Two notable executives in Maine’s tech sector are in the process of updating their resumes. Taking Maine expertise global After helping Ocean Renewable Power Co. become known as one of the most innovative energy companies in the country, John Ferland is taking on a new role as president of its spin-off consulting business, ORPC Solutions. Portland-based ORPC made history in […]
February 2015
Posted inMaine, News
Waterline break closes Gardiner Area High School
No other schools in the district are affected.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Farmington police seek help identifying suspected TV thief
The woman is seen in a security video from Walmart.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Land Trust adds 43 acres
SCARBOROUGH — The town has donated nearly 30 acres of land to the Scarborough Land Trust, and approved a conservation easement on an additional 13 acres, to expand Jennie and Isaac E. Willey Recreation Area on Tenney Lane. Since its first acquisition in 1986, the SLT has accrued more than 1,300 acres for conservation. The Willey acreage […]
Posted inMaine
Office worker eyed in theft from Somerset County DA’s office
A former legal secretary is under investigation in the disappearance of money, which partly prompted a decision of the county courts to no longer accept cash for certain payments.
Posted inBusiness, News
Nova Scotia to subsidize Nova Star ferry for second season
The provincial government’s pledge of $13 million in Canadian dollars assumes Maine will kick in $5 million.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick manufacturer gets King's ear on jobs, taxes, regulation
BRUNSWICK — U.S. Sen. Angus King discussed concerns about education, taxes and energy with representatives of Molnlycke Health Care during a tour of the company’s Brunswick Landing facility last week. The Swedish company, which specializes in making high-tech bandages and surgical equipment, has more than 7,000 employees across the globe. It opened its 79,000 square-foot […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick nonprofit's website aims to boost Maine seafood
BRUNSWICK — Regional development nonprofit CEI has released an online tool aimed at helping retailers, wholesalers and consumers source Maine seafood. The aim is to integrate the state’s resources with the growing locavore and buy-local movements that have fortified Maine’s agriculture industry. “Maine just has so much seafood to offer,” said Hugh Cowperthwaite, the director […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick man charged with heroin trafficking
BRUNSWICK — A 42-year-old Brunswick man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly bringing heroin into the state. Justin Ryan was charged with Class A aggravated trafficking in heroin, according to a news release from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. For the past month, agents from the MDEA Mid-Coast District Task Force and investigators from the […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Inn by the Sea hires new general manager
Cape Elizabeth’s luxurious seaside boutique hotel, Inn by the Sea, has hired a new general manager who says his arrival has come at an exciting time. This winter, the inn plans to renovate its lounge and oceanview Sea Glass restaurant, giving it an entirely new design and ambiance. “I look forward to contributing to the […]