All good things must end. For nearly four decades, The Forecaster has taken immense pride in being a weekly part of our communities’ heartbeat. This week brings our final print edition and while the product will continue with electronic editions and digital newsletters, it truly is the end of an era. Back in the fall […]
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Area land trusts air film to support wildlife
A cohort of 10 land trusts is presenting the wildlife feature-length film “A Peace of Forest” to inspire and energize the community around land conservation.
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Children on MaineCare brace the challenges of finding orthodontics
A sliver of orthodontists can accept the low-income insurance. One clinic in Portland is finding a way to serve these adolescent patients, with plans to expand their service.
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Public art collective spotlights Portland’s Wabanaki past and future
The group, Spinning Wampum, previewed a satiric play about the Casco Bay Treaty and has plans to artistically demonstrate how the city is ‘undeniably Wabanaki space.’
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Amateur historian marks decade of uncovering the histories of Portland homes
Cape Elizabeth resident Darren McLellan has researched the history of over 200 buildings on his blog, “Portland House Stories.”
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Pet exhibit shows history of Mainers’ best friends
From pampered companions to working animals, dogs to moose, the Maine Historical Society examines what pets have meant to the people of Maine.
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The Love Signs group spreads joy in Portland with messages, smiles
Also known as the “Love Factory,” these Portland residents hold signs on Congress Street three times a week with a simple message of love.
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TEMPOart selects Wyoming administrator as first full-time executive director
Laura Zorch McDermit, 41, took on the leadership of the nonprofit at the beginning of February.
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Portlanders take up the shovel for elderly neighbors
‘I think in Portland we have a strong sense of taking care of neighbors and friends,’ said Todd Ricker, a volunteer snow shoveler.
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High school students connect, discuss politics with CivilTea Club
On Jan. 31, students from five high schools had conversations on presidential transition of power with Yarmouth High School’s CivilTea Club.