Vet to Vet Maine, which pairs former service members with peer companions, is hoping to find more volunteers in the Midcoast.
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$2.1 million in federal funding will support new public greenspace in Portland
The money secured by the Portland Parks Conservancy will be used for the first phase of the Portland Harbor Common on the eastern waterfront.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Prince Memorial Library celebrates its 100th year
The Cumberland-North Yarmouth library has expanded three times since its doors opened in 1923, and it plans to keep expanding.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools
Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Mentors needed to spend quality time with kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine College of Arts and Design’s local impact? There’s a map for that
An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Maine brewers of non-alcoholic beers tap into Dry January demand
The emerging market has many in the state’s craft brewing industry buzzing.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 11-18
Wed. 1/11 5:30 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee Zoom Wed. 1/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Committee Zoom Thu. 1/12 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Thu. 1/12 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Tue. 1/17 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 1/17 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Committee Zoom Wed. 1/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee […]
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Caution, drivers: Portland-area study looks to pinpoint danger zones
Vision Zero is gathering public input to reduce traffic fatalities and serious crash injuries. So far, 18 communities are participating in the regional effort.
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From south to north, Maine’s lack of snow puts winter activities on hold
Snowfall has been sparse for most of the state, and above average temperatures and rainfall are keeping it that way.