Martin’s mother and family attorneys blame police for leaking the information about the marijuana to the news media in an effort to demonize the teenager.
March 2012
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More Casco Bay Bridge delays today, Tuesday
Work crews making adjustments to the warning gates will result in multiple 10-minute closures.
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‘Pink slime’ maker halts some plants amid outcry
The company that makes the ammonia-treated additive known by the industry as “lean, finely textured beef” suspends production at three of its four plants.
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I-295 Congress St. northbound on-ramps closed Tuesday
The Maine Department of Transportation recommends the Fore River Parkway, Forest Avenue or Franklin Street on-ramps as alternatives.
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Gas prices already closing in on last year’s high
Prices are expected to keep climbing with two months remaining before the traditional kickoff of the summer driving season.
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GOP’s Snowe: Reward Sen. Brown for bipartisanship
U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine is urging Massachusetts voters to support fellow Republican Sen. Scott Brown, saying he’s one of a dwindling number of lawmakers willing to work across party lines.
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Meet Izzy the dog, defender of U.S. agriculture
This tiny beagle is U.S. Customs’ first line of defense against food or plants that could wreak havoc on the American food system.
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Letter: Another House candidate in Brunswick
As The Forecaster reported last week, voters in Brunswick’s House District 66 will again have the choice among three candidates for representative to the Maine Legislature. Brunswick voters may like to know that while I am currently with my family on sabbatical in Japan, I do plan to return to Maine and seek the Green […]
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Out & About: ‘Swan Lake’ a ‘major artistic achievement’
Late March 2012 is proving to be a milestone for southern Maine’s two ballet troupes. Last weekend, Portland Ballet wrapped up its superb production of “Giselle,” while this weekend belongs to Maine State Ballet’s “Swan Lake.” Notable upcoming concerts include singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow. He’s best known as one third of the Peter, Paul and Mary […]
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Contracts for US homes dipped in February
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy U.S. homes dipped in February from nearly a two-year high, a disappointing signal ahead of the spring home-buying season.