A federal grant will allow the town to proceed with planned upgrades, including improved lighting, trail work and additional pickleball courts.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth preps for return of invasive browntail moths
The town’s tree warden said he has already spotted nests around town and has a plan in place to eradicate them and others that crop up.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Harper a ‘pawsitive’ force at Cumberland school
The therapy dog is part of Greely High School’s neuroscience-based animal-assisted education program, now in its 23rd year.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland may pursue air monitors closer to oil tanks
The City Council backs recommendations from the Clean Air Advisory Committee, paving the way for future action.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Pesticide ban set for vote in Cape Elizabeth
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides on residential properties and bar any pesticides at all near water or wetlands.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Small towns get tool to help efforts to preserve working waterfronts
Harpswell plans to be among the users of a new inventory template to assess the economic impact of their marine industries.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
In Westbrook, Hawkins is at home on the streets
Lacking a permanent residence, the self-proclaimed “adventurer” is not interested in shelters or any type of official assistance, preferring to take care of himself.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Greely student’s piece will catch your eye at Portland Museum of Art
High school student Brynn Vogel’s artwork was selected for the Youth Art Month exhibit.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SAD 51 board opts to seek additional sites for new school
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board also calls for a community survey on the project to determine why last November’s effort failed.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Grants support ecological projects in Cumberland, Falmouth
The grants from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership will fund sustainable landscaping workshops in Cumberland and a nature backpack program in Falmouth.