A report issued late last month ranking Maine coastal beaches close to last in water quality isn’t grounds for canceling summer vacation, but it is a reminder of the vigilant oversight necessary to maintain these valuable areas. The 23rd annual Testing the Waters report on beach water quality put Maine 27th out of 30 coastal […]
2013
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Shaw’s to close six underperforming stores in Mass., R.I.
The company, owned by Cerberus Capital management LC, still operates more than 160 Shaw’s and Star Market stores in five New England states, including Maine.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
'They just boil out of the water': Green crabs destroy clams; are lobsters next?
FREEPORT — Clammer Clint Goodenow motored his skiff up to a small, white buoy in the Harraseeket River Monday afternoon and began pulling up yards of rope from the bay floor below. After reaching the end of the rope, he leaned over the side of the boat and plunged his hands into the water, grabbing […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
City may launch bike-share program
SOUTH PORTLAND – By this time next year, South Portland could be all aboard the bike-share bandwagon that’s been gaining momentum nationwide. On Wednesday, July 17, Assistant City Manager Jon Jennings will appear before South Portland’s bicycle/pedestrian committee to unveil a concept plan to make bikes available for public use, possibly as soon as the […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Confusion on Snowden acceptance of Venezuela asylum offer
The NSA leaker has applied for asylum in other countries as well, and it’s not clear how easy it would be for him to get to Venezuela.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Confusion on Snowden acceptance of Venezuela asylum offer
The NSA leaker has applied for asylum in other countries as well, and it’s not clear how easy it would be for him to get to Venezuela.
Posted inNation & World, News
Confusion on Snowden acceptance of Venezuela asylum offer
The NSA leaker has applied for asylum in other countries as well, and it’s not clear how easy it would be for him to get to Venezuela.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mass. woman charged with hedge clipper attack on 9-year-old
Police say both the woman and her daughter were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Peaks to Portland swim organizers dive into history
PORTLAND — The annual Peaks to Portland swim is a long-running city tradition, but many may not know that it’s been happening far longer than 32 years. With this year’s swim in Casco Bay coming up Saturday, organizers are trying to shed light on the event’s history, which goes as far back as the 1920s. […]
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Body believed to be missing Portland musician
Michael Allen, who also worked on lobster boats, had been reported missing Monday.