They also are examining video of a suspect after about three dozen car burglaries since Monday.
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Posted inMaine, News
Yarmouth man in critical condition, school bus driver hurt in New Gloucester collision
Police say none of the 10 student riders was injured after an Acura veered out of its lane and hit the bus head-on.
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Economic growth in Maine stagnant, 47th in nation, report says
Declines in construction, finance and insurance, real estate and rentals and non-durable goods manufacturing all figure significantly.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Live in the moment, grads told
As they look forward to the future with excitement, Lily SanGiovanni reminded her fellow graduates not to forget to live in the moment and appreciate the present, as well. SanGiovanni was one of four student speakers during South Portland High School’s graduation ceremony Sunday, which was held at the football stadium. To illustrate her message, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth voters OK 4% school budget increase
YARMOUTH — Voters on Tuesday approved a $22 million school budget. The budget, up 3.98 percent from the current year, passed 324-147. This will result in about $800,000 in additional property taxes, or a 4.56 percent increase. Rising health-insurance costs account for a large portion of the budget increase. The School Department will see a […]
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Support of parents, teachers acknowledged by new grads
During Scarborough High School’s graduation ceremony Sunday, much was made of the families, friends, teachers and others who helped the graduates reach their special milestone. In his opening address, Trevor Morin, the class president, said having the opportunity to share graduation day with “all the people who supported us is very special. This is not […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Chebeague voters want parking lot talks to continue
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Residents on Tuesday voted to have the Board of Selectmen continue discussing construction of a parking lot near the Stone Wharf. Races for seats on the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee were uncontested. Voters on June 9 approved the continuation of discussion 84-50. The results are non-binding, and will be […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport all but carries RSU 5 budget to victory
FREEPORT — Voters in Regional School Unit 5 on Tuesday approved a budget of more than $29.4 million, almost entirely on the strength of support in Freeport. Freeport voters approved the budget 917-378. Durham rejected the budget 376-142, and Pownal defeated it 204-117. “The board is very pleased,” RSU 5 Chairman Nelson Larkins said of the final […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth elects Kitchel, re-elects Farber; school budget sails through
FALMOUTH — Voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported the nearly $33.2 million school budget, and elected two experienced town councilors. Council Chairwoman Karen Farber, 58, was re-elected to a second term, with 834 votes. Former Councilor Edward “Ned” Kitchel, 70, was also elected as well, with 768 votes. He previously served on the council from 1997-2003. […]
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Bomber blows himself up at ancient Egyptian temple of Karnak
Today’s attack is the second this month by suspected Islamic militants at or near a major tourist attraction.