open space is part of ongoing efforts to protect natural areas from over development.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Pandemic impedes after-school meal program
Distribution logistics has led to a drastic drop in eligible students receiving the meals in Portland.
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Chocolate Church releases holiday album
In addition to the music, the album also features a reading of the classic Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” performed by actor and voice-over artist Tamara Lilly.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Royal River Conservation Trust opens 32-acre Mèmak Preserve
The owner who donated the property on Lufkin Road said it is ‘too pretty to developed.’
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Whimsical art funds decade of student passion projects in Portland
Painting for a Purpose has helped students start close to 100 community and school improvement projects since it began granting funds in 2010,
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Three remaining school projects ready for bids
Construction could start as early as this spring with completion by fall 2023.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Freeport Historical Society begins extensive renovations
Improvements include handicapped accessibility, a new vault and a new foundation for the barn adjacent to the 190-year-old building on Main Street.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Freeport freshmen reflect on their beliefs in a rapidly changing world
Dozens of English students at Freeport High School wrote essays that explore the values that guide their lives in a year of uncertainty.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Hanukkah celebration lights up Portland with parade
Chabad of Maine’s car-top menorah parade from Rosemont section to City Hall was one of the innovative way members of Maine’s Jewish community took to celebrating Hanukkah this year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Audubon sees success in a year full of uncertainty
Despite COVID-19 limitations, Maine Audubon has successfully adapted while continuing to offer safe outdoor spaces to the public.