The freight train got stuck in Wells when it pulled onto a siding that hadn’t been plowed.
February 2015
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland author's book tackles youth homelessness
CUMBERLAND — Inspired by children who struggle against the odds, Jennifer Richard Jacobson has written “Paper Things,” a juvenile novel about youth homelessness in Maine. The book, published by Candlewick Press, tells the story of 11-year-old Ari and her older brother, Gage. Their mother, who had died four years ago, wanted the two siblings to […]
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White House promises appeal after ruling halts immigration action
Judge Andrew Hanen, in his decision, wrote that states would ‘suffer irreparable harm’ from President Obama’s executive order.
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Durham News: 2/18/15
Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings Durham selectmen will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the Durham Town Office. CEO hours Hours for Paul Baines, Durham’s codes enforcement officer, are […]
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Durham News: 2/18/15
Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings Durham selectmen will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the Durham Town Office. CEO hours Hours for Paul Baines, Durham’s codes enforcement officer, are […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Freeport kids shrug off big chill
Kindergartners from Merriconeag Waldorf School take to the woods to play. The cold doesn’t bother little kids, providing they’re dressed for it. Or not. The howling winds on the morning of Friday, Feb. 13, had wind-chill temperatures right around zero, but 19 kindergartners and their teachers at Merriconeag Waldorf School in Freeport made their weekly […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland restaurants try to weather the storms
PORTLAND — It’s been one storm after another this winter, with snow accumulations well above normal in the city. And while that may be great news for winter enthusiasts, it has many others hibernating. The parking bans, snow piles, bitter cold and blistering winds that keep people inside also keeps them away from local restaurants. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Freeport board sets hearing for Main Street project
The Project Review Board will enter uncharted waters on March 4, when it conducts a public hearing, and then decides if contract zoning for a new building Berenson Associates wants to build on Main Street is consistent with Freeport’s comprehensive plan. It will be the first time the board has voted on contract zoning, which […]
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Freeport board sets hearing for Main Street project
The Project Review Board will enter uncharted waters on March 4, when it conducts a public hearing, and then decides if contract zoning for a new building Berenson Associates wants to build on Main Street is consistent with Freeport’s comprehensive plan. It will be the first time the board has voted on contract zoning, which […]
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Freeport board sets hearing for Main Street project
The Project Review Board will enter uncharted waters on March 4, when it conducts a public hearing, and then decides if contract zoning for a new building Berenson Associates wants to build on Main Street is consistent with Freeport’s comprehensive plan. It will be the first time the board has voted on contract zoning, which […]