The Durham Board of Selectmen has called for a Special Town Meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Eureka Center to gain residents’ approval to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds for “critical capital projects,” according to the board. The town received $421,000 in ARPA funds and is asking to appropriate $34,500 to repair […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell’s shark sighting hotline busy so far
Local officials always “err on the side of caution” when a call comes in.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Conservation trust targets land in four-town ‘hot spot’
The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn “is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate,” according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Brunswick clothing designer puts poetry in motion
Catherine Fisher Clothing sells high-end clothing with a twist: Each garment is based on a piece of poetry written by the company’s founder.
Posted inSkiing, Southern Forecaster, Sports, Varsity Maine
2021-22 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Nordic Teams
FIRST TEAM Skier of the Year: Logan Ouellette, Junior, Leavitt Henri McCourt, Freshman, Mt. Blue Carson Zundel, Junior, Mt. Blue Josh Smith, Senior, Mt. Blue Alex Hemingway, Senior, Mt. Abram SECOND TEAM Grayson Hoeft, Freshman, Mt. Blue Abrahm Geissinger, Junior, Spruce Mountain Alex Hardy, Senior, Mt. Blue, Grey Vanderwood, Senior, Oxford Hills Henry Swift, Senior, […]
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Tiny race cars provide big fun in Brunswick
Five racers competed in the opening night of ‘The March Series’ at Slot Car Junction & Fascination Station Toys in Brunswick. The friendly competition gives drivers a chance to test their skills in slot car racing, a deceptively tricky pastime.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Brunswick pizza joint’s price hike can be blamed on global economic forces
Tess’ Market manager said the business had no choice but to raise prices for only the third time in 20 years.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic
Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.
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Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved
The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.