SCARBOROUGH — Nine years ago, as area U.S. Army Reserve and Maine National Guard units were fighting two wars overseas, Mary Nablo and her son thought it a good idea to show them some love at Valentine’s Day. On Monday night, Operation Cupid, the enduring project that grew from the Nablos’ idea, took on a […]
2013
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Skiers, snowmobilers eager for Friday’s snowstorm
A midwinter storm Friday could drop up to two feet of snow on the area, which is a relief to many businesses, skiers and snowmobilers.
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Coyotes reassign Bolduc to Pirates
Veteran center Alexandre Bolduc, who spent the past three weeks in the NHL with the parent Phoenix Coyotes, has cleared waivers and is returning to the Portland Pirates. In seven games with the Coyotes, Bolduc was scoreless with a plus-minus rating of minus-2. In 34 games with the Pirates, Bolduc, who remained the team captain […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick resumes tax incentive talks with MRRA
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to resume discussions on a possible tax increment financing agreement with the authority redeveloping the former naval air station, now known as Brunswick Landing. The move was encouraging to officials at the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, who said the state financing tool could provide more incentives for […]
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Woman gets 4 years in fatal stabbing of Portland man
Lisa McDonald, 49, stabbed her boyfriend in the chest at his Forest Avenue apartment.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Preservation director to speak in Bath
BATH — The executive director of Maine Preservation will discuss the organization in a talk on Sunday, Feb. 10. Greg Paxton’s presentation, “Historic Preservation: Its Origins and Its Future in Community Revitalization,” follows the Yarmouth organization’s 40th anniversary last year. The free talk is sponsored by Sagadahoc Preservation and will be held at the Winter […]
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LePage’s budget has ‘subtle’ tax hike
Analysts also criticize his plan to suspend municipal revenue sharing for two years.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
4 candidates seek South Portland City Council seat
Four candidates, including Planning Board Chairman Rob Schreiber and School Board Chairman Rick Carter, hope to be elected to complete the unexpired term of former District 1 City Councilor Tom Coward. The deadline was Friday, Feb. 1, for candidates to file papers to get on the ballot for the March 12 special election. Joining Schreiber […]
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Wells police issue alert about rabid raccoon
A raccoon that came into contact with a dog on Saturday has tested positive for rabies, but police warn residents not to panic.
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Maine woman killed in early-morning SUV rollover
Police believe excessive speed was likely a factor in the crash that killed a 36-year-old Hilda Howe of Farmington Falls.