THEATER A Haunted House event will be presented by The Youth Theater at the Nasson Community Center in Springvale on Halloween, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to midnight. The all-ages event will feature a bouncy house, carnival games, prizes, raffles, face painting and a costume contest (on Halloween night). A haunted walk will be offered […]
October 2014
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Brady focused on Denver defense, not Manning
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Fans get another chance to gauge the relative greatness of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning when the quarterbacks meet for the 16th time. Brady will be analyzing something more important. The New England Patriots star will have his eyes on an improved Denver Broncos defense that could test his limited skills at […]
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Race to the Blaine House: Michaud makes bid to be Maine’s next governor
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles about Maine’s gubernatorial candidates, their views on the issues and how their plans will impact York County. In 1980, a third-generation paper mill worker from East Millinocket made his first bid for state office and was elected to the Maine House of Representatives. Now, […]
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Obama to rally for Michaud today
President Barack Obama is heading to Maine to rally votes for the Democratic candidate for governor, the latest in a burst of campaign appearances Obama is making before next week’s midterm elections after months of sitting on the sidelines because of his low approval ratings and unpopularity in some states. Obama is headlining a rally […]
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Boston preparing for climate change
BOSTON — The city has made significant strides in preparing for major natural disasters, rising sea levels and other impacts to the ever-changing climate, Mayor Martin Walsh said on the two-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Speaking at the Architecture Boston Expo at the Boston Convention Center on Wednesday, Walsh pointed to ways the city has […]
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Solid 3rd-quarter economic growth is expected
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — It’s taken years, but the U.S. economy may finally be reaching a sustainable cruising speed. Many economists predict that overall growth, as measured by the gross domestic product, reached a healthy 3 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter, according to a survey by data firm FactSet. […]
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Clyde R. Bailey, 43
BOWDOIN — Clyde R. Bailey, 43, of West Road, died Oct. 15, in Brunswick. He was born in Waterville, July 17, 1971, the son of Clyde M. and Dorene Lois Godin Bailey. He graduated from Brunswick High School. Clyde most recently had been employed as a landscaper. He was predeceased by his mother Dorene Lois […]
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Company extends lease at Brunswick Landing
BRUNSWICK — RollEase Inc., a Connecticut-based company specializing in custom window coverings, has extended its lease at Brunswick Landing for three years. The company opened its doors at the former U.S. Navy air base in April and initially signed a one-year lease, but decided quickly to commit to staying on, according to a news release from […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Oct. 31
Arrests 10/21 at 7:45 p.m. Richard A. Parsley, 51, of Washington Avenue, South Portland, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Brian McNeice on charges of operating wit a suspended or revoked license and an outstanding warrant from another agency. 10/21 at 9:43 p.m. Kimberly G. Hayford, 34, of Asselyn Drive, was arrested on […]
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Soccer and volleyball playoff thrills continue; Football posteason kicks off Friday
(Ed. Note: For the complete Yarmouth-Falmouth boys’ soccer and Greely-Gorham volleyball game stories, with additional photos, see theforecaster.net) The soccer and volleyball postseasons have already produced great drama and now, it’s time for football to get in on the fun. Here’s a glimpse: Volleyball Yarmouth’s volleyball team won the 2011 and 2013 Class B championships, […]