SCARBOROUGH – The Scarborough Historical Society, Scarborough Public Library, and Scarborough Middle School are all collaborating on a yearlong exploration of the town’s Civil War history as part of a grant from the Maine Historical Society and Maine Humanities Council. Entitled, “Local & Legendary: Maine in the Civil War,” the effort is part of a […]
October 2014
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
House District 33, South Portland
This fall, the open House 33 seat being vacated by state Rep. Bryan T. Kaenrath, who is term-limited from running again, has drawn three newcomers who all hope to represent South Portland in the Legislature. The candidates are Kevin Battle, the Republican candidate, former Mayor Rosemarie De Angelis, the Democratic nominee, and Andrew Reddy, representing […]
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House District 33, South Portland
This fall, the open House 33 seat being vacated by state Rep. Bryan T. Kaenrath, who is term-limited from running again, has drawn three newcomers who all hope to represent South Portland in the Legislature. The candidates are Kevin Battle, the Republican candidate, former Mayor Rosemarie De Angelis, the Democratic nominee, and Andrew Reddy, representing […]
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GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: Debate debutantes
Ever play the game of Rock, Paper, Scissors? A lot of fun, but sometimes confusing. Scissors beats paper. Clip clip! Understood. But rock beats scissors; the rock can smash the scissors and damage them? Yikes. And paper can beat rock, by covering up the rock like a towel. Man. Rules! This is kind of like […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
‘Road map’ for Dunstan to be unveiled
SCARBOROUGH – Attracting a mix of retail and service-oriented businesses, improving recreational opportunities, increasing housing diversity and adding public transportation options are just some of the ways that Scarborough’s Dunstan village could be improved and revitalized. That’s according to a new plan that the Scarborough Economic Development Corp., or SEDCO, will present to the Town […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport's exit from RSU 5 could add up to $345K to tax bill
FREEPORT — The tax impact if the town withdraws from Regional School Unit 5 would range from a reduction of almost $289,000 to an increase of almost $345,000, depending on how many RSU students attend Freeport schools. The Freeport Withdrawal Committee on Tuesday presented the estimate to the Town Council in a financial analysis of a […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Oxford woman gets 18 months for crash that killed 2 passengers
Prosecutors say Kristina Lowe had been drinking and was reading a text message when she crashed.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Two of three suspects in medical marijuana theft turn themselves in at jail
The men were identified after state police got more than three dozen tips in response to photos of the robbery.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Current News Briefs – 10/2
Land trust offers cross-town walk The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will hold its annual cross-town walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join Chris Franklin, land trust executive director, for a unique look at the town’s diverse ecosystems. The walk begins at Portland Head Light and includes a seven-mile trek highlighting Cape Elizabeth’s […]
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Pickup driver dead in early morning Bangor crash
The truck hit a marked police cruiser before crashing down an embankment.