The city of Bath also awards Maine’s First Ship, a co-founder of Sagadahoc Preservation and an active student volunteer.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Maine Maritime Museum is looking for more ‘ambassadors’
The new manager of volunteer programs is working to build up the base of the museum’s base of committed volunteers.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Forecaster, American Journal writers win state awards
The Forecaster’s “Homeless in Cumberland County” wins second place in its division for investigative reporting from the Maine Press Association.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth’s contested zoning changes go to voters
A referendum to overturn rules that would have allowed an affordable housing development in the town center is on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Affordable housing work lies ahead for winning Cape Elizabeth council candidates
The three candidates vying for two seats on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council will rely on the guidance of a new committee to address the town’s affordable housing shortage, but the winners will play a key role in what action the council takes during their three-year terms. David Hughes is challenging incumbents Caitlin Jordan and […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough voters could boost future pay for elected officials
Scarborough residents next month will decide on seven amendments to the town charter, including pay raises for town councilors and school board members and the timing of school board elections. If approved, the pay would increase by $1,000 to to $2,500 per year. Chairpersons’ pay would go up by $1,750 to $2,750 per year. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Performance honors two young Freeport lives lost
Freeport Meetinghouse Arts will perform ‘Our Town’ this weekend, dedicated to Theo Ferrara and Maddison Cunningham with the hope the story will help heal the grieving community.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Rescuer of senior dogs gives ‘everything I can’
Laurie Dorr of the Finally Home shelter in North Yarmouth will hold a Pack Party this weekend to raise funds to help care for the old dogs she has taken in.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Juried Yarmouth Art Festival begins Oct. 19
This year’s annual show features 166 pieces by Maine artists.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland flavored tobacco ban likely to come next spring
Medical professionals support the ban targeting the use of the products by minors, but retailers say it is not needed because they already prevent those sales.