The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division says nearly $2.6 million is being distributed to purchase video telecommunication devices for education and telemedicine.
May 2014
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Showers in the forecast, but great weather for the marathon and mom
May begins the period of the year when our rainfall starts to become more showery in nature. During the months of October through April much of the rain or snow we see comes from the center of a storm passing close to or through New England. During the second half of spring and throughout the […]
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Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Maine murder suspect says he ‘filleted’ father
The judge orders Leroy Smith III to undergo an evaluation of his mental health.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine murder suspect says he ‘filleted’ father
The judge orders Leroy Smith III to undergo an evaluation of his mental health.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough adopts revised rules for dogs on beaches
SCARBOROUGH — After months of debate, the Town Council finalized animal control ordinance changes Wednesday that will create new restricted beach areas during piping plover nesting season and require dogs to be on leash from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. during the winter. The council passed the amended ordinance in a 4-1 vote, with Councilor James Benedict opposed and Councilor […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Council signals support for South Portland zoning changes, despite synagogue opposition
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors gave preliminary approval Monday to zoning changes that could facilitate construction of a Dunkin’ Donuts on city-owned land at the corner of Westbrook and Main streets. The council also showed unanimous support for residency restrictions on registered sex offenders. The proposed Thornton Heights commercial zone, which includes the city-owned parcel at […]
Posted inNews
Town drops charges against N.H. plow truck protester
75-year-old Menahem Lowy was charged with disorderly conduct for attempting to prevent a plow truck from piling more snow at the entrance to his driveway in February.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Greely walks off a baseball winner
The Rangers score in the seventh inning to defeat Yarmouth, 5-4.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Pirates coach Edwards will also be general manager next season
Ray Edwards replaces Brad Treliving, who left the Phoenix organization to become Calgary’s GM.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Water district working on Cape Elizabeth mains
CAPE ELIZABETH — Water main maintenance that is expected to last two months began this week. Work will take place from 8 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday through Thursday. Work includes flushing, a process that uses a high velocity flow of water in the opposite direction of natural flow to clean the water supply system. Users may notice […]