Republicans say the rules are federal overreach, would expand current law and could be a costly and confusing burden for landowners and farmers.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Baseball: Patriots fall to Falcons to close regular season – but trump them in the playoffs
While Freeport ace Pete LaMagna pitched a nine-K, three-hit shutout against visiting Gray-New Gloucester on Wednesday afternoon, the Falcons slowly crept ahead on offense, logging one run in the first then two more in the sixth to ultimately secure a 3-0 W. “I told the guys, ‘You don’t beat too many teams who you don’t […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Baseball: Bonny Eagle bounces Westbrook from playoff contention
The Scots posted a big third inning against the visiting Blazes on Thursday afternoon, June 3 – Max Salevsky belted the timeliest hit, a two-run shot – and though Westbrook did what they could to chew through the Scots’ lead, it wouldn’t be enough. Bonny Eagle took the win at home, 4-2, closing their own […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine legislators override 9 of 10 LePage vetoes
‘Good governance’ trumps the governor’s retaliation over his stalled income tax proposal, a Democrat says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Web
Appalachian Trail Hiker's Notebook: Ukalady surpasses 1,000-mile mark
Editor’s Note: Westbrook native Gretchen Carroll, who goes by the trail name Ukalady, is hiking from Georgia to Maine along the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail. So far, she has spent 86 days on the trail, hiked 1,019 miles and raised $1,060 for Rippleffect scholarships. I have completed 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail! I must admit […]
Posted inNation & World
NTSB says Amtrak engineer didn’t talk or text on cellphone before crash
But investigators haven’t ruled out other possibilities such as the use of an app.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Tigers win 4th straight SPNLL title
TheCalifano’s Tigers recently won its fourth straight South Portland National Little League Majors championship. Front row, from left: Ben Prince, Joey Hanlon, Jackson Prince, Brett Bogosian, Noah Erskine and Zach Frank. Back row: Manager Tom Desjardins, Camden Cloutier, Coach Steve Hanlon, Alex Cook, Anthony Nixon, Coach Dave Cloutier, Luca Desjardins, Tyler Small, Austin Gross and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Sea Dogs wrap-up: Masterson returns to Hadlock Field
One of the most popular Sea Dog players returned to Hadlock Field last Friday evening on a rehab assignment from the Boston Red Sox. Justin Masterson, a right-handed sinkerball pitcher, played in Portland during the 2007 and 2008 seasons before pitching for the Red Sox for two years, then was traded to Cleveland, then St. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Softball: Windham slides past Gorham, 3-2
No. 9 Gorham traveled to No. 8 Windham for a playoff preliminary game on Tuesday afternoon, and after a tight bout, the Eagles emerged victorious 3-2. Katie Hunter scored Windham’s winning run in the bottom of the sixth. Gorham’s Julia Gaudette started the game in the circle, but checked out in the fifth. Grace McGouldrick […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Consultants: South Portland code prohibits propane storage tanks at rail yard
SOUTH PORTLAND — Outside consultants have determined a propane storage facility proposed for Rigby Rail Yard is not permissible under the city’s Code of Ordinances. The third-party interpretation of the proposal by NGL Supply Terminal Co. was sought after Code Enforcement Officer Pat Doucette’s finding in favor of the plan was challenged by some city councilors and […]