Who are Maine’s toughest and wimpiest politicians? To answer that question, I conducted a comprehensive survey (which involved sitting in my office, drinking beer and binge watching old episodes of “Mike Tyson Mysteries”). This highly scientific method of determining strength of character produced two definitive lists, which I’ll share with you this week and next. […]
August 2016
Posted inUncategorized
Picture your photo on high school walls
The Art Committee at Freeport High School is eager to begin receiving submissions in a juried photograpy contest, the winners of which will be displayed in the school’s new addition. Submissions will be accepted until the end of October. A jury of two committee members, two teachers and two students will select at least 20 […]
advertisement
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Police changes: Goodman promoted, Durgin gone
The Freeport Police Department has gained a lieutenant and lost its first marine resource conservation officer. Nate Goodman, formerly a sergeant and a member of the police force for 19 years, is the new lieutenant, succeeding Susan Nourse, now the police chief. Nourse, with the force for 31 years and the last 11 as lieutentenant, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Community Calendar
“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” on display through Dec. 16, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170. “Maine State Music Theatre Past, Present and Future,” retrospective exhibition through August, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. “Up, Hup, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Community Calendar
“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” on display through Dec. 16, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170. “Maine State Music Theatre Past, Present and Future,” retrospective exhibition through August, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. “Up, Hup, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Community Calendar
“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” on display through Dec. 16, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170. “Maine State Music Theatre Past, Present and Future,” retrospective exhibition through August, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. “Up, Hup, […]
Posted inUncategorized
Maine’s seniors deserve respect, not discrimination
I was concerned recently when I read an article in the paper saying that Progressive Insurance Company was planning to give all of its Maine auto insurance customers an unexpected 65th birthday surprise: a 6 percent rate increase. I have submitted legislation – along with Rep. Henry Beck, D-Waterville – to keep that from happening […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Yarmouth news
Film screenings The Merrill Film Society at Merrill Memorial Library will screen “Close-up” (in Farsi with English subtitles) Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. The 1990 Iranian film by Abbas Kiarostami focuses on the real-life trial of a man who impersonated a filmmaker, conning a family into believing they would star in his new film. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Yarmouth news
Film screenings The Merrill Film Society at Merrill Memorial Library will screen “Close-up” (in Farsi with English subtitles) Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. The 1990 Iranian film by Abbas Kiarostami focuses on the real-life trial of a man who impersonated a filmmaker, conning a family into believing they would star in his new film. […]
Posted inUncategorized
Town hires replacement for Presgraves
Adam Bliss will begin his new job as Freeport’s town engineer-public works director on Aug. 15, given Town Council approval this week. The council meeting on Tuesday might was held after the Tri-Town Weekly’s print deadline. Bliss, now a project engineer for the city of South Portland, succeeds Albert Presgraves, who became Freeport’s town engineer […]