Showers never really manifested themselves yesterday leaving us with a fantastic May afternoon. Today is going to be another great day with warm temperatures and abundant sunshine. You will notice some high clouds out there today the forerunner of a break in the nice weather. Temperatures this afternoon will be pleasant reaching the lower and […]
May 2014
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport town councilors continue budget scrutiny
FREEPORT — The Town Council on Tuesday met with department heads and set a public budget hearing for June 3 as it continued to work through operating, capital and tax increment financing budgets for fiscal year 2015. The council met with the town’s general assistance officer, library director, park manager, harbor master, train center manager, police […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth councilors find wider bridge over rules bog
FALMOUTH — The Town Council voted 5-1 Monday to construct a 10-foot-wide bridge at River Point Conservation Area, essentially reversing an earlier decision to build a narrower structure. The decision did not come easily, however, with two councilors calling the motion a violation of council rules and others suggesting that governmental bodies must revisit issues when new information […]
Posted inNation & World, News
China signs 30-year deal to buy gas from Russia
China and Russia have been negotiating the deal for more than a decade but had been hung up over the price.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Boys Tennis: Windham blanks Scots
Windham High School’s boys tennis team dominated the visitors from Bonny Eagle 5-0 on Tuesday in a match delayed one day because of bad weather. James Patchell, No. 2 singles player for Bonny Eagle, leaps to hit a return during his match on Tuesday against Dom Cancelarich of Windham. Cancelarich remained unbeaten on the season, […]
Posted inMaine, News
Poland man sentenced for stealing VA benefits
Prosecutors say the disabled veteran falsely claimed about $10,000 in mileage reimbursements.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Regulators don’t want pot growers to use federal irrigation water
But historically, local water districts have never regulated what crops are grown with the water they provide, and they’re not inclined to start.
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Softball: Surging Riots escape Eagles’ clutches
The visiting South Portland High School softball team earned a 7-5 victory over the Windham Eagles last Friday, but it wasn’t easy. The Red Riots had to come from behind with three runs in the top of the 7th inning. Lead-off batter Laurine German gave the visitors a charge right out of the gate when […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
14 Maine communities get grants to help lure private investment
Brunswick and Sanford are among those receiving federal funding.
Posted inMaine, News
Fairfield girl charged with killing infant to appear in court today
The girl, who is now 12, was believed to be the youngest person to face a manslaughter charge in Maine in at least 30 years.