Your confidence will set the stage for what comes your way this year. A professional gain looks promising. Whether you start your own business or just check out your employment options, good things are heading your way. You’ll learn easily and improve quickly. Don’t limit your chances to advance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Learn […]
August 2016
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
‘Listen only to person who knows’
The citizens of Simplex Pond wondered why Gilmore Hilton never showed extreme joy or sadness. He was stoic – so he said. “The ancient Romans advised, ‘Modum tenete.’ (Hold on to moderation.) I can eat one potato chip and only one steamed clam. I neither cry at funerals nor laugh at weddings. You may say […]
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On a glorious day, Scarborough SummerFest shines
As her mother, Tracy Hughes, supervises, Kennedy Hughes, 5, gets in a few jumps at Scarborough’s SummerFest last Friday. They live in Seattle. Tracy Hughes went to Scarborough High School and she and her family are here visiting with friends. Callan Driscoll, 6, and Laurel Driscoll, 8, above, of Scarborough, find the train ride a […]
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Beal to share clam research at public session
Brian Beal, director of research at the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education – and a familiar presence in Freeport – hosts a clam field research presentation at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Freeport Community Library. The session takes place one night prior to a meeting of the Freeport Ordinance […]
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Change in name to high school may be in future
Regional School Unit 5 directors will decide Wednesday, Aug. 24, at a school board meeting/retreat whether to move ahead with a process to rename Freeport High School. The school board traditionally conducts a retreat to discuss goals during its first meeting of the school year. Going into the meeting at Freeport Middle School – the […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Pie, oh my
Cynthia Wood of Scarborough has her hands full serving a feast of pies at the Blue Point Congregational Church tent at Scarborough’s SummerFest celebration last Friday. The weather was perfect for the festivities, which included the annual road race, live music, food, games and fireworks.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Faces and Places
High winds during a storm on Friday, Aug. 12, knocked down trees and tree branches in South Freeport, especially on Spar Cove Road. This home on South Freeport Road sustained roof damage that resulted in water damage inside, according to Paul Conley, deputy fire chief. A number of trees were down and entwined with power […]
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New principal aims for ‘best experience’ for kids: Q&A with Jennifer Gulko
Just as Regional School Unit 5 has a new leadership team in Superintendent Becky Foley and Assistant Superindendent Cynthia Alexander, Freeport High School has two new top administrators – Principal Jennifer Gulko and Assistant Principal Charlie Mellon – are new at their positions. Gulko, who held Mellon’s job last year, replaces Brian Campbell, who resigned […]
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Pownal News
Office hours The Town Office, at Mallett Hall, is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 and closed Friday. The office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday, Aug. 29, Monday, Sept. 12 and Monday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., […]
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‘We’ve got nothing’: Local farmers sweat out drought
Many farmers will not get a second crop of hay this season, according to local reports. Farm ponds have dried up. Some crops never reached maturity, and thirsty animals drink water that is desperately needed for plants. The drought of 2016, which began in April – the month that brings May flowers – has been […]