A blizzard warning is in effect for much of coastal Maine. This means that winds in excess of 35 miles per hour and low visibility from heavy snow will occur for 3 or more hours during this storm. A wobble closer to or farther from the coast could ultimately change accumulations by a bit, but […]
2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Stuart Freeborn, creator of Yoda, dies at 98
Freeborn was also the makeup artist who worked on movie classics such as ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’
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Posted inNews, Sports
Maine skier headed to Russia to prepare for Olympics
In one year’s time, Simon Dumont, of Bethel, could be the headliner in front of a world audience when halfpipe skiing makes its Olympic debut.
Posted inNews, Sports
Islanders acquire Thomas from Bruins for conditional pick
If the goalie plays – and that’s a big if – the Bruins would get a second-round draft selection.
Posted inNews, Sports
UMaine football to face a tough 2013 schedule
Two bowl-eligible opponents – Northwestern and UMass – are among the 12 dates.
Posted inNews, Sports
Descoteaux resigns as Biddeford football coach
Scott Descoteaux has submitted his resignation as Biddeford High’s head football coach after six seasons.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine’s shrimp fishing days increased
The number of days for the shrimp catch was increased to four days per week, up from two.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland High School principal resigns
SOUTH PORTLAND – Less than a week after Scarborough’s principal resigned amid unusual circumstances, replaced immediately by an interim, four-person “leadership team,” word comes that South Portland also has lost its High School principal. The agenda for Monday’s meeting of the South Portland Board of Education lists James Holland among four staff resignations. The others […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland High School principal resigns
SOUTH PORTLAND – Less than a week after Scarborough’s principal resigned amid unusual circumstances, replaced immediately by an interim, four-person “leadership team,” word comes that South Portland also has lost its High School principal. The agenda for Monday’s meeting of the South Portland Board of Education lists James Holland among four staff resignations. The others […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth party parents agree to pay, do service after jury deadlocks
PORTLAND — The Falmouth parents on trial for allegedly allowing an underage drinking party at their home last June 16 reached an agreement with prosecutors Thursday after jurors said they were “hopelessly deadlocked” after nearly two days of deliberation. Under the agreement, Barry and Paula Spencer must pay $6,000 in restitution, make a $2,500 donation to […]