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August 2016
Posted inBusiness
Maine home sales dip slightly in July
Single-family home sales were down 2.2 percent from a year earlier, while the median price rose by 4.7 percent.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland math teacher to receive national honor
SOUTH PORTLAND — An elementary school teacher is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in math and science teaching. James O. Kaler Elementary School math teacher Laura Stevens was one of 213 recipients of the award announced last week. Lauree Gott, a science teacher at Veazie Community School,north of Bangor, was the only other […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Scientists discover ‘Earth-like’ planet that’s a veritable neighbor
Proxima b is temperate enough for water, theoretically, to remain stable on the surface, assuming there’s a protective atmosphere.
Posted inNation & World, News
Harvard researchers working on robot that slithers
A chemical reaction in fluids moves the arms and directs the robot’s actions.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Summer temps will remain through August, but what will September bring?
Next month won’t be as warm as August, but temperatures will still average above normal.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Concert review: Organist Ray Cornils delivers power of many kinds
The municipal organist shined on light-hearted works from Rawsthorne and Langlais.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Back to school: Interim Cape Elizabeth chief plans to stay the course
CAPE ELIZABETH — The interim superintendent of schools will only be on the job for one year, but still hopes to have a positive impact. Howard Colter, 70, was hired by the School Board at the end of May after a search for a new superintendent ended with both final candidates withdrawing. Colter started July 1 […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Harpswell board picks Hawkes for SAD 75 seat
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen appointed Alison Hawkes to the School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors at a meeting on Aug. 18. Hawkes, a former selectman, was tapped to serve after her predecessor, Sara Clemens, resigned before her term was up. Hawkes’ appointment will last through June 2017. The only other candidate for the […]
Posted inMaine, News
Last two creditor claims against Nova Star owner heard in federal court
Pratt Abbott dry cleaners and the city of Portland say the failed ferry service, which operated out of Portland for two years, still hasn’t paid about $360,000.