Editor, As I travel our state I hear stories from families and small businesses – working hard to grow and prosper. These are your neighbors and friends – the business owner who struggles with the decision of whether she can provide health insurance for her employees; the mom who’s scared to death to let her […]
2006
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Robust job market predicted for Portland
Portland area employers expect to hire at a brisk pace during the second quarter of 2006, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. From April to June, 37 percent of the companies surveyed plan to hire more employees, while 3 percent expect to reduce their payrolls, according to Manpower spokesperson Jodie Griffith. Another 57 percent […]
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Principal prays another way in school
Jody McLoud, principal of Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee, informed those attending the football game that he could not pray over the occasion. It was the school’s tradition to begin the game with prayer and the National Anthem. However, the Supreme Court said NOT for it would be a violation of Federal Case […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Just the Two of Us disco dance
This month Scarborough Girl Scouts held their Seventh Annual Father-Daughter/Just the Two of Us Dance. This year’s theme was “A Disco Ball.” Girl Scouts from kindergarten through 12th grade were in attendance with their “adult dance partners,” enjoying disco music, snacks and beverages provided by the troops, and decorations made by the girls themselves. I […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Developer discusses Pine Point subdivision
While Pine Point residents had some questions, there were few negative comments regarding a plan to develop an 8-acre vacant lot at the East Grand Avenue and Pine Point Road intersection at a meeting last week. Developer Paul Hollis, president and owner of Coastal Property Development Inc., has optioned the lot, which is located across […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Developer discusses Pine Point subdivision
While Pine Point residents had some questions, there were few negative comments regarding a plan to develop an 8-acre vacant lot at the East Grand Avenue and Pine Point Road intersection at a meeting last week. Developer Paul Hollis, president and owner of Coastal Property Development Inc., has optioned the lot, which is located across […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Unfit for fishing
Used by some 40 fishermen and countless recreational boaters, the outdated Pine Point pier might more likely be found in front of someone’s house than serving as a commercial dock, local fishermen say. “Pine Point is a quaint little community, and we do everything the hard way down here,” fisherman Chris Rule said as he […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Senior series photo
Senior series photo Senior Series celebrated its second anniversary March 15 at the Hillcrest Recreation Center. The event featured food, and performances from the Bessworth pre-schoolers as well as a Mexican Band.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Cox receives principal's award
Mary Cox, a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School, has been selected to receive the 2006 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school seniors’ academic achievement and citizenship. Cox and Cape High School Principal Jeffrey Shedd will attend an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Cox receives principal's award
Mary Cox, a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School, has been selected to receive the 2006 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school seniors’ academic achievement and citizenship. Cox and Cape High School Principal Jeffrey Shedd will attend an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular […]