Cumberland Mon. 10/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Wed. 10/25 6 p.m. Council/School Board/N. Yarmouth Select Board WH/CC Falmouth Thu. 10/19 5 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Thu. 10/19 7 p.m. Harbor Committee Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 10/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 10/24 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: L.L.Bean can lead others to better climate future
We are in the midst of a climate emergency. To deal with this emergency it has been said that we need a WWII-scale mobilization on all levels from the local to the international. On the local level here in my hometown of Freeport, a group of us are encouraging L.L.Bean, with its reputation for being […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Staffing shortage is impacting our district
While driving in communities in our region you will see “help wanted” or “we’re hiring” printed on signs on the doors of businesses or on banners draped across buildings. You may have also had the experience of arriving at your favorite eatery or coffee shop only to find it closed due to a lack of […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Oct. 11
Hires, promotions, appointments Town & Country Federal Credit Union in Scarborough promoted two employees to newly-created positions. Heidi Olson has been promoted to vice president of member engagement, digital services and payments. She has worked at the credit union for 24 years and has been a member relationship manager for 18 years. Jennifer Johnson was […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport man digs and dives for antique treasures
Walt Bannon will discuss his adventures and his collections and sign copies of his new book at an Oct. 28 event in Freeport.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Oct. 12-19
Chebeague Island Thu. 10/12 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Town Hall Sat. 10/14 9 a.m. School Committee Yarmouth Superintendent’s Office Mon. 10/16 6 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Wed. 10/18 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 10/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 10/18 5:30 p.m. P.M. Library Advisory P.M. Library Falmouth Thu. 10/12 […]
Posted inTimes Record
6 candidates vie for Freeport Town Council seats
One councilor at-large seat as well as seats for Districts 2 and 3 will be decided Nov. 7.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
Posted inBusiness, Times Record
Climate demonstrators call for L.L. Bean to discourage fossil fuel investment
Demonstrators have been stationed outside the Freeport flagship retail store for weeks, calling for the company to discourage Citibank from investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure or to divest entirely.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Fall Guide: Art, food and fun for all at Freeport Fall Festival
One of Maine’s most popular autumn destinations is the Freeport Fall Festival and this year’s installment, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6-8, will feature over 200 artists, a dozen musical performances, a plethora of kids activities and food – plenty of food. Over 60,000 people attend the festival over the course of the three-day celebration, according […]