August 2016 – Page 529 – The Portland Press Herald

Passamaquoddies drop idea to grow medical marijuana

by Associated Press August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

The tribe says it cut off contact last fall with a Colorado company whose officials now face drug charges.

Scarborough wins pair of Little League titles

by The Forecaster August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

Scarborough won two separate age divisions at the recent Little League state championships. The 11-12-year-old team topped Biddeford 14-0 in Orrington to take its crown. The team was coached by Pat Donahue, Dave Sullivan, Brian Seguin and Jim Liponis and managed by Corey Frink. Team members included Sam Clark, Thomas Donahue, Nic Frink, Ryan Gambardella, […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Yankee Ford wins Legion state championship

by The Forecaster August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

Yankee Ford, featuring players from Cape Elizabeth and South Portland, won the recent American Legion state championship in Augusta, beating Coffee News of Bangor, 5-4, in the title game. Yankee Ford advanced to take part in the regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut. “I couldn’t be happier for the kids and coaching staff,” said coach Andy […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Brunswick council gets Planning Board's opinion on Mere Point property

by Callie Ferguson August 3, 2016

BRUNSWICK — The Planning Board on Tuesday approved a formal recommendation to the Town Council for the potential use of property at 946 Mere Point Road. The council is deciding whether to sell the 4-acre, waterfront parcel or turn it into a public park. Rather than endorse a specific outcome, the Planning Board listed a set […]

News, Sports

Phelps to carry U.S. flag during Olympics opening ceremony

by The Associated Press August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

The swimmer is chosen in a vote by all members of the American squad.

News, Politics

Trump, magnet for discord and disruption, outdoing himself this week

by JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press August 3, 2016November 30, 2016

Ahead of the Republican presidential candidate’s scheduled visit to Portland on Thursday, here’s a recap of some of his most stunning entanglements this week – so far.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Harpswell beach access proponents ask high court for do-over

by Callie Ferguson August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

HARPSWELL — The sun was shining Tuesday afternoon, and at least 30 people soaked up the rays at Cedar Beach. In Portland, meanwhile, Cedar Beach/Cedar Island Supporters filed a 16-page motion for reconsideration in response to a July 19 ruling by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that struck down a lower-court decision securing a public easement on an […]