The four bridge projects across three Midcoast towns are expected to cost more than $70 million in total.
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Winslow Park breaks even in 2020, moves ahead with handicapped-accessible ramp
Winslow Memorial Park Commission is slated to go over the 2020 park report on Feb. 8, along with a project to install an ADA-compliant ramp down to the beach.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Local companies taste success with Good Food Awards
Maine Beer Company and Ragged Coast Chocolates have been recognized for their exceptional attention to sustainability and the quality of their winning products.
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Forum: Freeport bridges can fix the past
In 1957, Freeport was sliced in half by construction of Interstate 295, eliminating multiple road connections and all safe means for pedestrians and cyclists to cross this new divide. What became progress for those just passing through became a loss of community for Freeport residents. Now, with support of residents, this can change dramatically on […]
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Midcoast vaccination efforts remain regional, headquartered at Brunswick Landing, for now
The clinic and the Freeport Town Council hope to increase transportation services and provide in-home vaccinations for those who are housebound.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Casco Bay shellfish group building database to help local industry adapt
The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group wants to know what kind of information shellfish communities would like to see in a public database, aiming to supply those in the industry with one comprehensive resource.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 4-11
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 2/4 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Sat. 2/6 9 a.m. Board of Selectmen Workshop Mon. 2/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 2/8 7 p.m. Town Council Thur. 2/11 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Durham […]
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Upon reflection, Freeport board to consider allowing solar farms
Solar generation systems are not an allowed use; the planning board is scheduled to discuss amending its zoning Feb. 3.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 28-Feb. 4
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 1/28 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Public Workshop Tues. 2/2 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 2/3 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 2/3 6:30 p.m. Forestry Subcommittee Wed. 2/3 7:30 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Durham Visit durhamme.com for […]
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Letter: The US needs stricter gun control
Schools were forever changed with the high-profile shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1997. As a Maine public school teacher at that time, our staff met and came up with an “active shooter” plan to keep our staff and students safe. Since that time over 100 shootings have occurred on educational campuses across […]