An advocacy group says polls show 53 percent of Mainers now support gay marriage. In 2009, gay marriage was rejected by the same margin.
2011
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough police release list of 19 incidents in pellet-gun spree
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough police have released a list of 19 separate calls related to the recent pellet-gun spree that has seen windows broken in cars and businesses around town. For the complete story on the spree, click here. The list released Thursday is as follows: On 04/28/11, Officer Flynn responded to HAPPY GARDEN for a […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Never too late to legislate
I used to be amused but now I feel abused when I see all of the proposed legislation in Augusta and other state capitals. It is obvious that legislators are not doing things for us, they are doing things to us. Unfortunately that is costing us money. I think it’s high time to shut down […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Never too late to legislate
I used to be amused but now I feel abused when I see all of the proposed legislation in Augusta and other state capitals. It is obvious that legislators are not doing things for us, they are doing things to us. Unfortunately that is costing us money. I think it’s high time to shut down […]
Posted inNews
Mass. judge says Bulger to get public defender
A judge determines that ‘Whitey’ Bulger is indigent and meets the requirements for a court-appointed attorney.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland manufacturer to close, eliminate 40 jobs
SOUTH PORTLAND — The parent company of Portland Valve announced it would close the manufacturer by the end of the year, eliminating the jobs of 40 workers. Portland Valve, at 1 Madison St., was founded in 1973. It has been a U.S. Navy and U.S. Army subcontractor and also makes systems for the commercial power […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Quarry blast irks neighbors
WINDHAM – The first significant blast at the Nash Road quarry off Route 302 in Windham set off a chain reaction last week that has yet to settle down. Neighbors are furious with quarry owner Peter Busque, also a Windham town councilor, for not providing adequate warning. They’re also generally frustrated with the town leaders […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland Police Beat: June 30
Arrests 6/18 at 12:11 a.m. Tina M. Greer, 38, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Chris Gosling on a charge of operating under the influence. 6/18 at 1:28 a.m. Kane A. Grogan, 24, of Portland, was arrested on Spurwink Avenue by Officer Chris Gosling on a charge of operating under the influence. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Dick Dyke takes another shot at success
NAPLES – Dick Dyke, the longtime owner of Bushmaster Firearms who made millions when he finally sold the successful company in 2006, is once again making news here and abroad with his announcement two weeks ago that he is reviving weapons manufacturing in Windham. In the first of a two-part series, the Lakes Region Weekly […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
North Windham geography may require new police radios
WINDHAM – The Windham Town Council Tuesday night discussed the possibility of improving radio communication for public safety personnel in areas of town that routinely have poor reception. Prompted by concerns brought forth this spring by Windham Officer Jeff Smith, who works as the high school’s resource officer and manages the department’s radio needs, the […]