The boy’s mother reportedly received a text message from him and alerted authorities.
August 2016
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community Calendar: Aug. 3-13
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 8/26 Bow Ties & Bean Boots Gala to benefit Teens to Trails, 6-10 p.m.,The Portland Company, 58 Fore St., Portland, live & silent auction, live music, food, games, local brews. Tickets $35 at http://bit.ly/29QRE7n. Books/Authors Wednesday 8/10 “The Boston Castrato,” by Portland Magazine owner Colin Sargent, noon, Brown Bag Luncheon series, Portland Public […]
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Eradicating Zika-spreading mosquito proving difficult in Miami
Mosquito-control experts aren’t surprised, and point out that the insect is capable of breeding in just a bottle cap of standing water.
Posted inBusiness, News
Starbucks recalls stainless-steel straws on reports of cuts
Starbucks says people should not let children use the straws, which are rigid and can pose an injury risk.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Beer Co. plans to expand in Freeport
FREEPORT — Maine Beer Co. is planning an expansion that will more than triple the size of the business. The project will include added production space, a larger tasting room, an outdoor patio, and more parking. The owners of the brewery at 525 U.S. Route 1 submitted a conceptual plan to the Freeport Planning Department on […]
Posted inAnimals, News, Uncategorized
Video: Tiny seal pup found on Wells Beach scoots back home
When a vulnerable baby seal showed up alone on the crowded beach, things could’ve ended badly. But instead, a happy ending was captured on video.
Posted inBusiness, News
Construction companies ordered to pay $2.4 million in back wages
The companies, which operate in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine, are accused of misclassifying most of their employees to avoid paying them overtime and other benefits.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Spirit of the city: Bath unveils downtown gateway mural
BATH — Where downtown visitors once faced a gray, cinder block barrier and a weathered “Bath/City of Ships” sign, they are now greeted by a colorful mural that captures and celebrates the spirit and history of Bath. Main Street Bath unveiled and dedicated the mural – called “Spirit of Bath, City of Ships” – in a ceremony […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Crying baby gets under Trump’s skin at rally
The candidate at first says he loves babies, then says ‘get that baby out of here.’
Posted inMaine, News
Suspicious package on Congress Street found to contain box for art supplies
The package was left in the doorway of a building shared by Planned Parenthood at 443 Congress St.