Nine different Capers attacked Lincoln Academy on all fronts in the Class B West semifinals at the Cross Insurance Arena Thursday evening, scoring points from inside the paint, from way downtown and from the line to build a 57-39 W and advance to Saturday’s Regional Final. Their challenger in that later round proved substantially more […]
February 2015
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Despite high-profile vacancies, Falmouth commercial space in short supply
FALMOUTH — From almost the moment a Portland sports pub’s expansion into town was proposed, opponents have said they have no problem with the restaurant, just the location. They have suggested there are vacant commercial buildings that would be better homes for Rivalries than a parking-challenged corner lot off Clearwater Drive, near the entrance to […]
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine’s uninsured rate dropped in first year of Affordable Care Act, poll shows
The number fell to 11.6 percent in 2014, the first year with a health care marketplace, but other factors also may have played a role.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Chief justice says fewer Mainers awaiting trial should be held in jail
Leigh Saufley says there is bipartisan support for her initiative to reduce the number of people awaiting trial in jail who do not pose a risk.
Posted inBusiness
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Thursday “Hydropower: A Dam Good Forum,” 7:15 to 9:30 a.m., presented by E2Tech with several speakers who will discuss the potential for expansion, regulations and challenges for the industry. Held at University of Southern Maine, Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St., Portland. The cost is $15 for member; $30 for nonmembers, free for students. Go to […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Girls Basketball: Red Riots’ season ends with loss to McAuley
When South Portland and reigning State Champions McAuley met in the regular season, the Lions pulled out a win that was closer on the court than its eight-point differential on the scoreboard would’ve suggested. When they met again in Thursday night’s semifinals at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, McAuley grabbed an early lead they […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Girls Basketball: Red Riots’ season ends with loss to McAuley
When South Portland and reigning State Champions McAuley met in the regular season, the Lions pulled out a win that was closer on the court than its eight-point differential on the scoreboard would’ve suggested. When they met again in Thursday night’s semifinals at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, McAuley grabbed an early lead they […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge strikes down Maine law allowing residents to buy drugs from foreign pharmacies
The statute conflicts with federal law, she says in a ruling that blocks purchases of often-cheaper medicines and hands a win to the state’s pharmaceutical groups.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Details emerge in Naples road rage incident, no charges yet
A vehicle carrying three people crashed into the frozen Crooked River Monday afternoon, as a result of a road rage incident, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. on a bridge on Route 302 at the Casco-Naples line, according to Capt. Don Goulet. “The vehicle actually crossed the road […]
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Boys Basketball: South Portland falls to Falmouth in semis
Jack Simonds’s utterly dominant, 42-point performance powered the No. 3 Yachtsmen to a 67-57 win over No. 2 South Portland in the A West Semis at the Cross Insurance Arena on Friday night. Jack Fiorini, Jaren Muller and Kam Harper all posted double-digit tallies for the Riots, but it wouldn’t be enough in the end. […]