But Russia, which is one of the Syrian president’s biggest economic and military backers, continues to block and condemn international efforts.
September 2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama, in Europe, still pursuing support on Syria
But Russia, which is one of the Syrian president’s biggest economic and military backers, continues to block and condemn international efforts.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland voters approve $1.9M supplemental school budget
PORTLAND — Despite an expected low turnout, Portland voters approved the $1.9 million supplemental Portland school budget referendum Wednesday. The budget passed 1,338 to 243, with just 3 percent of the nearly 51,000 registered voters casting ballots. “The referendum results reinforce what we long have known: Portland residents are deeply committed to providing the best […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
School technology bid approved by S.P. City Council
SOUTH PORTLAND — A brief City Council meeting Wednesday allowed the School Board to proceed with spending for furnishings and technology at the high school, while City Manager Jim Gailey provided updates on city road construction. By 6-0 votes, with Councilor Al Livingston unable to attend, councilors approved a $373,000 bid from Portland-based ProAv Systems […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough council postpones hearing on dogs on beaches
SCARBOROUGH — If every dog must have his day, that day was not Wednesday in Scarborough as town councilors postponed public hearings on changes to the Animal Control and Piping Plover ordinances to Sept. 18. Council second readings and votes on the ordinance revisions are expected on that date as well. A public hearing on […]
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U.S. service firms expand at fastest pace in eight years
It’s an encouraging sign for the job market because the service sector employs 90 percent of the U.S. work force.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine Film Office reports increase in productions
The office says it has certified 14 productions so far this year, compared to eight last year.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape residents grapple with future of library
CAPE ELIZABETH — A near-unanimous opinion emerged from a recent public forum: The town should build a new library. That apparent conclusion was the result of a nearly two-hour meeting hosted Aug. 29 by the Library Planning Committee. About 65 people filled the Cape Elizabeth High School cafeteria for the round-table discussion and answered broad […]
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Firefighters extinguish fire at Sanford lumber mill
Employees at the Pleasant River Lumber Company contained the fire until firefighters could arrive to extinguish it.