Portland Forecaster news
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Hard Hats with Heart puts focus on construction worker wellness
Construction workers have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and the American Heart Association will promote a prevention program designed for them at a Feb. 28 event in Westbrook.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Hi-rise heart
The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is
Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities
While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets
Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Winter Guide: Five reasons the beach is better in the winter
The beach. When you read that, what did you think of? Sunbathing? Swimming? Surfing? Another word beginning with S? You may find those activities enjoyable in the summer, but the beach is just as worthy a destination in the winter months, and for people like me, it’s even better at this time of year. Here […]
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Quick with the bricks: Cumberland teen smashes Lego world record
Cooper Wright builds Lego's largest set in under 9¼ hours and wipes two hours off the previous record time.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say
High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Mentors needed to spend quality time with kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Maine College of Arts and Design’s local impact? There’s a map for that
An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.
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