Projects for this fiscal year, which began in July and will continue through June 2022, include LED streetlights, an extension to the Allagash walking trail, airport repaving and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Faces of domestic violence posted in Yarmouth, Falmouth
“It’s letting people know that we’re done with the suffering and the violence. The community needs to stand with survivors,” says Finding Our Voices volunteer.
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Harpswell oyster hatchery may farm kelp at Mitchell Field
According to Running Tide’s website, the company is growing kelp that floats on the water’s surface to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as part of a pilot project.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes
Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Medical Center nurses urge hospital to revert to previous COVID protections
Some members of the nurses union, which formed in April, argue rolling back protections puts them at an increased risk.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Sports
Saco/Dayton rallies past Cumberland/North Yarmouth to win Little League state title
Saco/Dayton scores in each of the last three innings to pull out a 7-6 victory and advance to the New England regional.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Sports
Saco beats Cumberland/North Yarmouth to force one more game in Little League state tournament
The championship will be decided when the same two teams meet again Sunday night.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough, New Hampshire shop owner to pay child labor fines
Abel Schultze, owner of two markets, including On The Vine in Scarborough, admitted employing 15-year-old workers, but only due to a lack of workforce brought on by the pandemic.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport’s Desert of Maine broadens its horizons
A new nonprofit arm of the tourist attraction will focus on ecological and environmental education, art and music.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Cape boys capture first Class A crown in overwhelming fashion
Capers race to 15-1 halftime lead, beat Falmouth, 19-6, to cap perfect season