Many libraries are distributing free solar eclipse glasses to patrons to prepare for the April 8 event.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SAD 51 board agrees to plan for new school on Greely campus
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board votes in favor of pursuing the $53.5 million project, which also includes funding for a turf field for the high school and four new classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson School.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth’s proposed municipal budget up 1.8%
The plan calls for a new firefighter, a part-time library position for a student and funding to cover costs associated with the November presidential election.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
What to do with Mahoney? South Portland residents weigh in
The South Portland police chief says the site of the now vacant middle school is not right for a new police station.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Poetry coming back to the park in Bath
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Patten Free Library will hold its fourth annual Poetry Walk next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Local & State
Smiling Hill Farm ready to ‘fight back’ against proposed Gorham Connector route
The Maine Turnpike Authority, which proposes buying 47.3 acres of Smiling Hill Farm for the new road, will hold a community meeting on the project Monday in Gorham.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Comp plan update ready for Yarmouth residents’ review
April 30 is the deadline for providing feedback on the plan that will guide the town policy decisions ranging from housing to transportation in the coming years.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Success is in the cards for young Yarmouth collector
Seven-year-old Carter Torina of Yarmouth has amassed a following for his trade nights, which are now available online, and he’ll host a show at Hadlock Field this summer.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth residents ask councilors to consider ‘peanut roundabout’ in town center
The suggestion comes as the Town Council hears an update on an $842,000 plan to address traffic and safety concerns at the Route 77 intersections with Scott Dyer and Shore roads.