SOUTH PORTLAND – As Ellie Foss emerged from the darkened hall at Lyric Music Theater into the South Portland sunshine Saturday, she blinked once at the blinding light, blinked twice, then looked up at her mother. “I think I did OK,” she beamed, shielding her eyes from the cloudless sky. But even though Foss had […]
September 2013
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Council, School Board races contested in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — There will be two competitive elections in Cape Elizabeth this fall. Three people are vying for two seats on the Town Council; and another three are running for two seats on the School Board. For Town Council, incumbent Councilor Caitlin Jordan is seeking a second term. She is challenged by two political […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Diplomats move on 2 fronts on Syria weapons
The White House and world leaders are trying to draw up a viable plan to get Syria’s chemical weapons under control, while also trying to negotiate a peace in the civil war.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russia may up Iran arms sales if U.S. strikes Syria
President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Iran’s President Hasan Rouhani in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of a security summit later this week.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Veterans center to open at Brunswick Landing
BRUNSWICK — After the loss of the former naval air station, area veterans will once again have a central place to meet and support each other. The Mid-Coast Veterans Resource Center will have its grand opening Sept. 19 with Gov. Paul LePage and other guests at 62 Pegasus St. The Brunswick Landing center will be […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Working with bubbles requires ‘steep learning curve’
One in a family of 11, self-described bubble entertainer, comic, artist and scientist Casey Carle grew up in the rural Greene, N.Y., and graduated cum laude from State University of New York Geneseo with bachelor’s degree in drama. After college, he attended the Ringling Bros. Clown College and earned a degree in “Bachelor of Fun […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Some cruel hits for seniors
This fall, as the new state budget went into effect, many of us were (and are) distressed that our Augusta leaders decided to drop the property tax refund and rent rebate program we called the Circuit Breaker program. This was a hit to many of our budgets, I am sure. We’ve heard from many about […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bowen: Despite battles, Maine schools show progress
Maine’s departing education chief says politics have cast a shadow over positive innovations under way in Maine.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Hinckley Drive likely locale for South Portland farmers market
SOUTH PORTLAND — The decision may not be made for another two months, but city councilors are clearing the path for the outdoor farmers market to return to Hinckley Drive next year. In a 70-minute workshop discussion Monday at the Community Center, councilors received the most comprehensive data about market performance and customer response since […]
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Equestrian trail ride Saturday
In what is being billed as unique opportunity, horseback riders can explore the Bradbury/Pineland Trail on Saturday, thanks to the efforts of the Royal River Conservation Trust, Skyline Farm and individual landowners. “What’s amazing to me is to see the open land and trails this close to Portland,” said Rosemary Whitney, ride coordinator for the […]