The Forecaster
Your hometown newspaper covering southern Maine from Scarborough to Bath.
I covered seven towns and cities in Cumberland County, reporting on everything from breaking news and city hall to community events and human interest features.
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Durham sports boosters cope with mismanagement of club funds
DURHAM — The Athletic Booster Club of Durham has recovered more than $12,000 from the former club president after he admitted misusing organization funds.
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In a 1st, Yarmouth High School welcomes newest citizens
YARMOUTH — Khadija Ali said she’ll remember Dec. 7, 2017, forever as the best day of her life.
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Cape Elizabeth special-ed director resigns after contract snub
CAPE ELIZABETH — Prompted by the School Department’s decision not to extend her contract, Special Education Director Jessica Clark has resigned, saying she’s hopeful for both her future and the future of the school district.
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Elite hosts: Cape Elizabeth residents open their homes, hearts to Beach to Beacon runners
Description goes hereCAPE ELIZABETH — Sheila Abourjaily has never run the TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race, but she holds one of its records: most consecutive years hosting elite runners.
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Yarmouth petition would keep town employees off council
YARMOUTH — A former town councilor is petitioning the town to add a charter provision to prohibit election of municipal or school employees to the Town Council.
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Kavanaugh confirmation reverberates at Portland-based agency that supports assault victims
FREEPORT — Executive Director Melanie Sachs said 100 percent of calls fielded Sept. 27 by Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine referenced the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Under pressure: Yarmouth team responds to variety of student needs
Sometimes a headache is more than just a headache.
When students are feeling anxious or stressed, they might first approach a nurse, but end up speaking with a social worker.
