Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler released his new bio video Tuesday to coincide with his campaign launch in Bangor and Portland (He also has a new website). The idea behind the three-minute video is pretty much the same as the one Democratic candidate Mike Michaud released earlier this month, doubling as reintroduction to voters and a branding […]
September 2013
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland eases sewer fees, growth, building height limits
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday slashed a sewer connection fee, slightly raised maximum building heights, and increased the number of new growth permits that can be issued each year. The fee to connect to the town sewer system has ranged from $4,000 to about $7,400, depending on the street. But the cost is […]
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Emeritus Pope Benedict emerges, denies abuse cover-up
His lengthy letter to one of Italy’s most well-known atheists signals that the popes are of the same mind on many issues and might even be collaborating on them.
Posted inNation & World, News
Emeritus Pope Benedict emerges, denies abuse cover-up
His lengthy letter to one of Italy’s most well-known atheists signals that the popes are of the same mind on many issues and might even be collaborating on them.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bow hunting now out of bounds in parts of Falmouth
FALMOUTH — The Town Council Monday night banned bow hunting on several town-owned properties where traditional hunting with shotguns is already prohibited. The unanimous decision by the council expanded the current no-hunting-with-firearms ordinance on some densely populated, publicly owned property to include archery. “This is not anti-hunting or anti-gun,” Town Manager Nathan Poore said, noting […]
Posted inBusiness, Health
Employers working through health care confusion
Step 1: By Oct. 1, all employers must notify their employees either about their company’s insurance plan or about the new marketplaces that are opening to the uninsured.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Young voter group endorses slate of Portland candidates
The League of Young Voters plans to release its candidate voter guide, with write-ups on each candidate, in early October.
Posted inNews, Politics
Seven vying for three seats in Old Orchard
All seven candidates – including two incumbents – are familiar faces in local politics and on town committees.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
SAD 51, school chief to negotiate raise, contract extension
CUMBERLAND — The School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors Monday agreed to a one-year contract extension and a pay raise for Superintendent Robert Hasson. The decisions came after the board in June tabled a decision on whether to authorize negotiation of a contract extension with Hasson. Two years remained at the time in Hasson’s […]
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Kenya: Mall attackers ‘ashamed and defeated’
A Western embassy official said the number of dead could rise above 150 by the time all bodies are recovered.