The online exhibit, stemming from a "secret" message passed to one one artist and then spread worldwide through art, will go live April 10 and feature the work of a dozen Maine artists. Diane Barnes is officially North Yarmouth's town manager. Police bodycam footage shows five Memphis officers attacking and beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop on January 7. Decentraland Vs. The clinic will be open two days a week and serve 500 people a day to start. The Falmouth Fire Department has received a FEMA grant to purchase new breathing apparatus for firefighters and a new air compressor system. Once the Falmouth Town Council authorizes $200,000 for the safety improvements, the project will be put out to bid. The after-school and remote day programs will be in place through January while the Portland school district awaits word on its share of new federal funding. Raising the wharf 2-3 feet is also being considered as sea-level rise threatens the coastal community. Portland voters Tuesday will decide on nine members of the Portland Charter Commission and whether to approve the $125.2 million school budget for the next school year. Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor. Nationally, there was an85% decrease in breast cancer screenings,75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screeningsin April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019. Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges. The bridge and road work around Exit 9 and Route 1 are expected to have major traffic impacts and drivers are encouraged to detour around the area in April. The $2.7 million purchase is the largest expense in the proposed $16.5 million fiscal year 2022 capital improvement plan. Open Creamery Day is Sunday, Faces of domestic violence posted in Yarmouth, Falmouth, RSU 5 Superintendents Notebook: Lifting each voice to empower all students, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust awarded grant for middle school bird project, Corned beef and cabbage on menu at Elijah Kellogg Church, Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games, Morse High School to Host International Night Feb. 17, Free ice fishing open house in Naples Feb. 25, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 25-26, Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series, Patten Free Library writing contest winners announced. A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust's Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn. Annual mental "checkups" are in place in Cumberland and the Yarmouth police chief says he hopes to implement a similar program. Demetrius Haley was . Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the 'shared governance' that exists now. The municipal ballot includes seats on the City Council and School Board and a city referendum on homeless shelter size. d Voivodeship 1975-1998. The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn "is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate," according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations. More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion. High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth. The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year. 1 of 24 Protesters march down the street Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn., as authorities release police video depicting five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols, whose death resulted in . The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston. The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream. Group rides will be held next week in seven communities across Maine. Due to revenue from the American Rescue Plan, municipal tax bills are expected to go down by 4%, excluding any increases caused by the Portland Public Schools budget. The Cumberland Town Council strongly encourages SAD 51 to build a solar field to supply all of its campuses. The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board has approved a rearrangement of modular classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson school and the addition of more of the units at the middle school. A 2007 questionnaire is being resurrected to see how residents' priorities have changed over the last 15 years. "The metaverse will likely infiltrate every sector in some way in the coming years, with the market opportunity estimated at over $1 trillion in yearly revenues." The bank pointed out that consumers worldwide are already spending $54 billion on virtual goods every year. An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark. Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell's Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone. Published April 4, 2022. The statement will be a foundation for the town's new 10-year comprehensive plan. Local events include two trunk-or-treat events and a cemetery stroll. Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process whether by voting or by working the polls themselves. The I-295 bridge over Veranda Street in Portland will be replaced in October, requiring the closure of that part of the highway and the heavily traveled street below. The family of a man seen on video being brutally beaten by a trio of Arkansas police officers over the weekend is furious over the incident and would like to see the cops held . The CDC is investigating COVID-19 cases at the Barron Center, Oxford Street Shelter and Family Shelter. 