Erik Knudsen and Sarah Beliveau said the work environment was untenable, but the town manager disagrees.
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From preservation to development: Yarmouth considers contrasting plans
Residents push back against a move to oversee renovations in the town’s historic districts, while development plans for a Main Street project and Railroad Square advance.
State law protecting economic abuse survivors faces legal challenge
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed an appeal last week of a federal ruling in favor of credit reporting agencies who claim the measure interferes with federal law.
Allagash joins brewers around world to create ‘Black is Beautiful’
All proceeds from sales from the brewery’s Black is Beautiful beer will go to two local organizations “that help create an inclusive, equitable and empowering system for all.”
Portland extends city manager’s contract another year
Jon Jennings, Portland’s city manager since 2015, intends to step down in 2022.
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.
Sebago residents create memorial for Mainers lost to COVID-19
Wendy Newcomb said she and co-organizer Anne McMahon felt that they needed to do something to “keep united” in the face of a divided nation.
Ambitious climate plan put into motion in Portland
The One Climate Future plan, created in partnership with South Portland, lays out strategies to confront climate change over the next 30 years.
Superintendent, parents confident in protocols as COVID cases rise
Nine cases have been reported at Portland Schools, but to date there has been no in-school spread.
Maine Bicentennial: Scarborough
The North Scarborough School, shown here around 1900, was a one-room building on County Road near the junction of Gorham Road. Students attended there from 1875-1958. It was closed by the town due to the expense of providing “modern toilets” and students were sent to Eight Corners School, which opened in 1959. In commemoration of […]