John J. Moschos has been charged with possession of cocaine, hydrocodone, Vicodin and marijuana.
2011
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Dodge doesn't deserve newspaper's attention
I was surprised that tea party activist Andrew Ian Dodge merited a major article in The Forecaster. What does he have to offer the state of Maine besides sassy quotes and a belligerent manner? Dodge’s stance as a libertarian is facilitated, it seems, by significant financial and housing support from his family. Put bluntly, it […]
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Prosecutor: Gurney called himself ‘a monster’
Chad Gurney is using an insanity defense in his trial for the ritualistic-style killing of Zoe Sarnacki in May 2009.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth dropped the ball on blood drive
The Red Cross conducted the largest blood drive in the history of Maine on Dec. 30, 2010, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Because of the holidays and snow storms, blood supplies are low at all Maine hospitals. These conditions called for desperate measures by the Red Cross, and Fairpoint rose to […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Action heats up as winter season nears midway point-Portland edition
As we near the midway point of the winter sports season, local athletes in all sports continue to impress. Here’s a look at where things stand. Boys’ basketball The biggest news on the local boys’ basketball front came Friday night when Deering, which has struggled much of the season, held off visiting Thornton Academy in […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland Sports Roundup
Cheverus lineman in running for award Cheverus’ Zach Dulac is a finalist for the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Award, given to top offensive and defensive linemen who epitomize character, leadership and perseverance in the classroom, community and on the field. Winners will be named Jan. 23 in Augusta. Portland youngsters win Elks Hoopshoot Four boys […]
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Bathgate denies killing Augusta man
AUGUSTA — An Augusta man today denied killing another man in what police say was jealousy over a woman.
Peter George Bathgate II, 30, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Kennebec County Superior Court on a charge of intentional and knowing murder.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, Web
Casco woman arrested for shooting at dog
A Casco woman was arrested Monday morning, Jan. 10, for allegedly shooting at a dog that had wandered onto her 40 Tassel Trail, Casco property. The woman, identified as 47-year-old Patricia Ann Smith, called police after shooting at the dog, which she claimed was chasing her grandson. She allegedly used a .38 revolver handgun but […]
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Trial starts today in decapitation murder
PORTLAND — A trial is due to get under way for a Maine man charged with strangling his girlfriend then cutting off her head and setting her body on fire. There’s no question that 29-year-old Chad Gurney killed 18-year-old Zoe Sarnacki in his apartment on May 25, 2009. The issue that will be decided at […]
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Over 5,000 expected at Agricultural Trades Show
AUGUSTA — More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the 70th annual 2011 Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta this week. Organizers of one of Maine’s largest agricultural events say it will feature dozens of lectures, demonstrations and meetings, and more than 100 exhibits featuring the newest in agricultural products, equipment and services. Organizers say […]