Hanley Ramirez hits his fourth home run of the season for Boston, which falls short of a three-game series sweep.
2015
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine lawmakers reject bill to outlaw driving while fatigued
The sponsor says she hopes that the attention drawn to the issue by the discussion will reduce the number of fatigued drivers.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Seattle CEO to cut his pay so every worker earns $70,000
Dan Price, who leads Gravity Payments, will cut his $1 million salary and use company profits to phase in the higher base wage.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Red Claws’ Morrison named D-League Coach of the Year
Scott Morrison is honored after guiding Maine to the best record in franchise history.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins fire GM Peter Chiarelli
Chiarelli’s nine-year tenure ends in the wake of Boston’s disappointing season.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs don’t blink, beat Rock Cats 7-5
The teams play an afternoon game in bright sun as Hadlock is packed with schoolchildren.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland board approves Kunin as next school chief
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ken Kunin was approved Monday night as the next superintendent of schools, at an annual salary of $127,000. The School Board unanimously approved hiring Kunin to succeed Superintendent Suzanne Godin, who is stepping down June 30 after nearly 10 years in the post. The board approved a two-year contract with Kunin, from Aug. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth applies brakes to multi-family housing effort
CAPE ELIZABETH — After hearing residents’ concerns, town councilors decided to continue discussion on a proposed land-use ordinance amendment. The amendment, designed to promote development of multi-unit housing, provoked objections from several residents on April 6. The Town Council voted to discuss the proposal in more detail, rather than send it to the ordinance committee. The […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Doubtful of getting fair hearing, Maine senator withdraws religious freedom bill
Opponents and the media ‘poisoned’ public discussion of the legislation, David Burns says, a day after it was revealed that three Republican leaders were co-sponsors.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Gyrocopter’ lands on U.S. Capitol lawn; pilot in custody
A Florida postal carrier says on a website that he was delivering letters to all 535 members of Congress in order to draw attention to campaign finance corruption.