All posts by The Forecaster
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Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 15
Arrests 10/30 at 12:14 a.m. Cory Freeman, 39, of Juniper Ledge, Yarmouth, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Burnes on U.S. Route 1 on a charge...
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Freeport Police Beat: Nov. 15
Arrests 11/6 at 8:46 a.m. Tanner B. Mulligan, 22, of Jeffrey Street, Lewiston, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Thomas Gabbard on charges of operating...
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Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 16
Arrests 11/5 at 12:52 p.m. Harry D. Davis, 47, of Danforth Street, Portland, was arrested on Route 1 and Portland Farms Road by Officer Isaiah Jones...
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2 candidates on special South Portland ballot
SOUTH PORTLAND — Two candidates hope to fill the remainder of former City Councilor Adrian Dowling’s three-year term. Dowling, who represented District 5, unexpectedly resigned in...
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Harpswell weighs phased plan for Mitchell Field development
HARPSWELL — After almost seven years, the town’s vision for the Mitchell Field waterfront could become a reality now that the removal of the pier...
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 14-24
Greater Portland Auditions “Alice in Wonderland,” Fiddlehead Art and Science Center, 25 Shaker Road, Gray, Nov. 29-Dec. 21, ages 4-16 needed, details at http://fiddleheadcenter.org/childrens-theater.html. Exhibits “Home: Reflections on...
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Community Calendar: Nov. 14-24
Greater Portland Benefits Holiday Art Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Maine Coast Waldorf School, 57 Desert Road, Freeport. Juried art show by Designing Women, a nonprofit that benefits...
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Holiday Calendar: Nov. 14-24
Festivals & Fairs Saturday 11/17 Village Christmas Fair, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cumberland Congregational Church, 282 Main St. Crafts, raffle, wreaths, books, White Elephant, lobster stew and lobster...
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Portland Police Beat: Nov. 14
Arrests 11/5 at 8:11 a.m. Sherene Guiliani, 30, of Limington, was arrested on Orchard Street by Officer William Stratis on an outstanding warrant from another...
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Highland Lake team asks Falmouth, Windham to adopt new rules
FALMOUTH — The town is being asked to consider recommendations from the Highland Lake Leadership Team to protect the lake and improve its water quality. Among...
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Homegrown rocker hopes to make it big
PORTLAND — Indie rocker Xander Nelson says making music locally, instead of in more well-known music hubs, has significant advantages. Not the least is the ability...
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Award honors 'barrier-busting' Portland school program
PORTLAND — Making sure the voices of students and parents are not only heard, but also reflected in the day-to-day practices of the city’s schools, has...
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Mid-Coast Meetings: Nov. 16-23
Brunswick Mon. 11/19 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 11/20 Noon Brunswick Housing Authority 12 Stone St. Tues. 11/20 5 p.m. Board of Assessment Review ...
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 14-23
Wed. 11/14 5:30 p.m. Economic Development Committee CH Wed. 11/14 5:30 p.m. Housing Committee CH Wed. 11/14 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee CH Thur. ...
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 15-23
Cumberland Tues. 11/20 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TH Tues. 11/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Meeting TH Wed. 11/21 6:30 p.m. Prince Memorial Library Advisory...
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People & Business: Nov. 14
Immigrant women honored for blazing a trail Trailblazer Honorees were announced at the third annual Empower the Immigrant Woman Conference on Nov. 10 at Congregation...
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School Notebook: Nov. 14
Maine Coast celebrating 100th with worldwide postcard exchange Maine Coast Waldorf School is participating in a worldwide postcard exchange with students in other Waldorf schools...
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Freeport wins Developmental League football crown
Freeport’s Adam Ulrickson breaks away for a touchdown during the Falcons’ win in Saturday’s Class E final. Freeport’s Connor Fox, left, and Danny Casale celebrate...
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Grant brings outdoor learning program to Portland's King Middle School
PORTLAND — A new grant will allow Rippleffect to expand its specialized outdoor leadership education program to students at King Middle School. The $3,500 grant from...
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Falmouth community TV changes cable channels
FALMOUTH — The town’s community television station have new places in the cable TV lineup because of Spectrum’s conversion to all-digital service. Channel 2 can...
