Festival organizers decided the July celebration could not go on as scheduled.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local restaurants say winter revenue down by half
There are fewer patrons than previous years so far this season, but the number of customers who enjoyed frequenting eateries on Valentine’s Day has them hopeful about the future.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Biden should step up efforts to end war in Yemen
Think about this number: 400,000 children under age 5 in Yemen could die of starvation this year, according to the United Nations. The entwining of wars and COVID-19 has multiplied the magnitude of death. President Biden earlier this month announced an end to U.S. support for an offensive in Yemen, but what does this mean? […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 18-25
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 2/18 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Tues. 2/23 6 p.m. School Committee Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 2/22 7 p.m. Town Council Wed. 2/24 7 p.m. Climate Action Subcommittee Thur. 2/25 6 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Durham Visit durhamme.com for […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hackers interrupt Yarmouth meeting with racial epithet, obscene video
School officials are working with law enforcement to identify the people responsible for the incident, which briefly interrupted a school committee meeting.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
New film focuses on local oyster farmers
A series of three films produced by the Maine Aquaculture Association are featuring sea farmers, including two who maintain farms in Falmouth and Yarmouth.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Over $78 million in state funds to go to area bridge repairs
The 19 construction and maintenance projects will take place over the next three years.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 11-18
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 2/16 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 2/17 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Workshop Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 2/11 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Tues. 2/16 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Tues. 2/16 7 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Wed. […]
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Yarmouth school budget proposal includes 7.8% spending increase
If approved, the plan would result in an increase of 4.97% for local taxpayers over the current rate of $19.60.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Through My Lens: Maine schools need diverse teachers
Teachers across Maine are still predominantly white, even though the number of students from minority and immigrant backgrounds has increased in the last two decades. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 96.5% of students across the nation were white in 2000. In 2017, 89.3% were white and 3.6% were Black. Maine students are […]