Board members in an informal vote select Emily Figdor as their new chairperson.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
New lane added for bikes, pedestrians in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Lanes built to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians were recently added to both sides of Bates Street in an attempt to slow traffic and make motorists more aware of sharing the road. The striping borders off approximately 5 feet of roadway from the edge of the paved street. The designated lane was made possible […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Pejepscot History Center hosting outdoor Santa Day
BRUNSWICK — The Pejepscot History Center will hold its annual free Santa Day outside on Saturday, Dec. 5, in order to adhere to COVID-19 state guidelines. The event will be in front of the Pejepscot History Center at 159-161 Park Row from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An abundance of festive lights and decorations will […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
City of Ships to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas
Main Street Bath has made COVID-19 safe adjustments to this year’s holiday celebrations in Bath.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Land trust looks to purchase Littlefield Woods on Chebeague Island
Owners of the 25-acre forest have offered it to Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: North Yarmouth
Mr. and Mrs. John Britt of North Yarmouth delivering milk in a typical morning scene, circa 1915. After milking the cows, farmers loaded wagons with cans of milk and cream to be taken to the local store or, later, to the railroad in time for the early morning milk train that passed through North Yarmouth […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Traffic study seeks to solve snarl-up in South Portland
A new traffic study aims to find solutions to heavy traffic along South Portland’s Broadway.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland bans synthetic fertilizers
The ban, geared toward protecting the waters of Casco Bay, is part of new changes to the city’s pesticide ordinance.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Cundy Library opens the book on upgrade project
The town is seeking bids for drainage improvements, new paint and upgraded wheelchair accessibility.