Northern Forecaster

Northern Forecaster We're focused on local news from Cumberland, Falmouth, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth. Find more local Maine news at https://www.pressherald.com/communities/

The Forecaster is a regional newspaper in southern Maine. It is published weekly and distributed for free. It publishes various issues, including a Portland paper, "Northern Forecaster," which covers the towns immediately north of Portland like Falmouth and Cumberland, the "Southern Forecaster," which covers South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and other communities immediately south of Portland and a "

Mid-Coast" edition which covers towns including Topsham, Harpswell and Bath. It is owned by the Sun Media Group. The Forecaster also provides its advertisers with digital agency services, providing social media, email, search engine, website, blogging, video, mobile, and reputation management services to help local businesses build their brands online, connect with their communities on social media, and develop campaigns that resonate with an online audience.

Small changes behind top-3 in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll
06/03/2026

Small changes behind top-3 in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll

Scarborough takes over fourth behind Thornton Academy, Falmouth and Yarmouth.

Class C team rises in Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll
06/03/2026

Class C team rises in Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll

Maranacook/Winthrop takes over fourth, its highest ranking of the season.

Falmouth takes possible Class A boys lacrosse final preview over Thornton
06/03/2026

Falmouth takes possible Class A boys lacrosse final preview over Thornton

Both teams know there's a lot of work to do to get to a state championship rematch on June 20.

Falmouth approves 10-year contract for police tech
06/02/2026

Falmouth approves 10-year contract for police tech

The technology company Axon will supply police with gear including body cameras, Tasers and cameras that automatically read license plates.

Brickyard Hollow’s new beer brews funds for local cancer nonprofit
06/01/2026

Brickyard Hollow’s new beer brews funds for local cancer nonprofit

The Yarmouth-based brewery is fundraising for Time to Compete with a limited-release beer and an event on June 20.

See historic photos of Mainers casting their ballots
06/01/2026

See historic photos of Mainers casting their ballots

Press Herald staff photographers captured democracy in action.

5 takeaways from the WMC outdoor track championship
05/31/2026

5 takeaways from the WMC outdoor track championship

With conference championships complete, athletes look ahead to next week's state meet.

How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game
05/30/2026

How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game

From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.

25 best places to eat for cheap across Maine
05/30/2026

25 best places to eat for cheap across Maine

As menu prices continue to jump, it pays to know the wallet-friendly spots.

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