YARMOUTH — Gleaning is an age-old practice that’s been gaining ground in recent years as food assistance programs seek to provide healthier, more nutritious options for their clients. The Cumberland County Food Security Council recently received a $25,000 grant to help expand its gleaning program, which provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables to about […]
Forecaster News
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland elementary school uses native language playspace to build English skills
PORTLAND — Reiche Elementary School has found a unique way to help students with critical language acquisition needed for academic success. The school has created specialized a play space where students can speak their native languages, while also building their English language skills. Suzanne Chevalier, an English language learner teacher, said Reiche has a lot of […]
advertisement
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘The Twitter of its day’: Portland Observatory story told by new exhibits
PORTLAND — Climbing to the top of the 86-foot tall Portland Observatory on Munjoy Hill provides fantastic views of the harbor and beyond. But there’s also a remarkable history behind the more than 200-year-old structure. That’s the story Greater Portland Landmarks is trying to tell with new exhibits designed to engage visitors in “a more dynamic […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School shooter response training planned in Portland
PORTLAND — Emergency responders and school officials from across the region will gather at Deering High School this week to practice their response to the possibility of a school shooting. The District II Training Council and the Portland Police Department will conduct the active assailant training exercise Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, at the […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Dogging it for 36 years: Portland food fixture Mark Gatti
PORTLAND — Hot dog buns aren’t a typical 36th anniversary gift. But they would be appropriate for Mark Gatti, proprietor of Mark’s Hot Dogs. Gatti reopened his lunch cart late last month at the corner of Middle and Exchange streets, a spot at Tommy’s Park first recommended to him by a friend when he started his […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
New law helps lobstermen fighting terminal illnesses
HARPSWELL — A bill signed into law last week will help lobster and crab fishermen with terminal or serious illnesses maintain their license and continue to bring in income. The law, proposed in a bill by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, allows family members of a terminally ill lobsterman to fish using his or her license. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Fund changes leave BIW union leaders uncertain about retirement
BATH — Members of Bath Iron Works’ largest union are unsure whether they can still retire after 30 years, after a letter outlining changes to the pension fund triggered confusion. Jay Wadleigh, business representative for District 4 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, confirmed last week that a letter was sent to […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough to hire interim superintendent of schools
SCARBOROUGH — The School Board plans to hire an interim superintendent and has started interviewing candidates. The decision to hire a temporary administrator comes almost six months after Julie Kukenberger’s November 2018 announcement she would resign from her position and step down when her contract expires in June. “Hiring a superintendent is one of the most important […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland residents, police team up to tackle speeding
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police and residents are partnering to try to curb drivers who speed. On May 13, residents will have the chance to discuss the problem in a “Calm the Traffic” event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Police Department on Anthoine Street. The meeting aims to spread awareness about speeding and its impact on […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Woman breaks years-old mold at Cape Elizabeth PD
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Police Department Tuesday welcomed its first female officer in 15 years. Officer Tammy Schafran graduated from the State University of New York at Brockport in 2010 and has since been a campus officer at SUNY Buffalo. “We are excited and honored to add Officer Schafran into our community,” Chief Paul Fenton said […]