The Living Lawns campaign will inform residents on the impacts of pesticides and chemicals used in landscaping.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Adult Ed grads working front lines of coronavirus response
Hundreds of students who have passed through Portland Adult Education’s doors on their way to jobs in health care and are the “unsung heroes” during the coronavirus pandemic, PAE says.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland plans to build sand/salt shed, renovate Town Hall this summer
Both projects are part of a $7 million bond the Town Council approved last year.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport launches ‘Grocery Buddy’ delivery program for seniors
The effort aims to help residents older than 65, as well as those with autoimmune illnesses.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Missed milestones: Southern Midcoast students adapt to surreal senior year amid pandemic
Schools in Bath, Brunswick and Topsham face delayed or canceled proms, graduations and sports seasons.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth postpones $200K donation toward land trust purchase
The decision comes as the Town Council trims the town’s budget in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland eases restrictions on non-essential businesses
The City Council has changed direction after an email outcry from the business community.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
‘At the mercy of the food supply’: Southern Midcoast food assistance services, families struggling during pandemic
Food pantries in Bath, Freeport and Brunswick are finding it difficult to keep up with increased demand.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth bedding manufacturer making fabric masks for medical workers
Cuddledown has made about 500 masks so far, which the company has donated to Maine Medical Center, Southern Maine Health Care, and Maine Veterans Home.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Meal program initiated to serve Midcoast children
Seven lunches and seven snacks are being provided by Midcoast Maine Community Action at several locations during the week.