Stephen Longfellow II (1728-1790) added diary entries throughout the year 1775 to his copy of Bickerstaff’s “Boston Almanack.” In October, Longfellow added six entries. Most entries were rather mundane, listing corn quantities and the activities of a person named Nathan or Nathaniel. On Oct. 10, however, the entry reads “Falmouth burnt by the Kings Troops.” […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
New Cape civil rights committee chair: Appointment ‘a long time coming’
The 7-member committee is now active and holding public meetings.
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SoPo-Portland climate plan nearing approval
SOUTH PORTLAND — An ambitious plan for combatting climate change and establishing environmentally-friendly regulations in Portland and South Portland is now in the hands of the South Portland City Council. The council is expected to adopt the plan Oct. 13 following a workshop held Sept. 29. Portland Sustainability Director Troy Moon said the Portland City […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Two newcomers face off for Senate District 30 seat
The seat, vacated by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Cumberland, covers Gorham, Buxton and part of Scarborough.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Incumbent faces challenger for seat on Bath School Board
Incumbent Megan Fuller is vying for her RSU 1 seat against newcomer Jamie Dorr.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Prosecutor, state rep vying for seat in Senate District 29
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is facing State Rep. Anne Carney.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Brunswick graduate finds her voice through music
Maya La Maya’s debut single, ‘Keep on Fighting’ is, in part, a reaction to BLM and the microaggressions she experiences as a person of color.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
House 37 set to get new representative
Grayson Lookner, who won the Democratic primary, is being challenged by Green Independent John Safarik, who is mounting a write-in campaign.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland council nixes plan to sell school parking lots as future housing developments
Councilors feel Reiche School staff’s need to use parking lots on Brackett and Clark Street outweigh the potential of marketing the land for possible housing developments.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Sebago Lake conservation partnership looks to protect southern Maine’s primary water supply
The Sebago Clean Waters, a collaborative partnership between the Portland Water District and eight conservation organizations, has set a goal to protect 10,000 acres in the Sebago Lake watershed in five years and 35,000 in the next 15. Sebago Lake is a crucial natural resource for the Greater Portland area.