On Oct. 7, a coalition of groups concerned about hunger will feed stew made from produce gleaned from local fields to thousands in Portland.
August 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal
Snakeskin found belongs to anaconda
The large shed snakeskin found Aug. 20 in Riverbank Park, which set off a national frenzy over “Wessie” the snake, belongs to an anaconda. In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts said, “We do not know if the snake skin was planted as a hoax or if it was actually left […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Snakeskin found belongs to anaconda
The large shed snakeskin found Aug. 20 in Riverbank Park, which set off a national frenzy over “Wessie” the snake, belongs to an anaconda. In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts said, “We do not know if the snake skin was planted as a hoax or if it was actually left […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Snakeskin found belongs to anaconda
The large shed snakeskin found Aug. 20 in Riverbank Park, which set off a national frenzy over “Wessie” the snake, belongs to an anaconda. In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts said, “We do not know if the snake skin was planted as a hoax or if it was actually left […]
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Snakeskin identified as anaconda’s – but is it Wessie’s or a hoax?
The Westbrook Police Department will continue to work with specialists to strategize on ways to locate, capture or euthanize the snake.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Swanville man pleads guilty to illegal gun possession
John Hines had a prior conviction for domestic violence when he was found with a revolver, two rifles and a shotgun.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Warmest August since 1940 almost a sure bet for Portland
With a day of records left in meteorological summer, this is one for the record books.
Posted inNation & World, News
Victim of sex assault at St. Paul’s prep school speaks publicly for first time
Chessy Prout makes her first public comments about the assault in an interview on NBC’s ‘Today’ show.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport, Yarmouth land trusts challenge folks to take a hike
FREEPORT — Challenges here and in Yarmouth in the coming weeks are designed to get people interested in exploring local trails. The Freeport Conservation Trust is hosting its annual Freeport Trail Challenge in September and October. In Yarmouth, the Royal River Conservation Trust is hosting a treasure hunt as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Islamic State group says its spokesman has been killed in Syria
Abu Muhammed al-Adnani has been the key voice of the Islamic State over the past few years.