PORTLAND—It’s hard to believe that a defending regional champion with an undefeated record was flying under the radar, but there wasn’t much buzz around Waynflete’s boys’ basketball team entering Tuesday afternoon’s showdown with undefeated Western Class B contender Yarmouth. It’s safe to say the Flyers’ anonymity is a thing of the past. In an up-tempo […]
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Training millennials demands fast results
Manufacturers cater to an instant-gratification mindset to attract and train younger workers.
Cumberland Police Beat: Jan. 8
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 24-29. Fire calls 12/25 at 12:37 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Tuttle Road. 12/27 at 1:19 a.m. Cooking fire on Greely Road. 12/27 at 7:55 a.m. Boiler malfunction on Main Street. EMS Cumberland emergency medical services responded to 14 calls from Dec. 25-31.
The benefits of weightlifting for women
Many women steer clear of the free-weight areas inside their gyms, opting instead for treadmills and other cardio machines. Some women may not know how to use weights correctly, while others simply don’t want to add any bulk to their frames. But research shows that women who adhere to moderate strength-training programs two to three […]
Tips for newlyweds about to merge finances
Newlyweds often have a lot on their plates upon returning from their honeymoons. One of the more critical issues newly married couples must address is their finances and how those finances will be combined going forward. Combining finances can be a touchy subject for many couples, especially those who had not given much thought to […]
The power of a positive attitude
A balanced diet, exercise, genetics, and even certain medications can work in concert to make a person healthy. But a person’s demeanor also can factor into personal health. The Mayo Clinic says that whether or not a person is an optimist or a pessimist can affect many areas of his or her health and well-being, […]
Falmouth residents formally challenge sports pub plan
FALMOUTH — The Tidewater Homeowner’s Association has registered official opposition with the town to a two-story restaurant and bar proposed for Hat Trick Drive near the entrance to the development. The opposition, which is public record, totals 12 pages and includes a letter to the Town Council, supporting documents, and a survey of Tidewater Village […]
Chebeague Island Police Beat: Jan. 8
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.
North Yarmouth Police Beat: Jan. 8
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. Fire calls 1/3 at 2:19 p.m. Chimney fire on Walnut Hill Road. 1/4 at 5:45 p.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Whitney Farms Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to four calls from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.
New year brings high hopes to local teams
(Ed. Note: For the complete Deering-South Portland boys’ basketball and Deering-South Portland and Portland-Sanford girls’ basketball game stories, see theforecaster.net) The new year has arrived and it won’t be long until we’re talking about the month of February and championships for winter athletes. There was a fair amount of action over the holiday break and […]