A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust’s Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.
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More men ‘Man Up to Cancer’ with growing support group
Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell’s Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone.
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Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says
This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
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Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing
Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor.
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Mt. Ararat students publish a Telling Room book of mysteries
The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and “A Glimpse of My Shadow” is the result.
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New sensor at Portland’s Back Cove a tool for flood areas
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute hopes to use the data to help develop strategies to deal with tidal flooding.
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Portland man takes helm at Maine Cancer Foundation
Ray Ruby hopes to increase the scope of the organization’s fundraisers, which include Tri for a Cure and Mary’s Walk.
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Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
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40-foot Westbrook fir to shine in Monument Square
The tree will be transported to Monument Square on Thursday and set up for the annual tree lighting on Nov. 25.
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Friends of Casco Bay film fest puts spotlight on environmental connection
Cinematic Celebration this Saturday features 12 films about work in and for the environment.