February 2015
Posted inMaine, News
Dozens of guinea pigs put Kennebunk shelter to the test
A Houlton man overwhelmed by trying to care for them surrenders 73 for adoption. As luck would have it, March is ‘Adopt A Rescue Guinea Pig Month.’
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Posted inMaine
Secretary of State online services shutting down Saturday
Planned maintenance will result in services such as renewing licenses being unavailable from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Posted inCapitol Ticker
Morning Briefing 2.19.15: Pivots, reversals & guns
Good morning and, for some of you, happy shoveling. Thursday marks the third consecutive day of public hearings on the governor’s budget and related tax overhaul before the Legislature’s budget and taxation committees. The hearings have been linked to specific portions of the budget and the tax plan in particular. Tuesday’s hearing was devoted to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook woman pleads guilty to adulterating fish oil capsules
Kathy Jordan, 61, of Westbrook, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to adulterating a food item, namely a bottle of fish oil capsules, with intent to defraud. According to U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II, on April 3, 2012, Jordan purchased a bottle of fish oil capsules, face cream and shampoo from a retail […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough council: State budget threatens town taxpayers
SCARBOROUGH — Town Councilors were openly discontent Wednesday night about the possible elimination of municipal revenue sharing in Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed budget, and the subsequent increase in local property taxes that could result. The council was joined by state Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough; Republican state Reps. Karen Vachon and Heather Sirocki of Scarborough, and Rep. […]
Posted inMaine, News
Repairman who fell through Auburn Mall skylight remains in critical condition
George Beam, 43, an employee of Atlantic Comfort Systems, was walking toward a heating, ventilation and cooling unit on the roof when he fell 30 to 40 feet.
Posted inBusiness, News
White House economic report warns of stagnant middle-class incomes amid recovery
The annual report to Congress cites steady post-recession growth, but warns of growing inequality and slowdowns in trading partners’ economies abroad.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth library renovations on schedule
CAPE ELIZABETH — The temporary town library at the Spurwink School building has been upgraded with a new handicapped-accessible entrance while Thomas Memorial Library is being renovated. The building, which had been housing the children’s area of the library, now has a ground-level entrance. “The entrance is at grade rather than having to go up the […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth hopes to create new Winnick Woods trail
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Conservation Commission will apply for a permit to add a trail and a boardwalk in Winnick Woods, at a cost of $2,000. The Town Council on Feb. 9 authorized the commission to apply for the permit from the state Department of Environmental Protection. The plan is to connect two existing trails and […]