Mothers whose children suffer seizures speak in support of a bill that would have schools treat marijuana like other prescription drugs, but federal law is seen as an obstacle.
2015
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Cheverus throwing standout White commits to URI
Cheverus senior track standout Nick White, flanked by his parents, Jim (Cheverus Class of 1979) and Theresa, and joined by athletic director Gary Hoyt and many of White’s teammates, signs his National Letter of Intent Thursday afternoon to attend and throw at the University of Rhode Island. White, the reigning Class A champion in the […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland council committee endorses citywide minimum wage
The scaled-down version of Mayor Michael Brennan’s proposal still has to go before the City Council.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
‘Very drunk’ pair charged with breaking into stores in Manchester
Police say the men ran out of gas nearby before breaking into a pizza shop and convenience store.
Posted inMaine, News
In a first for Maine, fisherman’s commercial licenses permanently revoked
Officials cite repeated violations by Lucas Lemoine of Swan Island in taking away his scallop dragger and lobster licenses.
Posted inMaine
Former Litchfield woman pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges
Gretchen L. Patrick can withdraw her guilty plea to attempted aggravated sex trafficking if she complies with conditions for the next 18 months.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
For Star Wars fans, trailer for next movie a cause for celebration
The release is still eight months away, but even bits of information about ‘The Force Awakens’ draws devotees to an event in California.
Posted inNation & World, News
Thief steals sneakers from Boston Marathon bombing survivors
The were going to be worn by a team of survivors who plan to run in next week’s marathon
Posted inMaine, News
Rain in forecast heightens flood possibility on Kennebec River
Any danger will depend on the intensity of the rain predicted for Monday and Tuesday.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth business owner accused of engaging in prostitution
FALMOUTH — A New York woman has been charged with engaging in prostitution at a business licensed to provide Korean acupressure therapy. Hyesun Kim, 48, of Flushing, New York, owns Ace Asian Therapy at 367 U.S. Route 1. Falmouth police and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security searched the business on April 2 before issuing a […]