A vote on new rules was removed from the agenda because the plan caused ‘concern and grief’ for people in the community, according to a town official.
2013
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor police arrest 66-year-old suspect in bank robbery
Police detectives arrested Percy Cartwright of Bangor at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, News
Stores refuse to sell Rolling Stone featuring bomb suspect
Several retailers, including CVS, Cumberland Farms and Walgreens say they will not carry the magazine in their stores.
Posted inCapitol Ticker
Clearing up some confusion about Monks
Disclosure is important in politics. It’s also important in stories about politics that involve politically active people. With that in mind, it’s time to set the record straight about Cape Elizabeth resident and frequent Democratic donor Robert C.S. Monks and his changing role in the Portland Press Herald. In an October story about top Maine […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
WillardFest fun
The third annual WillardFest parade makes its way through Willard Square in South Portland on July 13, capping three hours that celebrated neighborhood food, unique crafts, exhibits, and activities for all ages. Henry Bernard, 2, sports a chocolate-covered face generously provided by Sweet Marguerites at WillardFest in South Portand. Chocolatier Marguerite Swoboda, right, comes to […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Northern edition Spring Coaches of the Year
Boys’ Team: DAVID PEARL—Yarmouth Lacrosse A direct link to the glory years, Pearl helped the Clippers wake up the echoes and return to the state final, leading them to several memorable victories along the way. Pearl got the most out of a roster which lacked a superstar and through his positive reinforcement, produced a terrific […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine still in running for missile site
Residents may welcome it but some lawmakers are skeptical of a system that has a dismal test record.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath Planning Board delays retirement home expansion talks
BATH — The Planning Board on Tuesday delayed action on items required to allow expansion of the 96-year-old Plant Home retirement community. The Washington Street facility houses 37 private apartments in a main building, and has 11 apartments in five duplexes and one single-occupant structure. The home wants to build a three-story, 48,000-square-foot building to […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham medical building construction to start this month
TOPSHAM — Construction of a medical center at The Highlands senior housing development is due to start this month and be complete at the beginning of next year. The 11,500-square-foot public facility, to be built by Landry/French Construction of Scarborough and run by Mid Coast Medical Group, will house the adult primary care practice Mid […]
Posted inMaine, News
Two seriously injured in Edgecomb ATV rollover; alcohol suspected
Deputies say the ATV may have been driven wihout headlights, and it is uncertain who was driving at the time of the crash.