The committee provides Congressional support sought by President Obama, but Russia – Syria’s close ally – continues to fight against an international coalition.
September 2013
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
While searching for missing juvenile, Falmouth police officer makes unrelated drug bust
FALMOUTH — A search for a missing juvenile early Wednesday turned into an unrelated drug bust for Falmouth police. Officer Jeff Pardue was sent to 128 Longwoods Road to search for the missing teenager when he made contact with Alexander Buchanan, 20, of Falmouth, according to Police Department Lt. John Kilbride. Kilbride said that due […]
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Current Calendar – 9/5
Through Sept. 30 South Portland artist Ruth Gorton will be showing her paintings at People’s United Bank, 188 Route 1, Falmouth, throughout the month of September. The paintings are available to purchase, with 50 percent of the proceeds being donated in the buyer’s name to the Preble Street Resource Center in Portland. The mission of […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
‘Library of the future’
CAPE ELIZABETH – As Cape Elizabeth residents brainstormed priorities and programming needs for their library at an Aug. 29 community forum, Portland Public Library Director Steve Podgajny surveyed the crowded high-school cafeteria with a smile. “You know, libraries really are the best indicator about the soul of a community,” he said. “After all, it’s a […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Former WMTW news anchor to launch interview program
Dismissed by Channel 8 in June, Shannon Moss plans a comeback on two Portland TV stations next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – Influences to last a lifetime
No matter how many years I’ve been out of school, I still get a little nostalgic when back-to-school time rolls around each fall. This year, I’ve been thinking a lot about a gifted history teacher I had back in high school. Mr. Hanley was among those rare teachers who mesmerized us as he brought the […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Welcome to kindergarten
Benjamin Delenick steps seriously off the bus ahead of his teacher, Melissa Shaw, during kindergarten orientation on Wednesday at Dyer Elementary School in South Portland. School bus etiquette and where to line up for class were among the lessons learned in the two-hour session. Full-day classes began Thursday. Zion Carlo takes on a playground challenge […]
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Flood of Syria opposition puts pressure on Maine’s lawmakers
‘In all my years of public service, this is just about the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to deal with,’ Angus King says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Kate’s Homemade Butter seeks to delay move
Kate’s had faced a Sept. 30 deadline to relocate out of its home office or face the loss of its business license.
Posted inSports
Former football players sue NCAA over concussions
The class-action suit alleges that the NCAA did not do enough to prevent, diagnose and treat brain injuries among college football players.