The city of South Portland has signed a conservation easement creating the community’s newest park, which is located on the corner of Main and Westbrook streets on the western end of the city. The official creation of Sawyer Park ends a long-running controversy in South Portland about what would become of the 2.3-acre city property. […]
2015
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Attorney general finds no basis for criminal probe of LePage in Eves hiring case
Janet Mills’ decision weakens any effort to impeach the governor for his role in the House speaker’s loss of a job offer at Good Will-Hinckley.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Mill Creek HolidayFest work paid off
The 2015 Mill Creek HolidayFest Tree Lighting was a spectacular success due to the high spirits, energy, goodwill and support from all of the partners who helped make it happen, and all of the citizens who came to the park to enjoy the festivities. A beautiful new lighting design, which includes 25,000 new lights on […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: I still like Christmas
It’s true, I still like Christmas. Yes, I know. Walmart has tried to ruin it with their Halloween-week holiday decorations, and Christmas music over the PA system before Thanksgiving. But Christmas is still nice. People are nicer to each other this time of year. Even insurance companies often reach fairer settlements for people prior to […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Man who loaned gun to marathon bomber gets time served
Stephen Silva has said he didn’t know about the bombers’ plan and had no idea the gun would be used to kill an officer.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth officials begin preliminary budget discussions
FALMOUTH — Though more substantive discussions won’t begin until the spring, town and School Department officials have begun preliminary talks about what they expect in the upcoming budget. Town Manager Nathan Poore said when it comes to challenges and opportunities in the fiscal year 2017 budget, the town’s portion is”pretty straightforward.” Poore anticipates there will […]
Posted inBusiness, News
Drunk college students offer untapped market for Connecticut ride entrepreneur
Sober Xpress has about 20 drivers, all UConn students, and is set to launch its own Uber-like app soon.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Spreading the news
This year, the formation of the Lakes Region Seniors organization recognized seniors as an important segment of the community. I hope this continues for the future. Quite a few years ago, my hometown formed a Senior Needs Committee. One of its goals was to improve communication with senior citizens. Town management was concerned that seniors […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Freeport Flag Ladies in flap with demonstrator
A Freeport woman’s efforts to raise awareness about the plight of refugees has led to a high-profile dust-up with the Freeport Flag Ladies. Every Tuesday morning on the corner of School and Main streets, the flag ladies and supporters wave American flags in honor of people killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On Dec. 15, […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland council again faces propane moratorium vote
Newly elected South Portland City Councilor Eben Rose said this week his goal in imposing a moratorium on a proposed new liquid propane distribution facility at the Rigby Rail Yard is to send a clear message to city staff and the developer. “This project is against our zoning, period,” he said, prior to Monday’s council […]