Forecaster News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

South Portland gives first OK to homeless shelter plan

by Drew Johnson February 23, 2023February 27, 2023

The plan, which allows different sizes of shelters to be built in specific areas, gets preliminary approval and goes to an enactment vote March 7.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Thousands expected at Westbrook’s Winterfest

by Mikayla Patel February 22, 2023March 2, 2023

MARCH 2 EDITOR’S NOTE: Winterfest has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 5, due to a stormy weather forecast.

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Freeport board puts off vote on controversial apartment project

by Mikayla Patel February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

With a mostly favorable opinion of the overall project proposed for Main Street, the Project Review Board requests some exterior and landscaping changes and the developer says those changes will be addressed.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Cumberland should act now on affordable housing, task force says

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

In addition, the town’s housing authority should take on a bigger and more proactive role, the task force chairperson says.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Modular classrooms at center of SAD 51 five-year facilities plan

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board has approved a rearrangement of modular classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson school and the addition of more of the units at the middle school.

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

Bus services halve fares to get riders back on board

by Drew Johnson February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Greater Portland Metro, South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit will cut fares from March 1 through Sept. 30 in hopes of getting ridership back to pre-pandemic levels.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Yarmouth families step up to support beloved crossing guard

by Sydney Richelieu February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Ruth Thurston-Coffey, who is having heart surgery this week, said she is “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support.

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

Dog retirement home broadening its reach to help with others’ vet bills

by Mikayla Patel February 21, 2023February 26, 2023

Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down.