It might be summer, but many Scarborough High School students are already worried about school in the fall – or at least about how they will get there. To make up a $50,000 budget shortfall, the school board has proposed a $100 parking fee for students, or $25 per quarter. But many students and parents […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – The storm clouds are unmistakable
Maine’s biggest storms are growing more frequent and fierce, according to a study released late last month. It is the latest sign that the effects of climate change long predicted by scientists are now coming to bear, and one that should not be ignored by Maine communities, particularly those along the water. The report, issued […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – The storm clouds are unmistakable
Maine’s biggest storms are growing more frequent and fierce, according to a study released late last month. It is the latest sign that the effects of climate change long predicted by scientists are now coming to bear, and one that should not be ignored by Maine communities, particularly those along the water. The report, issued […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – The storm clouds are unmistakable
Maine’s biggest storms are growing more frequent and fierce, according to a study released late last month. It is the latest sign that the effects of climate change long predicted by scientists are now coming to bear, and one that should not be ignored by Maine communities, particularly those along the water. The report, issued […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
SOUTH PORTLAND notes – Rotary warming hut, elections, etc.
Winter preparations Members of the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club posed last week with the $20,000 warming hut promised to South Portland during the group’s inaugural Mill Creek Winter Festival in February. Work is now being completed at Port Harbor Marine. The hut will be formally presented to the City Council in November, just in […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough detective to lead state polygraph group
Det. Don Blatchford, polygraph examiner for the Scarborough Police Department, has been elected president of the Maine Polygraph Association. The Maine Polygraph Association (MPA) is an association of polygraph examiners dedicated to the establishment of the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity within the polygraph profession in Maine. The MPA encourages the adherence to […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
UPDATE: Scarborough police interview accused Walmart 'peeper'
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough police have identified and interviewed the man accused of using a camera embedded in his shoe to peep up women’s skits at the local Walmart on July 16. Police said the investigation is continuing. No charges have been filed and the man has not been identified. According to Scarborough Police Department spokesman […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
UPDATE: Scarborough police interview accused Walmart 'peeper'
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough police have identified and interviewed the man accused of using a camera embedded in his shoe to peep up women’s skits at the local Walmart on July 16. Police said the investigation is continuing. No charges have been filed and the man has not been identified. According to Scarborough Police Department spokesman […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Martin's Point replacement bridge design discussed
PORTLAND — Several dozen area residents gathered at a public meeting in Portland City Hall on Aug. 7 to discuss design details for replacing Martin’s Point Bridge, which crosses the Presumpscot River to connect Veranda Street in East Deering with U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth. The replacement bridge’s railings, landscaping and pedestrian pathways were topics […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport council debates 'quiet zones' in anticipation of Downeaster
FREEPORT — Residents filled the town council chambers Tuesday night to show their support for the adoption of “quiet zones” at town railroad crossing in anticipation of the increased train traffic beginning with the Downeaster later this fall. The town is proposing to install eight of these zones, which would eliminate routine use of whistles […]