Shiite rebels have taken power, and attacked demonstrators in the capital who have protested the power grab.
February 2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Costa Concordia captain gets 16 years in prison
The captain of the capsized luxury liner told the court trying him for 32 shipwreck deaths that his ‘head was sacrificed’ to safeguard economic interests.
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Only wedding rings left unscathed in central Maine fire
Joyce Bragg said she believes it was a miracle that the rings were unblemished by the Albion Road fire last week.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Championship time on the hardwood
After a terrific regular season, Forecaster Country basketball teams like their playoff chances and there’s ample reason to believe that a Gold Ball or two might be in the offing. The tournament is underway and will become all-consuming in the days to come as six local squads qualified. Here’s an overview: Two left Scarborough’s boys’ […]
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In southern New England, the snow just keeps falling
A few more inches are expected to fall Thursday, then a more potent storm could arrive for the weekend. And Boston has already received 6 feet of snow over 30 days.
Posted inNation & World, News
Middle school students given ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ puzzles
The students were given puzzles that contained terms including ‘spanking’ and ‘bondage.’
Posted inNation & World, News
N.H. jury convicts man of killing wife on day she filed for divorce
James Robarge of Vermont faces up to life in prison without parole.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick library gets $92K financial literacy grant
BRUNSWICK — Curtis Memorial Library has been awarded a $92,000 grant to develop a community-wide financial literacy program. The library was one of 21 selected nationwide by the American Library Association and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. This is the second time Curtis Memorial has received the award. The grant is part of the “Smart investing@your […]
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Powerball jackpot estimated at $500 million
No one has won the Powerball jackpot for more than two months, so the prize has been growing gradually from its $40 million starting point.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Arts Calendar
Theater Through Sunday, Feb. 15 “Our Man in Havana,” by Clive Francis, Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., Portland. 774-0465 or www.portlandstage.org. Friday, Feb. 13- Friday, Feb. 20 “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Children’s Museum & Theater, 142 Free St., Portland, 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. and 2 […]