For Pentagon scientists the search for a fertilizer that doesn’t explode has been a Holy Grail-like quest.
2013
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Farewell to Freeport grads
Freeport High School marshals prepare to seat the Class of 2013 at commencement exercises on Saturday, June 15, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Freeport High School senior Felicia Feely of Durham, center, talks with friends before commencement. Class of 2013 marshals and twins Hanna, left, and Clayton Morrison, along with Reiley Elizabeth Parker and Brady […]
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Maine Senate approves restrictions on police use of drones
But the approved bill ignores a committee’s recommendation that rules be developed first.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Pownal News – 6/19
Planning Board workshops The Pownal Planning Board will hold workshops on ongoing ordinance review, subdivision ordinance, on Tuesday, June 25, from 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at Mallett Hall, Old Selectmen’s Office. All Planning Board meetings, on-site inspections and workshops are open to the public. Ordinance hearing The Planning Board will hold the first in a series […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Some days you eat the bear
One fine summer morning a few years ago, my neighbor stepped out on his deck to discover that the often-repeated axiom about where bears do their defecating was not as absolute as some people might believe. A member of the species Ursus americanus had taken a sizable dump next to his shiny new grill. Shortly […]
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Durham News – 6/19
Office hours The new town office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday. For more information 353-2561. CEO available The codes enforcement officer is available on Wednesday, June 19 and 26, from 5-7 p.m., at the town office. Friends hosting barbecue dinner benefit The Durham Friends are […]
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Durham News – 6/19
Office hours The new town office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday. For more information 353-2561. CEO available The codes enforcement officer is available on Wednesday, June 19 and 26, from 5-7 p.m., at the town office. Friends hosting barbecue dinner benefit The Durham Friends are […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – 6/19
Solving problems In the wake of the RSU 5 high school renovation bond vote, I would like to ask our communities to step back for a moment and offer thanks to two groups of people. The first is the teachers and staff at the high school. It is their hard work, big hearts and dedication […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland schools' new Central Kitchen set to open in fall
PORTLAND — As the school year ends, creation of a new Central Kitchen is getting into full swing. The School Department’s new Central Kitchen is set to open this fall, in time for the first day of school. Food Service Director Ron Adams said the new kitchen will allow the department to better prepare and […]
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U.S., Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
It’s a major breakthrough, but the Obama administration says the ultimate U.S.-Afghan goal is a full Taliban renouncement of al-Qaida.