“Just try to say it,” said the mental health counselor. “OK,” I said, “I guess I can do that much. Here goes. I’m in favor of g-g-g- … gack!” “Take it easy,” said the counselor, wiping spittle off his shirt. “Remember to breathe. Now, try again.” “G-g-g- … g-g-gun. Guns. I’m in favor of guns.” […]
2013
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Schools face funding cuts
Area schools were among the hardest hit by a curtailment in state spending last week, and the funding picture may get worse next year as statewide revenues continue to fall short of projections. Gov. Paul LePage this week ordered a $35.5 million curtailment, essentially pulling in the reins on spending promised in the biennial budget […]
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Schools face funding cuts
Area schools were among the hardest hit by a curtailment in state spending last week, and the funding picture may get worse next year as statewide revenues continue to fall short of projections. Gov. Paul LePage this week ordered a $35.5 million curtailment, essentially pulling in the reins on spending promised in the biennial budget […]
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Freeport police log – 1/03
Arrests Dec. 12 Hugh M. Dyer, 25, of 35 Richmond Road, Richmond, charged with theft and violating conditions of release on Main Street. Dec. 16 Gregory S. Lovejoy, 49, of 28 Collins Way, Durham, charged with operating under the influence on Durham Road. Amie Tinker, 40, of 102 Beechwood St., Thomaston, charged with theft on […]
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Freeport police log – 1/03
Arrests Dec. 12 Hugh M. Dyer, 25, of 35 Richmond Road, Richmond, charged with theft and violating conditions of release on Main Street. Dec. 16 Gregory S. Lovejoy, 49, of 28 Collins Way, Durham, charged with operating under the influence on Durham Road. Amie Tinker, 40, of 102 Beechwood St., Thomaston, charged with theft on […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – Learn some manners – or else
We’ve all experienced it: You’re driving along minding your own business when suddenly someone – often from away – makes a dumb and dangerous maneuver with his or her car, cutting you off and almost driving you off the road. And then, just for good measure, you get that universal hand gesture involving the notorious […]
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Looking Back – Issue of Jan. 2, 2003
When looking forward to the new year, town officials in Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough are all hoping to address some lingering issues and look at new initiatives, but there is also concern on all levels about how the state budget shortfall and proposed tax reforms will affect local municipal budget planning. Scarborough Town Manager Ron […]
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Looking Back – Issue of Jan. 2, 2003
When looking forward to the new year, town officials in Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough are all hoping to address some lingering issues and look at new initiatives, but there is also concern on all levels about how the state budget shortfall and proposed tax reforms will affect local municipal budget planning. Scarborough Town Manager Ron […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell selectmen OK waste disposal contract
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen held an abridged meeting Dec. 28 after a snowstorm forced the closure of all town facilities the day before. And because of the meeting’s short duration, the board scheduled another meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3, to act on remaining agenda items. The regular meeting schedule resumes Jan. 10. Among […]
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Cape Elizabeth police log – 1/03
Arrests Wednesday, Dec. 19 Aaron W. Gilchrest, 32, of Cape Elizabeth, at 3:40 a.m. on Fowler Road, on a charge of driving while intoxicated and driving without a license. A male juvenile, 17, of Cape Elizabeth, at 6:47 p.m. on Ocean House Road, on a charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. A male juvenile, […]