BIDDEFORD — A proposal to ban panhandling and other activity on median strips in Biddeford, which is scheduled to be decided on Tuesday, could be put on hold in light of a lawsuit against a similar ordinance in Portland. On Tuesday, three people, two described as political activists and one described as a homeless person, […]
September 2013
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Guillemette’s goal, Greenleaf’s big save push Mustangs past Stags
WATERBORO — “Play to the whistle.” It’s an oft-repeated, sometimes-heeded refrain from coach to player at every level of sport. Jackie Guillemette didn’t stop until she heard the shrill sound of a ref’s breath on Thursday afternoon, and the Massabesic field hockey team was rewarded with its biggest win of the season as a result. […]
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Friday, Sept. 27
Arthur Rodney Hooper Jr., 70, of Saco, passed away on Sept. 21, 2013 in Saco. Private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home in Saco.
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The challenge of eating to live
It took me about an hour to pan-fry a chicken breast on my first-ever attempt, which is pretty pathetic when you think about it. Considering how quickly meat cooks when tended to by someone who actually knows what they’re doing, devoting an hour to that simple task is like a Christmas enthusiast carving out a […]
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Voters have a right to choose from multiple candidates
Earlier this week, Eliot Cutler announced that he is running for governor in 2014 as an independent, alongside Democratic candidate U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud and Republican incumbent Gov. Paul LePage. Some have said Cutler should drop out, calling him a spoiler ”“ particularly opponents of LePage who feel his candidacy helped LePage narrowly win the […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Obituaries, The Forecaster
Faith Linscott, 98: Sewed costumes for Bowdoin
BRUNSWICK — Faith Linscott, 98, of Harpswell and Brunswick, died Sept. 17. Linscott was born in Philadelphia, raised in Annapolis and graduated from National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. She began visiting Orr’s Island at a young age and spent many summers at the home of her grandfather, Rear Adm. William B. Fletcher, who sailed daily […]
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Elizabeth M. Tomko, 71
BRUNSWICK — Elizabeth M. Tomko, 71, of Brunswick, died Sept. 15 at Freeport Nursing Home, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Richard Philip Tomko, of Brunswick. Services will be private. Interment will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Brunswick. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.
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Land owners call Harpswell beach access lawsuit 'baseless'
HARPSWELL — The defendants in a lawsuit that seeks to open access to Cedar Beach say the complaint against them is “baseless” and “vindictive,” according to a court document. In a Sept. 20 filing in Cumberland County Superior Court, Jonathan and Rachel Aspatore deny claims by Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters that people have a right […]
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Big wins for Capers, Red Riots; Scarborough almost upsets TA
(Ed. Note: For the complete Cape Elizabeth-Wells game story, with additional photos and a detailed box score, please visit theforecaster.net) The high school football season is heating up and it’s becoming clear that our three local teams will be in it for the long haul. Last Friday evening, Cape Elizabeth registered a statement victory over […]