Forecaster News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Falmouth’s proposed $18.9 million budget prioritizes future building projects

by Sydney Richelieu March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

The $18.9 million spending plan includes $300,000 to launch a fund for major projects over the next 10 years, including expansions and renovations at the town’s two fire stations.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Windham vet walking to all corners of U.S., finding big hearts along the way

by Mikayla Patel March 7, 2023March 12, 2023

Matt Dyer’s 5,871-mile journey has evolved from a fitness challenge to a “people challenge” motivated by the kind people he meets on his route.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Heating system malfunction causes water damage at Cape Elizabeth school

by Drew Johnson March 2, 2023

Pond Cove Elementary School was fully reopened Thursday after going remote earlier this week.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Willard Beach dune restoration project will put old Christmas trees to good use

by Drew Johnson March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

The plan is for the discarded trees to trap sand in the damaged dunes so the city can then replant dune grass, but when results will be seen depends on the weather.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

SAD 75 superintendent pursues diversity, equity initiatives

by Mikayla Patel March 1, 2023March 6, 2023

The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly says.

Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Gnomes galore at South Portland-Cape Elizabeth upcoming SpringFest

by Drew Johnson February 28, 2023March 2, 2023

The lead-up to the gnome-themed May event starts Saturday with a fireworks display at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth, Cumberland businesses merge with environment in mind

by Sydney Richelieu February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

You Regatta, with a shop in Falmouth, has joined forces with Logo Owl in an eco-friendly venture to provide customized and promotional products.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Games with grandfather inspire new chess club for those with memory loss

by Sydney Richelieu February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but “always remembered how to play chess.”