Ethan and Tonya Couch are detained in Puerto Vallarta.
2015
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Mid-Coast agencies promote anonymous text-a-tip service
BATH — Police and medical officials are promoting an anonymous texting tip line to discourage underage drinking. The program, called “eTip,” was developed in 2012 by Communities Against Substance Abuse, Access Health, and Mid Coast Hospital. In a Dec. 18 press release, the groups said that since the program’s inception, police have received a “steady number” […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Public Works opens salt, sand pile
PORTLAND — Residents looking to pick up winter salt and sand for use at home can do so at the new Public Works Department stockpile on Kennebec Street between Paris and Brattle streets. City Hall spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said Monday the pile is across the street from the U.S. Post Offic garage, and is available for residential […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Orr’s Island fire destroys classic cars
ORR’S ISLAND — A fire that burned from late afternoon Monday to early Tuesday morning destroyed a Lower Road garage and the classic cars inside. Firefighters received the call at about 4:30 p.m., Orr’s & Bailey Islands Interim Fire Chief Bill Beazley said Tuesday morning. The Harpswell Neck, Cundy’s Harbor, Brunswick, and Freeport fire departments […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Dishin' That: 2015, the year of the timeshare tip
Traditionally, my column between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is about “The Best and Worst Tips of the Year.” Over time, tidbits in each category reached new and surprising heights in everything from creativity, to shock, to faith-in-humanity-restored generosity. Case in point, no matter where I’ve worked over the past 15 years, a $100 bill turned […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
First snowstorm of season brings moderate amounts
The predicted snowy morning is well underway with snow covered roads and hazardous travel. The heaviest accumulation of snow will be through the early afternoon. I do expect the snow to mix with sleet from about Portland and points south, especially along the coast. This will keep totals down a bit, but it’s still a […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland nonprofit gives unwanted tech gear new life in Maine classrooms
PORTLAND — There’s nothing quite like replacing an aging gadget or piece of technology with something shiny and new. But what happens to the old, discarded computers and other technology that people and businesses no longer want? Where do unwanted monitors go? More frequently, they are ending up in schools and classrooms all over the […]
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Salvation Army exceeds holiday donation goal in greater Portland
PORTLAND — After a sluggish start to its annual holiday donations drive, the Salvation Army of Greater Portland has surpassed its fundraising goal for the season. The organization’s annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign set an ambitious goal of raising $180,000 – a $40,000 increase over last year. Maj. Annette Lock said when the bell ringers […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
United Way to host Portland-area forums
PORTLAND — United Way of Greater Portland will host a series of community forums this winter to help set 10-year goals. Spokeswoman Kristin Chase Duffy said the first forum will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road. “(We) are working with the community to gather input to help establish […]
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