The City Council pays tribute to Fire Chief James Wilson, who is stepping down after 26 years with the department.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New animal control officer for South Portland, Cape Elizabeth sees role as educator
Maggie Maxwell’s goal is to help pets and their owners “have the best life possible, together.” And she’s a big fan of cats.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Petition to overturn South Portland’s flavored tobacco ban fails
The petition received over 1,000 signatures but not enough of them were from registered South Portland voters.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath eighth graders hit the books with little buddies
An eighth grade class in Bath wraps up a reading project by writing customized stories for their kindergarten partners.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Shops at Falmouth Center project gets planners’ OK
The Falmouth Planning Board approved site plans for The Shops at Falmouth Center.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Baxter School for Deaf basketball team back in the game
The team’s revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is
Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]
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Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities
While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets
Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]
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Winter Guide: Five reasons the beach is better in the winter
The beach. When you read that, what did you think of? Sunbathing? Swimming? Surfing? Another word beginning with S? You may find those activities enjoyable in the summer, but the beach is just as worthy a destination in the winter months, and for people like me, it’s even better at this time of year. Here […]