TOPSHAM — A building committee involved in the renovation or reconstruction of Mt. Ararat High School is seeking members for various subcommittees. School Administrative District 75 has applied for state school construction funding since 1999, and its high school ranked seventh last year on a state construction funding list. The existing two-story building was constructed […]
2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Newlyweds win $15 million in Massachusetts lottery
The couple gets a one-time payment of $9.75 million after taxes.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Study finds little proof that medical marijuana helps many illnesses
The strongest evidence is for chronic pain and for muscle stiffness with multiple sclerosis, according to a comprehensive review of the research.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Legislature's vote could restore aid to Portland asylum seekers
PORTLAND — The city got some encouraging financial news from Augusta heading into Wednesday’s City Council vote on a $221 million budget. By a 81-63 vote, the Maine House approved an amendment to provide two years of General Assistance to immigrants seeking asylum. On June 19, the amendment to LD 369 by state Sen. Amy […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
‘Eight is Enough’ star Dick Van Patten dies at 86
The veteran entertainer had his greatest success as Tom Bradford, a middle-aged widower and father of eight children.
Posted inMaine, News
Wiscasset man charged after car hits boy on bicycle
The incident is the latest in an ongoing dispute between the boy’s mother and David Stinson, police say.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth 'birding by ear' a hit with visually impaired Mainers
FALMOUTH — We see them flying, perching on telephone lines, and nesting in trees. It seems everywhere we go, no matter what the season, birds are all around us. But if you listen, can you tell them apart? And what if that was your only way to identify them? A recent partnership between Maine Audubon […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Progress on McAuley zone in Portland, as 'Midtown' project stalls
PORTLAND — A verbal agreement between neighbors and developers could ease tensions over development on Stevens Avenue. The compromise to reduce the number of housing units at the proposed McAuley Woods comes as developers of the Somerset Street site known as Midtown face a potential legal fight with the city. John Thibodeau, who with Bobbi […]
Posted inMaine, News
Man seriously injured in early morning Waterville brawl
Neighbors say that the May Street apartment is notorious for loud drinking parties, violence and drugs, and police plan to step up patrols.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Scavenger Hunt winner will hit jackpot
Somebody on Tuesday, June 30, will find out that he or she has collected the one grand prize as the winner of “The Great Scavenger Hunt,” a promotional event organized by the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce. A total of 22 local businesses are participating in the event, which runs through Friday, June 26, and […]