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Posted inCoastal Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Homeless students getting younger

BRUNSWICK — The numbers of youth taking advantage of the Merrymeeting Project have remained stable over the past several years, but the age of homeless students taking advantage has dropped in recent years. “For my project, we serve school-age students, predominantly high school students that are couch surfing,” said Donna Verhoeven, director of the Merrymeeting Project. […]

Posted inCapitol Ticker

Political implications of East-West highway hiccup?

Monday’s news that a state senator wants Gov. Paul LePage to suspend the study of an east-west highway across Maine could have some impact on Republicans’ campaign rhetoric. The GOP and the governor have touted the feasibility study as one of several policy victories that will improve Maine’s economy and business climate. The Maine House Republican […]

Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Yarmouth police beat: Aug. 15

Arrests 8/12 at 1:09 a.m. Wallace W. Ames III, 35, of Smith Street, Auburn, was arrested on northbound I-295 by Officer Kerry Warner on charges of violating conditions of release and operating under the influence.  Summonses 8/6 at 3:47 p.m. Nathaniel Thorpe, 31, of Drayton Road, Bath, was issued a summons on Route 1 by Officer Michael […]