Brain scans show dogs process words with the left hemisphere, while intonation is processed with the right hemisphere – just like humans.
August 2016
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Celebration of life’ planned for Portland fire anniversary
PORTLAND — The second anniversary of the city’s deadliest blaze in more than 50 years will be observed with a celebration of the lives lost. Six people died Nov. 1, 2014, in the fire at 20-24 Noyes St. David Foster, coordinator of the Noyes Street Fire Memorial Committee, said the public is invited to the […]
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Garmin pledges to continue to publish iconic Maine Gazetteer
The company, which bought mapmaker DeLorme earlier this year, says future editions will be enhanced.
Posted inMaine, News
Crash involving car, motorcycle slows traffic on Brighton Ave.
Rescue workers responded to the crash around 9:45 a.m.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine panel hears Iris Network appeal on lost contract
PORTLAND — A ruling on an appeal of a Maine Department of Labor decision to end a more than 35-year relationship with The Iris Network is expected by the end of next week. The Portland nonprofit, which provides education, training and rehabilitation services to clients who are blind or have low vision, is challenging a […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland ballot includes contests for council, School Board
PORTLAND — Four city government elections will be contested this fall after 17 candidates filed nomination papers by Monday’s deadline. Election Day is Nov. 8. Two incumbents, District 3 City Councilor Ed Suslovic and at-large Councilor Jon Hinck, each face challenges from two candidates as they seek new three-year terms. Suslovic, of 46 Kenwood St., […]
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‘Time to move on’? Gov. LePage sends mixed signals on his future
He raises the possibility of not completing his second term, then backs away later while planning to meet with the Democratic legislator he threatened.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport's Sachs to lead Portland-based sexual assault response agency
FREEPORT — Melanie Sachs is resigning as executive director of Freeport Community Services to lead Portland-based Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. Sachs, who is also the Town Council chairwoman, announced Aug. 25 that she has accepted the position of interim executive director at SARSSM. Her last day at FCS will be Sept. 6. Although the […]
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Heart of Biddeford receives national accreditation
The group was recognized by the National Main Street Center for its focus on economic development.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Access now easier at Falmouth food pantry
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Food Pantry has completed a new entrance to its space at Town Hall. The newly paved walkway from the parking lot to the entrance at 271 Falmouth Road will allow disabled clients to more easily access the pantry, and allow delivery trucks to back up straight to the entrance. The project […]