Authorities say at least one Minnesotan has died while fighting for the Islamic State.
2015
Posted inNews, Sports
Desisa wins 119th Boston Marathon; Rotich takes women’s race
American Tatyana McFadden wins the women’s wheelchair race as competitors battle rain, cool temperatures.
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Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Moose hunt hearing this week in Greenville
Inland Fisheries & Wildlife could offer the fewest number of permits in 12 years.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland fire that displaced 3 families caused by cigarette
The fire at 70 Grandview Ave. started on a porch at the rear of the two-story property.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Standish council drafting pot dispensary ordinance
The Standish Town Council is considering a new ordinance that would place a variety of restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. There are no dispensaries in Standish, and according to Town Manager Gordon Billington, the town has not received any applications to construct a dispensary. Maine legalized the use of medical marijuana in 1999, and amended […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Standish council drafting pot dispensary ordinance
The Standish Town Council is considering a new ordinance that would place a variety of restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. There are no dispensaries in Standish, and according to Town Manager Gordon Billington, the town has not received any applications to construct a dispensary. Maine legalized the use of medical marijuana in 1999, and amended […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Standish council drafting pot dispensary ordinance
The Standish Town Council is considering a new ordinance that would place a variety of restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. There are no dispensaries in Standish, and according to Town Manager Gordon Billington, the town has not received any applications to construct a dispensary. Maine legalized the use of medical marijuana in 1999, and amended […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Beverly Hillbillies invade Standish
Yessiree folks … you heard right! The Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish has been invaded by Jed Clampett and his whole truck-load of kin folk. The clan has been seen on the Schoolhouse stage makin’ folks belly-laugh till their sides was about to bust. They will be showin’ up at the Schoolhouse Arts Center every […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Hear 'Sacred Stories' at South Portland City Hall
It is a gift each semester as I prepare my college students for their end-of-semester event: “Sacred Stories.” As non-native English speakers, these young men and women do something that most never dare to do in our lifetime: speak publicly. Not only do they do this, but they share the most intimate details of their […]