While supporters say it’s a common-sense move to save lives, Gov. Paul LePage says that professionals – ‘not just everybody’s friend’ – should be dealing with drug issues.
February 2015
Posted inMaine
China woman displaced after Albion Road fire
Joyce Bragg is staying with relatives in Clinton after a fire destroyed her mobile home Thursday night, officials said.
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Unity College students find range of ‘green’ career choices
The environmentally oriented job fair brings recruiters and students together to talk about potential careers that benefit the environment.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland City Council OKs tax increment financing on peninsula
PORTLAND — City Councilors on Monday approved the creation of a tax increment financing district covering most of the peninsula. They also gave new life to a committee to deal with noise complaints, primarily in the Old Port. Also in the 60-minute meeting, councilors approved the appointment of Brendan O’Connell to be city finance director […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth sports pub proposal moves to Planning Board
FALMOUTH — More than 50 residents crowded into Town Hall Monday night for their last chance to weigh in with the Town Council on the sports bar and restaurant proposed for Tidewater Village. Following arguments for and against the proposal, councilors sent it to the Planning Board, which will make a recommendation March 3 on […]
Posted inFood
Kraft’s Capri Sun drinks to drop high-fructose corn syrup
The reformulated drinks started shipping to retailers this week and should start appearing on shelves nationally in coming weeks.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Championship time on the hardwood
After several close calls last winter, Forecaster Country basketball teams are looking to go all the way this season 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 teams qualified. Here’s an […]
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Massachusetts activates National Guard to help with snow
Those being called up are from transportation and engineering units.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council OKs $300K for land acquisition, preservation
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved contributing $300,000 for the $1.13 million acquisition of a 215-acre parcel of undeveloped land in Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The panel also heard a report from engineering firm Gorrill-Palmer of Gray about the planned reconstruction of Blackstrap Road this year. The Trust for Public Land, the Chebeague […]
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I-295 south reopens after morning crash in Freeport
All lanes of traffic have reopened on Interstate 295 south in Freeport after a single-car crash Tuesday morning.