After a review of security video and several interviews, police found that the complaint against the female corrections officer was fabricated.
2015
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bowdoin students pledge to sit in until Brunswick college commits to stop investing in fossil fuels
BRUNSWICK — About 20 Bowdoin College students launched a sit-in Wednesday morning outside President Barry Mills’ office, refusing to leave until the administration commits to working with them to divest Bowdoin’s endowment completely from fossil fuels. Members of Bowdoin Climate Action sat with laptops and backpacks on chairs and along the floor of the hall […]
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Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Town told to ‘proceed at own risk’ as plover season begins
Scarborough’s beach monitoring coordinator is looking forward to another successful season for the endangered piping plover, but in a recent letter, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service warns that the town’s rules may not do enough to keep the small shorebird safe, particularly from dogs. The piping plover season officially started April 1, which means […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Town told to ‘proceed at own risk’ as plover season begins
Scarborough’s beach monitoring coordinator is looking forward to another successful season for the endangered piping plover, but in a recent letter, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service warns that the town’s rules may not do enough to keep the small shorebird safe, particularly from dogs. The piping plover season officially started April 1, which means […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
New Robinson Woods rule to start soon
A new rule in Robinson Woods will soon allow users of the 145-acre parcel to walk their dogs off leash during limited hours in both Robinson Woods I and II for a one-year trial period. The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday to adopt the temporary rule. Beginning May 1, off-leash […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Local students earn spots on university deans’ lists
A number of local students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at their various colleges, as follows: University of Vermont • Cape Elizabeth – Benjamin Norris, Clifton Bauman, Gretchen Stevens, Joshua Graessle, Margaux Rioux, Sarah Flaherty and Kisa Tabery. • Scarborough – Kevin Dryzga, Megan Loiselle, John Rousselle and Margaret […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
Politics And Other Mistakes: The ballad of the Hulk
In the comic-book world of Maine politics, the conservative think tank called the Maine Heritage Policy Center has often played the role of Dr. Bruce Banner, the tortured soul whose body harbors a gamma-ray-created monster called the Incredible Hulk. Portrayed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Banner is mild mannered and reflective. If he were asked […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
Politics And Other Mistakes: The ballad of the Hulk
In the comic-book world of Maine politics, the conservative think tank called the Maine Heritage Policy Center has often played the role of Dr. Bruce Banner, the tortured soul whose body harbors a gamma-ray-created monster called the Incredible Hulk. Portrayed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Banner is mild mannered and reflective. If he were asked […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Budget presentation planned
On Wednesday, after the Current’s print deadline, the Scarborough Town Council will get its first look at the combined new fiscal year budget, which includes both school and municipal spending. According to the council agenda, the proposed municipal budget for 2015-2016 is $30,416,330 and the school budget for the new fiscal year, which starts July […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Budget presentation planned
On Wednesday, after the Current’s print deadline, the Scarborough Town Council will get its first look at the combined new fiscal year budget, which includes both school and municipal spending. According to the council agenda, the proposed municipal budget for 2015-2016 is $30,416,330 and the school budget for the new fiscal year, which starts July […]