Mr. Mulkern, known for his trademark beard and frank honesty, died unexpectedly on Tuesday.
2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Report: Names of troops in bin Laden raid were revealed
However, a report by the Pentagon’s inspector general does not identify any instances when sensitive special operations tactics or techniques were provided to those who made the film ‘Zero Dark Thirty.’
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Syrian rebels say they need heavy weaponry from U.S.
Syrian President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons, coupled with increasing gains on the battlefield by the Syrian military, have left the United States and European nations scrambling to reassess their Syria policies.
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Deadline Saturday for Boston Marathon victims’ fund
The fund to compensate victims of the terror bombings has grown to more than $47 million.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Orchard Beach recall inauguration set for Monday
The swearing-in ceremony was moved back to the original date, even though one recount is expected to take place next week.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine bill would lift pesticide ban for marijuana plants
The measure will take effect as soon as it is signed by Gov. LePage, whose administration supports it.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Another interim superintendent for Yarmouth schools
YARMOUTH — For the second time this year, the Yarmouth School Committee has named a new interim superintendent for the district. William Michaud, 61, of Portland, was unanimously approved for the 11-month position Thursday during the committee’s regular meeting. He will begin the post on Aug. 5. At the same meeting, the board extended the […]
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Conn. woman mauled by chimp can’t sue state
At the time of the attack in 2009, Connecticut allowed private ownership of the animal, which belonged to a friend of the victim.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Waynflete's championship wait comes to an end
(Ed. Note: This story originally appeared June 26, 2008) PORTLAND—It took 1,099 days and probably felt 10 times longer, but the Waynflete Flyers, the state’s premier girls’ lacrosse program, finally returned to what they feel is their rightful perch Saturday morning with a 12-8 victory over the Courtney Dumont-led North Yarmouth Academy Panthers in the […]
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Simply the best! Yarmouth girls make it two in a row
(Ed. Note: This story originally appeared June 21, 2007) PORTLAND—The 2007 Yarmouth girls’ lacrosse team has been prolific, dynamic and dominant. Saturday, following a palpitating 7-5 victory over the Kennebunk Rams in the Class B state final, you can call the Clippers something else. Perfect champions. Yarmouth capped its dream season with a state game […]