The state has the opportunity to expand Medicaid ”“ offering much-needed health care services to Mainers in need ”“ and the federal government will pick up the tab for the first three years under the current proposal. The state has been going back and forth with the feds on its Medicaid plan, after federal officials […]
2013
Posted inJournal Tribune
UNE stuns Colby for ‘biggest win in program history’
UNE freshman midfielder Sam Cloutier prepares to rifle a shot during the Nor’easters 7-6 victory over Colby on Tuesday in Biddeford. Cloutier was the only Nor’easter to score multiple goals in the victory. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Transgender man to continue trying for divorce in Arizona
A judge says the state’s ban on gay marriage prevents the union from being recognized as valid.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Feature obituary: George ‘Joe’ Hutchins, 85, businessman, gave to others
Mr. Hutchins was the founder and longtime owner of Hutchins Trucking Co. and was active in numerous service organizations.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth library to stay put, at least for now
FALMOUTH — Falmouth Memorial Library trustees on Monday declined an offer to move the library to the former Plummer School building on Middle Road. But they haven’t ruled out moving the library if the right space becomes available. Kim Millick, president of the library board of trustees, on Tuesday said the board unanimously rejected the offer […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Police Beat: April 4
Arrests 3/25 at 12:05 p.m. Christopher M. Priest, 32, of Hillside Street, was arrested on Hillside Street by Officer Roger Moore on a probation hold. 3/27 at 3:01 p.m. Dylan S. Libby, 21, of Kenduskaeg Road, Bangor, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Michael Pierce on charges of armed robbery, aggravated eluding a police […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Police Beat: April 4
Arrests 3/23 at 1:55 p.m. Trung Can, 38, of Greenleaf Street, Portland, was arrested on Brook Road by Officer Dennis Ryder on a charge of operating after suspension. 3/25 at 7:25 p.m. Judith Hammontree, 50, of Birkdale Road, was arrested on Congressional Drive by Officer Dean Mazziotti on a charge of operating under the influence. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Public Library hits the road with Maine's only bookmobile
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library’s new bookmobile is a “mobile branch” that will soon be bringing books and library services to residents throughout the city. But with a sticker price of $166,000, a customized Mercedes-Benz chassis, Wi-Fi connectivity and LED lighting, this clearly is not your father’s bookmobile. It’s also the only bookmobile operating […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland Sports Roundup
Locals named to all-state track team Several Cheverus and Deering indoor track standouts were named to the Maine Track and Cross Country Coaches’ Association all-state team. Cheverus’ Brady Foshay and Deering’s Jared Bell made the boys’ first-team. Cheverus’ James Campbell and Jackson McMann were boys’ honorable mentions. The girls’ first-team included Deering’s Edie Pallozzi. Cheverus’ […]