New Britain’s Virgil Vazquez flirts with a no-hitter to beat Portland newcomer Terry Doyle in a fast game at Hadlock.
2013
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Maine group protests in aftermath of Quebec rail explosion
A dozen protesters call for stringent inspection of Maine railways and a reduction in the amount of oil transported through the state.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine group protests in aftermath of Quebec rail explosion
A dozen protesters call for stringent inspection of Maine railways and a reduction in the amount of oil transported through the state.
Posted inMaine, News
Brunswick woman rescued from rising tide in Harpswell
Theresa Desjardins, 45, had been hiking behind the Harpswell town office with her 15-year-old son when they became separated. He was able to find his way out and called for help.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Old umbrella covers find a home on Peaks Island
PORTLAND — What may be one person’s trash, or at best forgotten on a closet shelf, may be another person’s museum rarity. Just ask Nancy 3. Hoffman, the founder, director and curator of The Umbrella Cover Museum on Peaks Island. (Yes, “3.” is Hoffman’s middle name, she explained. She changed it from “Arlene” 20 years […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Mayor invites Portland residents to discuss issues, policies
PORTLAND — Mayor Michael Brennan will host an informal public discussion of city policies and issues on Thursday evening, the first of what could be an ongoing series of such forums. “This is a bit of an experiment, and we’re still trying to think through the format,” Brennan said Monday. “But we’d like to try […]
Posted inNation & World, News
No cutoff in US aid to Egyptian military – for now
Under U.S. law, a coup determination would require a suspension of all non-humanitarian aid to Egypt, including $1.3 billion that directly supports the Egyptian military.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, News
Twinkies to last longer this time around
Hostess Brands LLC says the spongy yellow cakes will have a shelf life of 45 days when they start hitting shelves again July 15.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to free up extra Maine school funds on tap
The measure would allow school districts to spend unexpected state aid without voters’ approval.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Success of students earns Portland program new grant
LearningWorks gets $975,000 to fund the classes and skills taught by Youth Building Alternatives.