LAKE CHARLES, La. — A Louisiana pastor was fatally shot as he preached to a crowd of more than 60 during a revival service and a suspect has been arrested, law enforcement officials said Saturday. The shooting occurred at about 8:20 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s […]
September 2013
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Greely volleyball completes sweep of Down East foes
CUMBERLAND—A pair of Down East volleyball contenders had an opportunity to learn where they stood this weekend. Problem was, the state’s premier power was the one letting them know. After blanking previously unbeaten Mt. Desert Island, 3-0, Friday night, two-time defending Class A state champion Greely hosted Ellsworth Saturday afternoon in the first-ever countable meeting […]
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Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland boys produce statement win over Deering
PORTLAND—The Portland and Deering boys’ soccer teams have met countless times over the years, but Saturday morning’s showdown at Fitzpatrick Stadium was unique. It might have even been the most meaningful encounter the squads have played. The Rams entered undefeated, once-tied and top-ranked in Western Class A, while the Bulldogs were once-beaten, once-tied and ranked […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
College football: UMaine becoming an unwelcome guest
The Black Bears pick up another big road victory, making a late stand to beat Richmond, 28-21.
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College football: UMaine becoming an unwelcome guest
The Black Bears pick up another big road victory, making a late stand to beat Richmond, 28-21.
Posted inNews
19-year-old kills himself at Gray-New Gloucester High School
Several athletic events were taking place at the school when he shot himself in a parking lot.
Posted inNation & World
Radio problems cited in deaths of 19 firefighters
Investigators assign little blame in the deaths of 19 men who battled the massive Arizona forest fire.
Posted inNews, Sports
Portland defeats Bangor, 33-20
Justin Zukowski, Matt Talbot and Jayvon Pitts-Young score for the Bulldogs.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Those fall traditions beckon
Autumn is my favorite time of year. The sun isn’t quite as bright (but still there) and one can enjoy the free Vitamin D without getting overheated. There’s less traffic, but we do have to watch out for the school buses that seem to be everywhere, making numerous stops. I guess youngsters of this generation […]
Posted inNews
Federal shutdown likely as House votes to delay Obamacare
The Republican-run House has voted to avoid a partial government shutdown next week but also delay President Barack Obama’s health care law.