BATH — Built in the late 19th century to house a collection of printed books, the Patten Free Library will hold an informational session next week on the 21st century’s answer to reading. The hands-on session on e-books and e-readers will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Originally scheduled for Jan. 16, […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coordinator sought for Brunswick Peace Fair
BRUNSWICK — PeaceWorks, a local nonprofit, is seeking a coordinator for its ninth annual Peace Fair on Aug. 3 at the Brunswick Mall. The position has a stipend, and it would require “10 hours a month in March and April, then 10 hours a week” from May until after the fair, according to a release […]
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Police search Portland apartment in probe of Westbrook woman's death
PORTLAND — After receiving a “substantial lead” that led them to a West Concord Street apartment, police Tuesday said they are still investigating the death of a Westbrook woman found last week in a Riverside Street motel parking lot. The body of Margarita Fisenko Scott, 29, was discovered Jan. 17 in a red 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer […]
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Missing Casco teen found
The 16-year old boy had been missing since yesterday afternoon.
Posted inNation & World, News
Coast Guardsman who vanished to be held during investigation
He’s not under arrest, but his unauthorized disappearance for three months make him a flight risk, the Coast Guard says.
Posted inNation & World, News
Deep freeze to continue into weekend in East
A teeth-chattering cold wave with sub-zero temperatures was expected to keep its icy grip on much of the eastern U.S. into the weekend.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Walk way
SCARBOROUGH – At its next meeting, Scarborough’s new transportation committee will review engineering plans that represent the first attempts to resolve longstanding traffic issues at the busy Oak Hill intersection. That session will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the town manager’s conference room. Gorrell-Palmer Consulting Engineers of Gray has been […]
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Leonard Pitts: Throughout inaugural address, hints that yesterday is gone
The days when power and rights in America are reserved for white, straight males are over.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
LOOKING BACK – Issue of Jan. 23, 2003
Facing low patient numbers, delays in state reimbursement and heavy competition from nearby nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, the Viking and the Crescent House in Cape have been given to Haven Healthcare Management of Cromwell, Conn. In late November 2002, Viking and Crescent House co- owner and Administrator Duane Rancourt recognized he needed some help. […]
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Current's We Love To Eat – 1/24
Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 24, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Smothered beef; suggested donation, $5. Chicken pie supper – Saturday, Jan. 26, 5-6:30 p.m., First Parish Church Congregational Church, Church Street, Gorham. $10, $5. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 26, 4:45-6 p.m., Highland Lake Congregational Church, 1303 Bridgton Road (Route 302), […]