The ban on plastic straws would take full effect in January 2021.
Forecaster News
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Fundraiser for new Mt. Ararat High passes $150K, aims for $500K
The new school on Eagles Way in Topsham is due to be complete next summer.
advertisement
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland Food Pantry, heating fund welcome $50K in combined donations
The town will soon start accepting goods for holiday baskets to help area families in need, which include residents of North Yarmouth, Pownal and New Gloucester.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Water District race draws 3 North Yarmouth candidates
Dan Bisson, Dan Marks and Andy Walsh are running for the seat vacated by Steve Gorden.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: Oct. 24
Arrests 10/7 at 1:22 p.m. Jeremy Alley, 39, of Court Street, Auburn, was arrested on a probation hold by Officer Scott Hendee on Winn Road, and charged with eluding a police officer, endangering the welfare of a child and imprudent speed. 10/9 at 3:23 a.m. Leslie Walker, 58, of Oak Lane, Windham, was arrested by […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Early voting underway for city’s Nov. 5 election
The ballot includes contested races for District 3 city councilor, mayor, Casco Bay Lines representative and District 3 School Board.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick council race draws 2 candidates for District 6 seat
Toby McGrath of Water Street and Jim Trusiani of Pleasant Street are running for the post being vacated by Jane Millett.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Rail authority considers move for city’s Downeaster stop
One of seven possible locations that would cut back on pick up and drop off time is near the old Union Station site.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
New Baxter Trail honors a family’s large legacy
The trail highlights the contributions of James Phinney Baxter and his family, who helped shaped Portland.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
State association lauds Topsham librarian as ‘outstanding librarian of the year’
Susan Preece has led the Topsham Public Library since 2005.