Lake Region superstar Kate Hall strutted her stuff once again recently, taking first in two of her three events – the 100 and the Long Jump – and second in the other, the 200, at last weekend’s New Englands, held this year at Thornton Academy in Saco. That’s five New Englands titles for Hall, who, […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick forum examines links between business, climate
BRUNSWICK — About 350 people gathered at Bowdoin College on June 12 to discuss two changing aspects of the state’s identity: its climate and its economy. “This is an attempt to try to marry these two conversations that have been happening separately … and make them one,” said event organizer Alan Caron, of the nonprofit Envision […]
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Trump’s presidential announcement a fact checker’s field day
His assertions were sometimes more fanciful than factual. Here’s a point by point reality check.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Testimony in Maine murder trial ends with cliffhanger as defense begins its case
Court adjourns right after a witness unseals the results of DNA testing that could point to a suspect other than defendant Derek Poulin.
Posted inNation & World, News
N.Y. prison worker had discussed murder-for-hire with escapees, prosecutor says
The search for the pair expands beyond the 16 square miles near the prison.
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Taliban tells Islamic State to stay out of Afghanistan
A letter urging the Islamic State’s ‘friends’ to back off underscores the Taliban’s growing concern as it confronts divisions within its ranks.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath planners OK riverfront condo development at 'Coal Pocket'
BATH — The Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the development of five condominium buildings along the Kennebec River, on the vacant site of the historic “Coal Pocket” property. JHR Development – whose projects include Brunswick Station and the Mid Coast Medical Group center at 108 Centre St. – received site plan, developmental subdivision, and […]
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Portland’s General Assistance costs poised to grow
A provision to allow some immigrant groups to qualify for welfare benefits is stripped from a budget deal Tuesday night.
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A factor in shark attacks: More people going to shore for recreation
Meanwhile, populations of some shark species have grown in part because of conservation efforts.
Posted inMaine, News
Firefighters fishing drifting jet ski out of Saco River
According to Saco police, the jet ski apparently became unmoored from somewhere up the river and floated downstream until it came to the dam near Elm Street.