Maine’s most iconic business had contemplated a move from Freeport before deciding to increase its downtown footprint.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Casco Bay Bridge gets aesthetic additions
Touches of art been added to the bridge as part of a project to update its aging light poles.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Local & State, Northern Forecaster
State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Times Record
Police: Teen charged with Bath burglary after chase
Bath police say Saturday “smash and grab” at South End Park may be related to similar Nov. 21 break-ins
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
On eve of departure, S. Portland mayor speaks on struggles with substance use disorder
South Portland Mayor Claude Morgan said over a decade of working in public service was one of the many experiences in his life that have taught him to overcome his addiction.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Brunswick schools work to flatten barriers for asylum-seekers
The district has expanded its language services to meet the needs of the 26 new students from Africa.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland man charged with sex crimes at Maine Mall was employee
The alleged assault occurred at a massage studio, and police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
MDOT: South Portland has high accident rate
Over 40 residents met at the high school to discuss pedestrian issues that the Maine Department of Transportation will take into consideration when drafting a report to the city.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Children’s Museum celebrates young new citizens
The Oct. 31 ceremony involved 15 children from seven countries.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
PATHS gives students an early lock on cybersecurity
A new course, the first of its kind in the state, teaches the fundamentals and examines the roles of computer security specialists.