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.

Fatal car crash reported in Falmouth amid snowy weather
01/18/2026

Fatal car crash reported in Falmouth amid snowy weather

A car went of the road yesterday afternoon on the Falmouth Spur. The driver did not survive.

We've merged Falmouth Now and Cumberland-Yarmouth Now into a brand readers should recognize - Northern Forecaster. Sign ...
01/16/2026

We've merged Falmouth Now and Cumberland-Yarmouth Now into a brand readers should recognize - Northern Forecaster. Sign up to get the free weekly newsletter and get alerted when new editions of the ePaper are published.

The latest news, photos and things to do from Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth and North Yarmouth, curated by reporter Sophie Burchell. Delivered Thursdays See recent newsletter Meet the author Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth. Her memo...

Maine native Emily Fischnaller set to return to Olympics in luge
01/15/2026

Maine native Emily Fischnaller set to return to Olympics in luge

The 32-year-old former Falmouth resident will compete in the Winter Games for the third time.

We've changed our name and combined our coverage of Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth and North Yarmouth. Get your local ne...
01/15/2026

We've changed our name and combined our coverage of Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth and North Yarmouth. Get your local news and high school sports coverage in the first edition of the Northern Forecaster ePaper. Start reading here: https://epaper.pressherald.com/shortcode/CUM733

No changes to the Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
01/14/2026

No changes to the Varsity Maine girls hockey poll

Edward Little co-op still leads group of teams with tight grips on the top 5.

Distraction or delivery? What Mainers expect from Augusta | Column
01/14/2026

Distraction or delivery? What Mainers expect from Augusta | Column

Sen. Mattie Daughtry and fellow Democrats focus on housing, child care and cost-of-living solutions.

Yarmouth gets $1 million grant for Royal River dam removal
01/14/2026

Yarmouth gets $1 million grant for Royal River dam removal

The money allows the town to start the long-anticipated project this summer.

Maine libraries aren’t filling their spaces with just books. They’re spaces for art, too.
01/14/2026

Maine libraries aren’t filling their spaces with just books. They’re spaces for art, too.

Libraries across the state have incorporated formal and informal gallery spaces into their expansions and renovations.

Spencer Emerson leaves Falmouth football to take college job
01/13/2026

Spencer Emerson leaves Falmouth football to take college job

Emerson will take an off-the-field position with a college football program after leading the Navigators to a 17-4 record and a Class B title in two seasons.

Falmouth football coach Spencer Emerson resigns
01/13/2026

Falmouth football coach Spencer Emerson resigns

Edward Little graduate led the Navigators to their first state title in 2024.

12 ways to get the most enjoyment out of Maine this winter
01/12/2026

12 ways to get the most enjoyment out of Maine this winter

Events include festivals and Maine Maple Sunday weekend.

Thornton Academy boys hockey overcomes Cheverus/Yarmouth in overtime
01/11/2026

Thornton Academy boys hockey overcomes Cheverus/Yarmouth in overtime

Max Siebert and Jake Skillings spoil Cheverus/Yarmouth's third-period comeback to keep Golden Trojans atop of Class A.

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