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Portland Forecaster news

Published
April 25, 2023

Drumming Up Wishes concert to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine

South Portland drummer Jeff Glidden's two daughters were on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish Maine gifts and he organizes the fundraiser to pay it forward.
Published
April 18, 2023

Volunteer bike mechanic gears up for new season of donations to asylum seekers

'Miracle worker' Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
Published
April 18, 2023

Greely student prepares to put her fashions on the runway

A Greely High School senior who has been studying with Portland-based designers will debut her creations at a fashion show next month to benefit the Best Buddies program.
Published
April 4, 2023

Piping plover book for kids encourages harmony with nature

A Greely High School teacher and a Cape Elizabeth illustrator collaborate to inspire the next generation of environment protectors.
Published
April 4, 2023

‘From Africa to Maine’ series to focus on the asylum seeker’s experience

Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers' history, experiences and challenges.

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Published
March 21, 2023

High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops

With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.
Published
March 21, 2023

Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend

Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
Published
March 16, 2023

Cape’s Elizabeth’s wayward seals – two of them – rehabilitated and released

The seal pup rescued after wandering town streets in January and another pup rescued a week earlier were safely returned to the ocean Thursday.
Published
March 15, 2023

Freedom Reads sets up ‘micro-libraries’ at Windham prison

The nonprofit organization's founder says supplying books to prisons builds community and inspires hope among the incarcerated.
Published
March 8, 2023

In Westbrook, Hawkins is at home on the streets

Lacking a permanent residence, the self-proclaimed "adventurer" is not interested in shelters or any type of official assistance, preferring to take care of himself.