BATH — Inspiring people to do good things is one way that Amie Marzen channels grief from the death of her 4-year-old daughter last October to brain cancer. Marzen has orchestrated several events in Madeline’s name. The latest are blood drives to be held next month in Westbrook and Bath. Madeline received blood or platelet […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
'Eye on Cumberland' celebrates town's visual assets
CUMBERLAND — If a picture paints a thousand words, the photo gallery at Town Hall tells many stories. “Eye on Cumberland,” an exhibit in the hallway between the lobby and Council Chambers, has been up since spring and will be refreshed with new works this fall. Some works will also be included in Cumberland’s annual […]
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'Suburbia is dead': South Portland discusses tiny homes
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council Tuesday discussed the prospect of allowing so-called “tiny homes,” which may include code adaptations for a trial run. Councilor Eben Rose introduced the topic at the July 24 workshop, and said tiny-home living is characterized as a movement. He said he wants the city to be informed about these increasingly […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Eating, drinking, knitting’ hub opens in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Lisa Plourd, who is opening a new knitting shop and cafe called the Knitting Nook at the corner of Sawyer and High Streets in Ferry Village, said the path that set her to pursuing the business was unexpected and life altering. In February 2017, Plourd and her dog, Lily, were taking their […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Invaluable’ gift puts USM on the map
PORTLAND — When Dr. Harold Osher purchased his first map in 1975 on a trip to London he didn’t know he would eventually end up with one of the most valuable map collections in the world. Now, Osher, 94, has decided to donate the remainder of his rare and historic maps and create a significant new […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Invaluable’ gift puts USM on the map
PORTLAND — When Dr. Harold Osher purchased his first map in 1975 on a trip to London he didn’t know he would eventually end up with one of the most valuable map collections in the world. Now, Osher, 94, has decided to donate the remainder of his rare and historic maps and create a significant new […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Invaluable’ gift puts USM on the map
PORTLAND — When Dr. Harold Osher purchased his first map in 1975 on a trip to London he didn’t know he would eventually end up with one of the most valuable map collections in the world. Now, Osher, 94, has decided to donate the remainder of his rare and historic maps and create a significant new […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
‘It’s been a gift’: Smith reflects on time as SAD 75 superintendent
TOPSHAM — In Brad Smith’s office hangs a chart that marks the arduous 21-part, state-mandated capital school construction process that all school districts must rally through. It wasn’t that long ago that School Administrative District 75 was at the far left end of that chart, with many hurdles left ahead on the road to building […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Adjustment helps trim SAD 51 budget hike to 3.8%
CUMBERLAND — After rolling out their fiscal year 2019 budget a month ago with an anticipated 9 percent insurance rate hike built in, School Administrative District 51 officials learned recently that the cost actually will not be changing. The resulting adjustment $450,000, Superintendent Jeff Porter reported Monday during a budget public hearing at Greely High School, […]
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Yarmouth business hopes to lock up food producers
YARMOUTH — A local business owner has designed a compact food production unit to be unveiled at Maine International Trade Center’s Trade Day 2018 on May 18. Dirigo Food Safety’s The Locker is one of six products competing in the New Product Global Showcase. The others are from Portland’s Bristol Seafood, Lewiston-based Rogue Wear, Westbrook’s Planet […]