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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Fallout from school project poses challenge for Scarborough
Residents and town officials say communication and inclusivity around controversial issues needs to improve.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council revote on zoning changes sparks criticism, question of legality
Councilors voted 4-3 to take back amendments agreed upon last month in order to comply with a state mandate and replace them with the new chairman’s plan, a move the town attorney says could be illegal.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland special election for House seat will come sooner than initially planned
The South Portland City Council has requested a special election to fill the House District 122 held by Lois Galgay Reckitt, who died Oct. 30. The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, with Councilor Natalie West opposed, to request that Gov. Janet Mills declare the seat vacant and schedule a special election. It is likely the […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Theater Project’s ‘Phantom Tollbooth’ stars 31 young actors
The theme of the play aligns with the ‘learning journey’ of the cast, the director says.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland Toy Drive providing gifts to record number of kids
The annual South Portland Toy Drive will deliver gifts to 480 South Portland kids this year, up from about 300 last year.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council pursues developer’s plan for affordable housing project on Drowne Road
The Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a preliminary agreement with Westbrook Development Corporation for a three-building complex.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New Chebeague Island church leader ‘right person at right time’
Hailing from El Paso, Texas, Victor Diaz has taken a non-traditional path to the ministry.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth latest Maine community to ban sale of flavored tobacco products
The prohibition, aimed at curbing tobacco addiction among children, goes into effect in March.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Elder activists join forces to combat climate change
Third Act Maine, made up of retirees, is making itself seen and heard in its effort to get companies to divest in fossil fuel companies.