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Forecaster News

Published
January 26, 2021

Bowdoin copes with COVID housing challenge

College officials are opting to house students at a local hotel for the winter break and spring semester, giving students safe lodging and local business a boost.
Published
January 26, 2021

Public-private partnership now eyed for new homeless center

With the potential for state funding for the $10M project off the table, the city considers a private-public partnership for the proposed homeless services center on Riverside Street.
Published
January 26, 2021

Portland school board wants teachers to address LGBTQ injustices

Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools.
Published
January 22, 2021

Cape gearing up to build electric car charging stations

Grants from Efficiency Maine will fund up to 80% of the cost to build stations at Fort Williams and the Cape Elizabeth Community Center.
Published
January 21, 2021

Cumberland history book released for bicentennial

Local experts work with Arcadia Publishing to create "Cumberland," which examines the town's long history through photographs embellished with contextual information.

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Published
January 20, 2021

South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem

The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.
Published
January 20, 2021

Brunswick superintendents says small size allows district to administer ELL test

The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.
Published
January 19, 2021

Youth mental health first aid training free and open to all

As youth cope with social isolation, learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health problems.
Published
January 19, 2021

Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic

The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
Published
January 19, 2021

Racial justice leaders share inspiration, initiatives on MLK Day panel

Work in Portland and South Portland includes groups looking into racial inequities in the two cities, and Falmouth is holding racial awareness classes to its employees.