Chief Justice Leigh Saufley says bail commissioners must not set bail without reviewing the defendant’s criminal history. She also addresses court security in her annual speech to the Legislature.
February 2012
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USDA official to meet with Maine pellet producers
Discussions will center on the impact pellet companies have on the economy.
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Committee votes to close Westbrook elementary school
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook School Committee made the first move toward closing Prides Corner Elementary School last night, voting 6-1 to pass a first-reading measure to shutter the 50-year-old building. The lone dissenting vote came from Committee Member James Violette, who said he felt the public hadn’t had enough official hearings in front of the […]
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Wyman's seven 3s help Freeport beat Poland
FREEPORT—Her performance was simply unbe-leigh-vable. Freeport junior Leigh Wyman put on a shooting clinic Wednesday evening against visiting Poland. In a game the Falcons badly needed for Heal Points, playoff positioning and confidence, Wyman sank two 3-pointers in the first 48 seconds and buried five in all during the first quarter as Freeport raced to […]
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North Sports Roundup
RSU5 coaching openings Freeport High School has coaching openings for varsity softball, varsity girls’ tennis and junior varsity baseball. Durham Community School is seeking a middle school softball coach. FMI, 865-4706, ext. 228 or [email protected]. Freeport-Pownal LL registration underway Freeport Pownal Little League on-line registration for baseball and softball is open through March 1 at […]
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Let the postseason fun begin
(Ed. Note: For the complete Greely-Yarmouth boys’ and Greely-Yarmouth and Greely-Lake Region girls’ basketball game stories, please visit theforecaster.net) The postseason excitement is underway in Forecaster Country and beyond. Swimming got a jump last week with Southwesterns. Girls’ hockey’s playoffs commenced Wednesday, indoor track’s conference championships are Friday, skiing states aren’t far behind and of […]
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Cape Elizabeth councilors shelve some library recommendations
CAPE ELIZABETH — While agreeing the town needs an expanded and renovated Thomas Memorial Library, town councilors on Monday expressed different opinions about how and when to pitch the project to voters. The result of the workshop discussion will lead to a council vote Monday, Feb. 13, on five recommendations from Town Manager Michael McGovern […]
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Fort Williams bus fees, tighter seasonal rental controls likely in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Whether day-tripping or in town for a week, some visitors to Cape Elizabeth could find their stays slightly more expensive and possibly more regulated after the Feb. 13 Town Council meeting. On the agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting at Town Hall is the implementation of fees for tour bus and street-car […]
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Correction
The Feb. 2 Page 3 story “Lunch routine is food for thought about Freeport HS” misspelled the last name of Facilities Committee member Catherine Breer.
Posted inLife & Culture
This Week in GO
GOing out for Valentine’s Day; Valentine’s Day Film Fest; Pianist and Maine native Henry Kramer to play with PSO; Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra concert; Valentine’s Day restaurant roundup; a pooch smooch at Planet Dog; Inside Africa Fashion Show.