Bomb-detection dogs are called in after a note is found in a girls’ restroom.
February 2015
Posted inLife & Culture
Anna Kendrick performs in opening number: Video
The Portland native is on stage at the Oscars with Neil Patrick Harris and Jack Black.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Turnpike Authority plans Falmouth projects
FALMOUTH — The Maine Turnpike Authority will spend nearly $15 million on repairs and upgrades in the area beginning this year. The projects are all slated to begin either in the spring or summer, and have various timetables for completion. The MTA scheduled a public hearing on the projects for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
Stock up for beans and grains recipes that can go meatless for Lent
These relatively inexpensive building blocks generate dozens of highly nutritious opportunities full of lean protein and fiber.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
UPDATE: Driver charged after Downeaster passenger train collides with SUV at Yarmouth crossing
YARMOUTH — The driver of an SUV struck Monday afternoon by an Amtrak Downeaster passenger train is being charged with failure to stop at a railroad crossing. Katharine Estabrook, 34, of North Yarmouth, was the only person in the vehicle Monday at 12:32 p.m. when it was hit by the train at a North Road […]
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville rail yard violations slammed by feds
Pan Am Railways companies face $375,000 in EPA fines for violation of stormwater and oil spill containment rules, the agency says.
Posted inNews, Politics
Panel pooh-poohs making Labrador retriever Maine’s state dog
Nevertheless, the measure now heads to the full House and Senate for consideration.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland performance: Artist, organist to draw out Kotzschmar notes
PORTLAND — Peter Krasinski may not be pulling out all the stops on the restored Kotzschmar organ next month at Merrill Auditorium, but he is looking forward to some musical fun. “I did give a concert here before the restoration. It is so satisfying to see the organ has kept its character, but it is […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Narrow Gauge RR extends Portland lease
PORTLAND — The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad will remain an East End waterfront fixture through 2017 after a lease extension was reached with the new owners of the former Portland Co. Complex at 80 Fore St. Angie Helton, spokeswoman for CPB2, the new owners of the property, announced the lease extension Feb. 19. The Narrow […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Immigration forum at Portland library
PORTLAND — A series of forums on immigration and local economic opportunities continues Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Portland Public Library Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Way, according to a press release from the World Affairs Council of Maine. The forum will feature a panel discussion, led by John Spritz, manager of the Growing Portland collaborative, […]