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Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Your hometown newspaper covering southern Maine from Scarborough to Bath in four print editions and online at theforecaster.net. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 News meteorologist Jon Loufman was attacked and severely beaten in his home on July 9, according to Bay Village police. A fourth grader at Greely Middle School in Cumberland was the driving force behind a read-a-thon that raised $45,000 for relief efforts, and a Yarmouth High School club raises thousands more than their original goal. The spending plan is up 7.6% over this year's municipal budget. "It will be great to be up there offering this music of hope and inspiration in such a difficult year," the Classical Uprising artistic director says. We carry a wide variety of prescription flea & tick, diabetic, heartworm, skin & coat, arthritis and more. The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist's medical issue. Memphis, Tennessee law enforcement officials released disturbing footage of the fatal police beating of Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died three days after a traffic stop on Jan. 7. The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly. The Forecaster Gnomes galore at South Portland-Cape Elizabeth upcoming SpringFest The lead-up to. The Portland Housing Authority's Foster Youth Independence program has helped 30 young adults find housing since last June and it continues to assist them in setting and achieving goals. 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New owner of Gather in Yarmouth plans to keep cozy neighborhood vibe, Greely student project takes flight with NASA, Pownal passes comp plan proposing new public safety building, town center, Falmouth students pumped about mountain biking project, Falmouth teen hopes to get town talking about tough topics, NYA students author book to educate about transgender identity, Wolfes Neck Center expanding with new indoor space, Falmouth council rejects mask mandate in close vote, Developers include 55+ housing in planned revamp of Yarmouths Railroad Square, Communities rally to schools calls for help amid staff shortages, Community forest in Falmouth now open year-round, Work on North Yarmouth fire museum forges ahead, Yarmouth school district advocating for pre-K classes this fall, Chebeague Island clerk promoted to top town job, Asylum-seeking families find refuge at Freeport hotel, Changing times may call for a different kind of school leader in Falmouth, Cumberland-based school district forming plan to battle inequity, Yarmouth enacts local ban on sealant containing coal tar, Growing wellness services community draws business to Falmouth, Trails end in Yarmouth to include handicapped accessible boardwalks, Chebeague Island dredging to improve access to Stone Wharf, Falmouth streamlines outdoor dining permitting for restaurants, Working Falmouth mom helps keep local day care an option, Pine Grove Preserve safety work delayed until late spring, After 11-year-old bicyclist struck, Cumberland calls for new safety measures, Falmouth parents donate late sons Magic cards for new Westbrook gaming space, Faster internet coming to some areas in Yarmouth, Yarmouth starts new intiative to spotlight its strengths, Lisbon town manager chosen as new North Yarmouth leader, Cumberland police to begin wearing body cameras, SAD 51 plans North Yarmouth site for new school, Court sides with Falmouth in homeowner association sewer suit, North Yarmouth extends offer to town manager finalist, Pandemic brought singer back, roots may keep her in Yarmouth, Yarmouth expects savings with solar power deal, North Yarmouth audit accounts for $145,000 Wescustogo Hall deficit, Cumberland-North Yarmouth schools reviewing emergency response plan, I-295 bridge replacement in Yarmouth to span four years, Dad distributes Narcan in honor of son he lost to overdose, Falmouth officers return to active duty after October fatal shooting, Helping others is in the cards for three middle schoolers, Metro considers more stops, on-demand bus service in Falmouth, Yarmouth Clam Festival to make a comeback next summer, No cause yet for fire at Fat Andys Hardwoods, Falmouth representative running for Breens Senate seat, Falmouth to test its waters for pesticides, fertilizers for first time, Cumberland Fairgrounds shiny and bright for holidays, Falmouths fantastic little bookstore sold to Shermans, MOFGA gets growing with new market in Freeport, Local schools look to vaccines to ease COVID impact, Brewery, tasting room coming to former Stones Cafe site, Very Merry Falmouth weekend is back this year, Dec. 2-4, Yarmouth rings in season with Hometown Holidays, Steel prices stall work on Falmouths solar array, Yarmouth family donates $4 million to upgrade NYA ice arena, Native people are scared: Invasive beetle found in Cumberland County threatens Wabanaki culture, Falmouth seeks residents for Climate Action Committee, Freeport family targets nurse shortage with large donation to SMCC, North Yarmouth exhibit honors local veterans, Woodlands homeowners sue Falmouth over sewer line, One new floor remains to be filled in Falmouth, Pillsbury wins contested Freeport council seat, With sewer construction looming, West Falmouth neighborhood plans to take town to court, Crosswalks coming for Falmouths dangerous Route 88 intersections, Cumberland railroad crossings to go quiet by next month, Momentum building for Yarmouth Latchstring Park project, Yarmouth council OKs leash rules, 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