Forty-four Portland Porpoises ages 8 to 18 competed at USA swimming’s Maine Junior Olympic championship meet at the University of Maine in Orono last month, finishing a team high second overall. The team begins its summer season April 27 and registration is open. FMI, [email protected].
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: April 16-22
Chebeague Island Thur. 4/16 7 p.m. Planning Board IH Wed. 4/22 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen IH Cumberland Tues. 4/21 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Falmouth Tues. 4/21 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee TH Freeport Tues. 4/21 7:30 a.m. Traffic & Parking Committee TH North Yarmouth Thur. 4/16 6:30 p.m. Events Committee TO Tues. […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham selectmen send budget, tax hike to voters
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on April 9 unanimously approved next month’s Town Meeting warrant, which includes the components making up the fiscal 2016 municipal budget. Residents will vote on the proposed $9 million spending plan, up 5.7 percent from this year, at Town Meeting Wednesday, May 20. Topsham’s current tax rate is $17.33 […]
Posted inMaine, News
Fire destroys farmhouse in Harrison
The blaze started after renters lit a wood stove, WCSH-TV reports.
Posted inNation & World
Dash-cam video shows speeding police car ramming suspect in Arizona
A police officer who targeted an armed suspect at high speed with his cruiser is now back at work.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Tuesday’s College Roundup: UMaine wins in baseball, 6-0
Kevin Stypulkowski goes 3 for 3 with two RBI as the Black Bears top the University of Maine-Presque Isle.
Posted inMaine, News
Freeport council moves closer to ban or fee on disposable bags
The limits of such a measure are likely to be complex for a town famous for outlets and L.L. Bean.
Posted inBoston Celtics
Jae Crowder’s long shot lifts Celtics to No. 7 spot in playoffs
The 95-93 win over Toronto is Boston’s fifth straight and sets up a playoff matchup with LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers.
Posted inBoston Red Sox
Red Sox win with lots of help from Nationals, 8-7
Boston scores three runs in the decisive seventh inning without getting a hit.
Posted inBusiness
Servers on salary? Some U.S. restaurants try going tip-free
Changing the tipping culture isn’t just an economic issue, one restaurateur discovers: It’s an emotional one, too.