CUMBERLAND — A longtime animal clinic broke ground Aug. 28 on an expanded facility due to open early next year. The Cumberland Animal Clinic is moving just slightly – from 212 to 216 Greely Road. The clinic, which has been in business since the 1970s, was purchased by its current owners – Thomas and Lauren Netland, a […]
September 2013
Posted inNews, Sports
Celtics’ Sullinger enters plea of not guilty
Jared Sullinger of the Boston Celtics apologizes while facing domestic violence-related charges.
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Michaud rolls out senior staff
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud announced his senior campaign staff Tuesday. There may be a few surprises for those not following the campaign since the six-term congressman made his bid official. Matt McTighe will be the campaign manager. McTighe is perhaps best known in Maine for his efforts during the successful 2012 marriage equality campaign. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Foes of Portland plaza sale hope to change city law
PORTLAND — The Friends of Congress Square Park, the neighborhood group leading opposition to a planned hotel event center in public space at Congress and High streets, has launched an attempt to change a law protecting the city’s parks. The Friends are mounting a citizens’ initiative to change the city’s Land Bank Commission ordinance, which […]
Posted inNation & World
Nine questions about Syria you were too embarrassed to ask
Here are the most basic answers to your most basic questions.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food
Dine Out Maine: Enoteca Athena a wise choice for cocktails and local food
Customers flock to tiny, out-of-the-way Trattoria Athena, considered by many (including me) to be one of Brunswick’s best restaurants for its mix of Italian and Greek entrees using mostly local ingredients and served with wines from a well-conceived list. Owners and chefs Tim O’Brien and Marc Provencher recently took over a larger, more visible space […]
Posted inMaine, News
Man arrested at Cornville charter school was on probation
James L. Mayo, 42, of Cornville, is accused of threatening to kill people at the Cornville Regional Charter School on Monday as staff were preparing for the first day of classes.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland charter school passes inspection, to open Wednesday
PORTLAND — Baxter Academy of Science and Technology passed it building inspection last week and was set to open Wednesday. Portland’s first charter school failed its first two inspections because fire safety and electrical concerns. The issues were resolved in time for the Aug. 28 inspection, according to the city’s inspection report. While they were […]
Posted inMaine, News
Man who hit Biddeford cyclists back in jail after bail mistake
David Labonte, who had been free on $100,000 bail, is charged with manslaughter and aggravated drunken driving.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine adds muscle to battle against invasive crab
FREEPORT — The green crab population along Maine’s coast has exploded in recent years, with the invasive species devouring acres of once-healthy clam flats. The only organized effort aimed at understanding, and potentially thwarting the demise of the state’s third largest fishery, has until now been a collaboration between Freeport clammers and the town. The state, […]