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Portland Forecaster

Women’s pro Ultimate team takes season suspension in stride

by Michael Kelley March 25, 2020March 24, 2020

Portland Rising hopes to get in some play this season, but if not will be ready for go for 2021.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Local access stations hopeful they’ll be back in low digits

by Chance Viles March 25, 2020March 24, 2020

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.

Portland Forecaster

Portland orders residents to shelter in place

by Michael Kelley March 24, 2020

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are ordered to stay at home for five days starting Wednesday, March 25, unless they are getting outdoor exercise or patronizing an essential business such as a food provider or pharmacy.

The Forecaster

Oceanview reports half dozen cases of COVID-19, food pantry shuttered

by Chance Viles March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

All public buildings are now closed indefinitely.

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Freeport student’s art earns wall space at U.S. Capitol Building

by Alex Lear March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Alek Gideon, a sophomore at Freeport High School, is one of Maine’s two 2020 Congressional Art Competition winners.

Portland Forecaster

Portland extends stay at home order 1 month

by Michael Kelley March 24, 2020March 31, 2020

The City Council also prohibits short term rentals in Portland and asks landlords not to evict tenants for late rent payments during the emergency period.