With all 48 working nuclear reactors idled, the country is facing prohibitive renewable energy costs.
October 2014
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine System reports fall enrollment down 2.5 percent
At USM, overall enrollment is down 5.5 percent. A bright spot: a rise in out-of-state students systemwide.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Land Trust raises $500K to purchase Scarborough farm
SCARBOROUGH — The Scarborough Land Trust recently announced that it has met the $500,000 fundraising goal it had set to purchase the Benjamin Farm property on Pleasant Hill Road. The trust plans to purchase the property in December. According to a news release, a $50,000 matching gift from anonymous donors allowed the trust to meet its goal […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Developer hosts public session in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND – Wednesday Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., Hardypond Development will hold a public forum at Small Elementary School in South Portland regarding a proposal for a community-appropriate residential development for 6.5-acre lot located at the end of Summit Terrace. The developers would like residents to share their suggestions and ideas for consideration as […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
S.P. council mulls viability of 'solar farm'
SOUTH PORTLAND — A report about the feasibility of constructing a solar farm created what Councilor Patricia Smith called a “mixed bag” at a City Council workshop on Monday night. Representatives from ReVision Energy told the council that the city’s capped landfill off Highland Avenue is the perfect site for a solar photovoltaic farm that would […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
US economy grew slightly more than expected July-September
The big fall in gas prices is expected to bolster consumer spending.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
S.P. OKs plans for Jetport Plaza coffee shop
SOUTH PORTLAND — Members of the Planning Board on Tuesday approved the site plan for a new coffee shop in Jetport Plaza. The plan details the construction of a 650-square-foot Aroma Joe’s Coffee to be built at 429 Western Ave. The building will offer drive-through service only, and will be situated on the existing front parking lot, […]
Posted inMaine, News
Nurse defies quarantine as talks with state break down
Kaci Hickox, who treated Ebola patients, goes for a bike ride but not near public places, an act that could spark a legal fight.
Posted inMaine, News
Orono man gets 15 years for sexual abuse of boys
The judge had rejected an earlier plea deal, saying the sentence was too short.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Senate District 24 candidates speak out at Brunswick forum
BRUNSWICK — Candidates in a three-way race for state Senate District 24 on Wednesday spoke about a wide range of issues including welfare, taxes, the minimum wage and partisan politics during an election forum held in the Brunswick Town Office. Democrat Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, who is running for his fourth term in the Senate, is […]