The month of April is named for aprilis, which means opening. That is what part of the northern hemisphere of the earth is starting to do this month. Our hemisphere has now tilted more towards the sun as the days will continue to get longer and longer until the summer solstice. There are many interesting […]
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‘Three Square Meals’ hunger relief program announced
Ocean State Job Lot, a 116-store discount retail chain with a location in Sanford and headquartered in North Kingstown, R.I., announces its 2015 “Three Square Meals” hunger relief program to alleviate the problem of food insecurity throughout the Northeast. The program will distribute 109 tractor trailer loads of food throughout the year to 15 food […]
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South Portland Police Beat: April 3
Arrests 3/21 at 1:53 a.m. Lisa Berlucchi, 35, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Richard Habr on a charge of operating under the influence. 3/22 at 9:31 a.m. Joshua Brady, 23, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Ryan Le on charges of assault and violating conditions of release. 3/22 at […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham Police Beat: April 3
Arrests 3/25 at 6:08 p.m. Charles Buckner, 37, of Ward Road, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Main Street on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 3/28 at 1:10 a.m. Amy Belanger, 38, of North Yarmouth, was arrested by Officer William Collins on Foreside Road on charges of operating under […]
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Forecaster Country standouts prominent on winter all-star teams
After a top-notch winter sports season, local athletes were honored in abundance. Here’s a glimpse at players who were named to postseason all-star teams. Boys’ basketball It was another strong year for boys’ basketball in Forecaster Country and as a result, the Western Maine Conference all-star teams featured several local representatives. In Class A/B, Jack […]
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Bath Police Beat: April 3
Arrests 3/25 at 10:08 p.m. Jesse Glick, 24, of Tarbox Street, was arrested by Officer Charles Reece on Tarbox Street on an outstanding warrant. 3/27 at 9:55 p.m. James Rollins, 29, no address listed, was arrested by Officer Charles Reece on High Street on an outstanding warrant. 3/28 at 1:50 a.m. Tamara Murphy, 33, of […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: April 3
Arrests 3/23 at 1:34 p.m. Selina M. Dyer, 31, of U..S Route 1, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Benjamin Landry on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 3/23 at 1:59 p.m. Felisha F. Thayer, 28, of Ahonen Road, Otisfield, was arrested on Mussey Road by Officer Timothy Barker on an outstanding warrant […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: April 3
Arrests 3/27 at 8:37 p.m. David M. Stoddard, 43, of Old Bath Road, was arrested on Bath Road by Officer Daniel Herbert on charges of criminal mischief and violating condition of release. 3/27 at 10:21 p.m. Christa A. Gallagher, 40, of Page Street, was arrested on Page Street by Officer Charles Tompson on a charge of violating […]
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North Sports Roundup
Maine Juniors volleyball players on national Watch List Five local Maine Juniors volleyball players are among 10 from the area chosen for the 2015 “Watch List” by the Junior Volleyball Association. Players include Cape Elizabeth’s Katie Connolly and Maggie Dadmun, Greely’s Kayley Cimino and Scarborough’s Kayla Savage and Emma Tirrell. The girls will be eligible […]
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'We're kind of weird': South Portland shop combines wine, beer, bikes
SOUTH PORTLAND — Bicycles, beer, and wine aren’t typically combined in business – unless you’re Jen and Kevin Flock. The Flocks are owners of Flock & Vine Bike & Beverage, a shop that opened last month on E Street, specializing in fine wines, craft beers, bike sales, and bike repairs. “We’re kind of weird,” Jen […]