SCARBOROUGH — After securing their 10th consecutive state title, the Academic Decathlon team did not disappoint at the national competition in Honolulu in April. The team placed third overall in the medium-sized school division, and a record-breaking five team members earned individual medals for their performances. Beatrice Brauer, a senior, scored highest in her division, and […]
May 2014
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Main Street construction may cause delays in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Construction along Main Street from Cash Corner to just before Westbrook Street that began May 4 may cause traffic delays through the end of the month, according to City Manager Jim Gailey. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Gailey outlined plans for surface grinding and paving in the area, in addition to sidewalk reconstruction. […]
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LePage touts accomplishments in Portland, blames Democrats for gridlock
The governor, who is campaigning for re-election, addresses Thursday’s Eggs & Issues breakfast hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Ships, planes spared in $601 billion House defense bill
The Pentagon also wins as the Armed Services Committee agrees to leave prosecution of rape and other serious crimes to the military.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath council honors longtime firefighter, first-responder
BATH — Michael Clarke, whose work protecting lives has taken him from Bath to the World Trade Center, was honored by the City Council Wednesday with a proclamation and city chair. The 51-year-old joined the Bath Fire Department in 1988. He retired last year as a captain and paramedic to become chief of fire protection […]
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Brunswick moves toward placing 5th-graders in junior high school
BRUNSWICK — The School Board edged toward approving a plan to move fifth-grade students to Brunswick Junior High School, but requested more information about funding, facilities and transportation before making a final decision. Junior High School Principal Walter Wallace and Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski in February proposed moving the fifth-graders into the school to […]
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House approves new Benghazi investigation
The panel’s investigation will be the eighth on Benghazi, and Democrats are considering boycotting the committee if it is formally approved Thursday.
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South Portland may curb where sex offenders can live
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland Police Chief Ed Googins said he never wants to ask the question of whether his department could have done more to protect the city’s children. That’s why he is pushing for a new ordinance that would limit where a certain class of sex offender could live within city limits. At […]
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South Portland may curb where sex offenders can live
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland Police Chief Ed Googins said he never wants to ask the question of whether his department could have done more to protect the city’s children. That’s why he is pushing for a new ordinance that would limit where a certain class of sex offender could live within city limits. At […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Current Calendar – 5/8
Wednesday, May 14: Osewantha Garden Club of South Portland will meet at the Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, 380 Gorham Road in South Portland, at 11 a.m. The business meeting will be followed by lunch and the program which will be presented by Tom Atwell, “The Maine Gardener,” on new annual plants for your garden and Locavore/Buy […]