FALMOUTH — The causeway to Mackworth Island will be closed for repairs on weekends throughout March, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The Maine Department of Transportation found the wooden bridge on the causeway was in need of repairs last year, and March weekends were chosen for the closings to minimize […]
February 2015
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
State audit accuses Portland of financial mismanagement
PORTLAND — Despite audit findings that the city General Assistance program violates state regulations in several ways, Mayor Michael Brennan on Monday defended its administration and operations. “I am confident the city has run GA in accordance with state law and with practices endorsed by this and previous administrations,” Brennan said in a City Council […]
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Girls Basketball: Cape downs Eagles in semis, falls to Greely in finals
The No. 9 Capers rode a Hannah Sawyer tsunami of threes – she hit seven, count ’em, seven, a new Class B, single-game, girls tournament record – to a decisive semifinals victory over Lincoln Academy at the Cross Insurance Arena on Thursday evening, 61-47. From there, however, Cape moved on to face Greely in Saturday […]
Posted inMaine
Waterville fire victims from ‘a family of firefighters’
A woman whose home was destroyed in the apartment house fire said one of a few mementos saved from the blaze was a photo of her father in his full-dress firefighter uniform — a picture she didn’t know she had.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police will analyze data recorders of vehicles in reported road-rage crash
Their investigation could lead to criminal charges in a collision that sent an SUV airborne and into a frozen river in Casco.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Ortiz arrives at spring training: ‘My belly hasn’t grown like Panda’
The longest-tenured player on the Red Sox, Big Papi is the last on the 40-man roster to report to training camp.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Freeport News: 2/25/15
FebFest finale Three final events will occur on Saturday, Feb. 28, to conclude Febest, the month-long celebration of Freeport arts and culture. At 2 p.m., the Fusion Dance Academy will offer demonstrations and presentations by master teachers and performance teams. The academy is located at 1456 US Route 1. Donations will be accepted at the […]
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Freeport News: 2/25/15
FebFest finale Three final events will occur on Saturday, Feb. 28, to conclude Febest, the month-long celebration of Freeport arts and culture. At 2 p.m., the Fusion Dance Academy will offer demonstrations and presentations by master teachers and performance teams. The academy is located at 1456 US Route 1. Donations will be accepted at the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Web
Community Calendar
Upcoming events Art Guild of Freeport annual display of fine art, on exhibit throughout February, Freeport Community Library. For more information, see www.freeportlibrary.com or call 865-3307. Free tax-preparation assistance, for low- to moderate- income households, with special attention to those 60 and older, Wednesday mornings through April 8, Freeport Community Center. Assistance available by appointment […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, Web
Yarmouth News: 2/25/15
One-Act Festival performance March 4 The Yarmouth High School Playmakers will present a public performance of their Maine One-Act Festival entry, “Epic Proportions,” a comedy set in the 1930s, Wednesday, March 4. The 8 p.m. performance at the Yarmouth Performing Arts Center, 286 West Elm St., will be preceded by a free cake and tea […]