Forecaster News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Portland’s Trail to Ale celebrates 20th anniversary

by Michael Kelley September 6, 2019September 10, 2019

The event has raised $250,000 to expand, improve trails across greater Portland.

Coastal Journal

Former Bath YMCA lot to be developed into rental housing

by Kathleen O'Brien The Times Record September 5, 2019

The Bath City Council has also delayed a decision on retail marijuana locations.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

‘You have to be who you are’: Reverend wraps up 21 years at Cumberland church

by Alex Lear September 5, 2019September 10, 2019

The Freeport woman, Maine’s first openly gay minister, retired Sept. 8.

Coastal Journal

Youngest Brunswick students in a class all their own

by Hannah LaClaire/Times Record September 4, 2019

The district hopes to eventually serve as many as 120 pre-K students in four designated pre-K classrooms at the new 70,900-square-foot Kate Furbish Elementary School, which recently cleared the halfway mark and is expected to open next fall.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Rensenbrink’s Way: Topsham ecological center dedicates road to co-founder

by Alex Lear September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

John Rensenbrink was a co-founder of the Green Party, and active in Maine conservation.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Bath arts center kicks off season with journey to Camelot

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

This weekend’s show launches the Chocolate Church’s 42nd season.

Northern Forecaster

‘Structurally deficient’ pedestrian bridge in Yarmouth being replaced

by Kate Irish Collins September 4, 2019September 3, 2019

YARMOUTH — The town is replacing the old wooden pedestrian bridge on East Main Street, which has reached the end of its useful life and is “structurally deficient,” according to town engineer Steven Johnson. The project, which is slated to cost about $83,000, should be completed by late September barring any weather delays. The new […]