The original pinnace was built at Popham Colony in 1607-08.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Times Record
State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Residents rate solutions for dangerous intersection in Falmouth
Reducing the speed limit on Route 88 and adding crosswalks are popular options.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth Historical Society plans 2020 move for Old Town House
The 1853 structure is due to move to the Village Center, on land once occupied by the former Wescustogo Hall.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland to move sand, salt operations to new building this summer
The town has already relocated much of its compost and brush from Public Works property.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
City takes first step toward allowing senior homeless facilities near Barron Center
The city has given Avesta Housing a lease option on the Brighton Avenue site to explore the project’s feasibility and it agrees to market three other city-owned properties for potential development.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Casco Bay Bridge gets aesthetic additions
Touches of art been added to the bridge as part of a project to update its aging light poles.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Reading Refuges’ project aims to inspire kids at home
The goal is to provide 61 English language learners at Reiche School with 20 books each and then expand from there.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Century-old Harpswell Grange looks to restorations as it serves multiple generations
Interior and exterior work on the venerable structure could continue through the summer.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Freeport hires new police officer, more needed to fill roster
FREEPORT — The Freeport Police Department has a new officer. Jason O’Toole, 23, recently joined the force after completing his training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. O’Toole is from Middleboro, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston about 160 miles from Freeport. He attended Unity College in Maine and graduated with a degree in […]