PORTLAND — Budget season concluded Monday night with city property taxes increasing 3 percent to a plateau some councilors and speakers called worrisome. By a 7-2 vote, with Councilors Jon Hinck and Cheryl Leeman opposed, the City Council adopted a $221 million fiscal year 2015 budget that, when combined with the education budget, will boost […]
May 2014
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland Historical Society celebrates 50 years
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Historical Society is inviting the public to its 50th anniversary meeting and lecture on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members. The lecture will cover “The History and Architecture of the Willard Neighborhood” and will be […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Fired Berwick Academy teacher charged over ‘upskirt’ videos
In addition to one count of violation of privacy, more charges against Brian Sanborn are likely, police say, as they identify victims.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Economy divides Breen, Woods in Senate District 25 Democratic primary
YARMOUTH — Steve Woods and Cathy Breen – local politicians with substantial name recognition – will square off next month in the Democratic primary in Senate District 25. The new district includes Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, Yarmouth and part of Westbrook; much of it was previously Senate District 11, which is represented […]
Posted inMaine, News
Waterboro boy’s death ruled accidental, from drowning after hitting head
The 15-year-old whose disappearance prompted a massive search died after blunt force trauma, the medical examiner says.
Posted inNation & World, News
Detroit packing company recalls 1.8 million pounds of ground beef
Eleven people were sickened in four states and at least three were hospitalized, although all were expected to fully recover, officials say.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: May 21 to June 3
Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 5/21 Veterans Affairs, VA2K, to assist Maine’s homeless veterans, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., VA Facility, 144 Fore St., Portland, 771-3502. Saturday 5/31 Maine Walks with Haiti, timed 4-Mile Run, live music, Haitian art, food, 8:30 a.m. registration, Back Cove, Portland, across from Hannaford, $10 youths, $15 adults, $20 day-of for runners, 12 […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: May 21 to June 3
Greater Portland Books & Authors Annual Book Sale, May 30, 5-7 p.m. and May 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, 797-3014. Wednesday 5/21 “In the Shadow of a Mountain: A Soldier’s Struggle with PTSD,” book talk and signing, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307. “Blue Plate Special” […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Primaries see late scrambles, even on ‘Obamacare’
Republicans around the country are pleading with voters to turn out in high-profile races that will help determine which party controls the Senate.
Posted inBusiness, News
Text 911: Calling for help without making a call
Four major wireless phone companies are now providing text-to-911 service to local governments that want it and have the capability to use it.