The Maine Department of Transportation recommends the Fore River Parkway, Forest Avenue or Franklin Street on-ramps as alternatives.
2012
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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.
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Economists see higher taxes as way to cut deficit
An overwhelming majority of economists surveyed – 87 percent – said higher taxes should be considered along with less spending to reduce the federal budget deficit.
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Book festival brings more than 50 authors to Portland
PORTLAND — All aspects of books will be showcased this weekend at the Maine Festival of the Book. The sixth annual festival, primarily at the University of Southern Maine, brings more than 50 authors and artists to Portland for a series of mostly free presentations and discussions Thursday-Sunday. Sarah Cecil, executive director of Maine Reads, […]
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After record warmth, single digits in parts of region
It’s cold enough that several ski areas, including Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are resuming snow-making operations.