Forecaster News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

SAD 51 eyes land behind No. Yarmouth community center for new primary school

by Alex Lear March 19, 2020March 23, 2020

North Yarmouth could vote later this year whether to gift the 19.4-acre parcel to the school district, of which Cumberland is also a part.

Moving day is coming for Scarborough police, fire

by Sean Murphy March 19, 2020

Workers are putting the finishing touches on a new 53,000-square-foot safety complex on Route 1, and Scarborough Police, Fire and EMS crews are planning to move in next month.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record

Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City group cancels celebration amid coronavirus threat

by Alex Lear March 18, 2020March 22, 2020

Some events planned for Cuba Week could be rescheduled for later this year.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Harpswell cancels most of Town Meeting, postpones budget decision

by Alex Lear March 18, 2020March 19, 2020

The town could operate at 2019 budget numbers until it has approved a new budget, if legislation being discussed in Augusta is approved.

Portland Forecaster

Interest high to replace three longtime Portland state reps

by Michael Kelley March 18, 2020April 23, 2020

Reps. Richard Farnsworth, Erik Jorgensen and Matt Moonen have been termed out and cannot seek re-election.

American Journal, Northern Forecaster

Speeches at UN canceled, but Scouts look forward

by Chance Viles March 18, 2020March 24, 2020

Two freshmen from Westbrook and Falmouth were among those selected to speak to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women in April.

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster

Freeport continues to explore tax break for L.L.Bean

by Jason Pafundi Special to The Forecaster March 17, 2020

FREEPORT — The Town Council was expected to discuss a 30-year, $10 million tax break for L.L.Bean on Tuesday night. The project would greatly expand, enhance and modernize the company’s corporate headquarters, adding a second floor to the main building that would bring the campus to a total of about 400,000 square feet. The estimated […]