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Forecaster News

Published
March 22, 2021

Falmouth schools plan phased-in approach to full in-person instruction

The plan, contingent on the state of the pandemic, would start with the elementary school by the end of April.
Published
March 22, 2021

Half of proposed Portland school budget increase aimed at addressing inequity

The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year's, includes close to $3 million in equity investments.
Published
March 22, 2021

Proposal reworks Portland’s eastern waterfront into a public ‘gift’

A group led by former Director of State Planning Richard Barringer calls for adding plazas, gardens, a playground and a public landing to the more than 10 acres between the Maine State Pier and the former Portland Company property.
Published
March 19, 2021

Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021

Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
Published
March 18, 2021

Scarborough’s Project GRACE gets big help with keeping people warm

The local charity raised $30,000 in a recent fundraiser, roughly double what the organization raises in a typical year.

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Published
March 18, 2021

South Portland begins work to address homelessness

The City Council has responded favorably to recommendations in a new report, and has already taken steps to implement some of them.
Published
March 17, 2021

Drop in state aid to education a budget concern in Brunswick

Officials said by far the biggest red flag appears to be a decrease of more than three-quarters of a million dollars in state education subsidies.
Published
March 17, 2021

New Scarborough senior housing to open in May
Published
March 16, 2021

Train horns won’t be blowing at 3 out of 4 Cumberland crossings, maybe

Federal officials might not grant a quiet zone for one crossing in town, which would be the only non-quiet crossing for 25 miles.
Published
March 16, 2021

At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says

COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.