WASHINGTON (AP) — Indian elections results due Friday provide a chance to repair relations with the U.S. that were strained by the arrest of an Indian diplomat in New York in December. But there’s a big catch: Washington’s uneasy relationship with the man expected to become India’s next prime minister. Hindu nationalist leader Narendra Modi […]
May 2014
Posted inJournal Tribune
W. Gardiner man pleads guilty to embezzling
AUGUSTA (AP) — A former employee at an organization that promotes tourism in Maine has pleaded guilty to embezzling $116,000 from the group and using the money for personal expenses. Ronald Brann of West Gardiner pleaded guilty Tuesday in Kennebec County Superior Court to stealing from the Maine Tourism Association. Prosecutors say the 44-year-old Brann […]
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BlackBerry launches Indonesian smartphone
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — BlackBerry launched a new lower-cost smartphone designed specifically for Indonesia on Tuesday in an attempt to win back market share that has plunged in recent years but remains higher than in many other nations. The BlackBerry Z3, Jakarta Edition, was launched at a glitzy hotel in the capital, Jakarta. The company […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Freeport Public Market opening Thursday
With an Amato’s restaurant and three food kiosks, the businesses on Bow Street are all locally owned.
Posted inThe Forecaster
These animals may help your garden
Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist. In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
How to guarantee your garden starts off on the right foot
As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well. Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth Police Beat: May 15
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from May 5-10. Fire calls 5/8 at 12:56 p.m. Fire alarm on Bear Tracks Trail. 5/8 at 3:52 p.m. Unpermitted fire on Long Hill Road. 5/10 at 5:37 p.m. Single-engine fire on Derby Lane. 5/11 at 7 p.m. Smoke investigation on Dunn Drive. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical […]
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Chebeague Police Beat: May 15
No arrests or summonses were reported from May 5-11.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
METRO eyes growth of bus service north, south of Portland
PORTLAND — Major changes could be on the horizon for area bus riders. At four recent meetings in Falmouth, Portland and Westbrook, staff members from the Greater Portland Transit District offered updates on ongoing developments within the organization, including proposals to expand METRO service to three northern communities, consolidate with two southern communities, and improve […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: May 15
Arrests 5/7 at 10:39 p.m. William E. Palli, 50, of Harmony Hill Road, was arrested on Cousins Street by Officer Michael Pierce on an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses 5/6 at 10:48 p.m. Valerie Campbell, 33, of Upper Methodist Road, Cumberland, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Michael Pierce on a […]