For the most part, the LePage administration and the Democratic majority in the Legislature have guarded their policy agendas like nuclear launch codes. The Dec. 5 cloture date for agencies to submit legislative requests has given some hints — some stronger than others — about the administration’s plans. However, details in that list of 145 […]
2013
Posted inOpinion
Leonard Pitts: NRA on a mission to make us one nation under a gun
Why block access to guns by the criminal-minded and insane? Just make sure everyone has a weapon.
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Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Smoothie shop opens near Mall
SOUTH PORTLAND – Tropical Smoothie Cafe? has opened its first Maine location, in the newly renovated shopping center at 45 Western Ave. in South Portland. Launched as a beverage stand, Tropical Smoothie opened its first franchise in Tallahassee, Fla. in 1997, adding “Cafe?” to its name and expanding to a “wide rage of healthy food […]
Posted inNews
Augusta may ban sex offenders from living near schools, parks
City Manager William Bridgeo says city officials seem to favor the 750-foot distance — the most restrictive the city could be under state law.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Briefs – 1/10
Free workshops at Cape church St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Cape Elizabeth is hosting author, retreat leader, and spiritual director Margaret Bullit-Jonas for two free workshops on Jan. 15-16. The workshops are: “What Makes Us Come Alive Spiritually?” on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., and “Everyday Spirituality: Finding Serenity in the Midst of Stress” on […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – Winter fests offer much to celebrate
Starting with New Year’s Eve and continuing each weekend through the end of February, winter celebrations are popping up all around southern Maine. The events are a reason for residents to come out in the cold, enjoy the community and check out local businesses. The more long-standing of these celebrations show just how successful they […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – Winter fests offer much to celebrate
Starting with New Year’s Eve and continuing each weekend through the end of February, winter celebrations are popping up all around southern Maine. The events are a reason for residents to come out in the cold, enjoy the community and check out local businesses. The more long-standing of these celebrations show just how successful they […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden to meet with gun-safety, victims groups
As the shock and sorrow over the Newtown, Conn., shooting fade, the tough fight facing the White House and gun-control backers is growing clearer.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Gorham too much for Windham
GORHAM – With their 41-23 win over visiting Windham on Tuesday night, the Gorham Rams girls basketball team has won five of their last six games to move to 6-4 at midseason, right in the middle of the hunt for a playoff spot. The Rams got 16 points from senior center Lexi Merrifield, with Kristin […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
South Portland City Council pay up for review
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Monday, the South Portland City Council started the ball rolling on a process that could lead to a revision of how they are compensated, while also taking one giant step away from how that compensation will be decided. The issue of council pay has percolated for more than a year and […]