PORTLAND — Arlene Fitzgerald, 88, died May 3 in Portland. She was born to Carl and Hazel Davis on Dec. 18, 1925, in Saco, and was a second cousin to Bette Davis. She graduated first in her class from Old Orchard Beach High School in 1943. She later went on to graduate from Gorham State Teachers College […]
May 2014
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business
Giving back More than 100 representatives from Maine’s credit unions were joined by Sue Mitchell, portrayed in the film, “The Blind Side,” by Kathy Bates, in announcing that the 2013 Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger raised a record-setting $513,000. This represents an increase of more than $42,000 over 2012’s record-setting total. New Hires, […]
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New Portland land trust makes public pitch for affordable housing
PORTLAND — Leaders of a new effort to create affordable housing in the city are hoping the public will put its trust in their concept. Members of the Machigonne Community Land Trust will host a 5 p.m. meeting Saturday, May 10, at the East End Community School, 195 North St. “The event is to bring […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine activist group apologizes to disabled Republican lawmaker for offensive mailer
The Maine People’s Alliance criticized Rep. Dale Crafts, of Lisbon, for voting against Medicaid expansion.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Oakhurst Dairy drivers claim unpaid overtime in federal lawsuit
While the Portland-based company was recently sold to a national cooperative, a lawyer for the drivers says the timing of the class-action lawsuit is unrelated.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland endorses residency restrictions on sex offenders
In a preliminary vote, city councilors unanimously favor barring the offenders from living within 750 feet of 28 schools and parks.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Mild and mostly dry the rest of the work week
The first full week of May will bring a small variety of weather, but no big storms, big cold or big heat. Today was another variable day with periods of sunshine, showers and gusts of wind. At one point driving from York to Wells I went from complete sunshine to driving rain. As the sun […]
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Yarmouth posts a 14-3 win over Freeport in girls’ lacrosse
Grace O’Donnell scores six goals for the Clippers.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Yarmouth girls roll at Freeport, give Holt 100th victory
FREEPORT—Over the past decade, the Yarmouth girls’ lacrosse team has been one of the finest in the state. While standout players have come and gone, the one constant has been coach Dorothy Holt, who has won an abundance of big games. Monday afternoon, Holt reached a milestone. Courtesy a very special group of girls who […]
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Clip suspected in circus accident; 2 acrobats in critical condition
All eight performers are still hospitalized with injuries including a pierced liver and neck, head injuries and back fractures.