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Forecaster News

Published
March 27, 2020

Southern Midcoast police departments increase vigilance in wake of pandemic

Threat of coronavirus infection has made the police even more cautious about how they initiate physical contact with the public.
Published
March 26, 2020

Bath-area ‘Diaper Project’ comes to rescue for rising number of families

United Way of Mid Coast Maine looked to distribute more than 130,000 diapers this year, up from about 23,000 in 2014, but the coronavirus pandemic is posing challenges.
Published
March 26, 2020

South Portland approves solar projects, suspends local bus fares

The South Portland City Council held an emergency meeting to discuss business that couldn't wait until the ban on public meetings expired.
Published
March 25, 2020

‘We’re all in the same rowboat’: Southern Midcoast businesses weather tough times amid pandemic

Restaurants are forced to either restrict operations to pick-up or delivery services, or shut down altogether.
Published
March 25, 2020

Women’s pro Ultimate team takes season suspension in stride

Portland Rising hopes to get in some play this season, but if not will be ready for go for 2021.

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Published
March 25, 2020

Local access stations hopeful they’ll be back in low digits

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.
Published
March 24, 2020

Portland orders residents to shelter in place

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are ordered to stay at home for five days starting Wednesday, March 25, unless they are getting outdoor exercise or patronizing an essential business such as a food provider or pharmacy.
Published
March 24, 2020

Oceanview reports half dozen cases of COVID-19, food pantry shuttered

All public buildings are now closed indefinitely.
Published
March 24, 2020

Freeport student’s art earns wall space at U.S. Capitol Building

Alek Gideon, a sophomore at Freeport High School, is one of Maine's two 2020 Congressional Art Competition winners.
Published
March 24, 2020

Portland extends stay at home order 1 month

The City Council also prohibits short term rentals in Portland and asks landlords not to evict tenants for late rent payments during the emergency period.