WESTBROOK – Westbrook Brownies Troop 574 and sister Girl Scout Troop 3038 came together on Monday to earn their inauguration badge and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the National Day of Service. Twenty members of the Girl Scout and Brownie troops gathered to create a poster showing their dreams for the […]
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal
Ideas sought for new bridge area
WESTBROOK – Westbrook residents will have the chance to shape a new section of the downtown by helping city officials come up with the best amenities for the area around a proposed pedestrian bridge. A public meeting is being held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, for residents to give their ideas on ways to beautify the […]
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Posted inOpinion
Alan Caron: Pessimism, finger-pointing stand in way of Maine’s prosperity
Think positive – evidence of the state’s history of economic success can be seen all around us.
Posted inSports
He’s king of the basketball court, that Cole
Dustin Cole has Bonny Eagle buzzing not only about basketball, but what he brings off the court.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: Jan. 25
Arrests 1/15 at 4:04 p.m. Matisse Deshazier, 30, of Old Portland Road, Brunswick, was arrested on Old Portland Road, Brunswick, by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on charges of theft by deception, forgery and violation of conditions of release. Summonses 1/15 at 10:59 a.m. Jason McKim, 25, of Main Street, Bowdoinham, was issued a summons on Cathance […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bill would let police enforce traffic laws at Brunswick Landing
BRUNSWICK — A state senator is planning to introduce legislation he said will resolve what could be a dangerous problem at Brunswick Landing: reckless driving. Police currently can’t enforce traffic laws at the former U.S. Navy base because the 17 miles of roads are private property, owned by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, according to […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan. 25
Arrests 1/16 at 1:06 p.m. Richard Reamer, 54, no, was arrested on Ocean House Road by Officer Ben Davis on a charge of domestic violence assault. 1/18 at 4:56 p.m. Joshua R. Stone, 26, of Preble Street, was arrested on Cottage Road in South Portland by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on a charge of operating after […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 25
Arrests 1/12 at 2:44 a.m. Hannah C. Clark, 21, of South Berwick, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Kevin Gerrish on a charge of operating under the influence. 1/12 at 8:54 a.m. Branden M. Staples, 25, of Portland, was arrested on Jordan Avenue by Officer Theodore Sargent on a charge of violating conditions of release. […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Surprises, thrills continue
(Ed. Note: For the complete Freeport-Wells girls’ basketball game story, please visit theforecaster.net) There was plenty of drama during last week’s action. The hour is getting late for those teams hoping to qualify for the playoffs and for those who are in, getting optimal position is still the biggest concern. Here’s a look at what […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath Police Beat: Jan. 23
Arrests 1/15 at 1:52 p.m. Terry Elwell, 36, of Centre Street, was arrested on Centre Street by Officer Ted Raedel on two warrants. 1/15 at 8:03 a.m. A 17-year-old female was arrested on High Street by Officer Ted Raedel on a warrant. 1/18 at 5:05 p.m. Brittany Waterman, 22, of Maple Street, Phippsburg, was arrested […]