Respect is something Republican women are fiercely debating after Donald Trump – who some critics have branded a misogynist – officially accepted the presidential nomination.
August 2016
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. LePage to Donald Trump: Just ignore the media
The state’s chief executive insists ‘there are two sides’ in the latest controversy involving his party’s nominee, who is headed to Maine.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Land trust's easement will protect Freeport farm
FREEPORT — The Freeport Conservation Trust has purchased a conservation easement to secure Winterwood Farm’s undeveloped future. FCT said it has purchased the easement on the 46-acre farm, which is on Webster Road, for approximately $267,000. Bob and Simone Rodgers, owners of the farm, wanted FCT to purchase the easement so no homes or condominiums can […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Hero sandwich shop in Monument Square closes after 5 months
The Otto restaurant group, which co-owned the shop, will focus on getting its new pizza shop open at 250 Read St.
Posted inNews
Vermont issues fewer moose hunt permits as herd shrinks
The warming climate and winter ticks are partly blamed for the decline.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Family, L.L. Bean in talks for Freeport cemetery agreement
FREEPORT — L.L. Bean and the Mann Cemetery Association are discussing a settlement to their dispute over access to a cemetery next to the company’s Outdoor Discovery Center. When the discovery center was built in 2014, L.L. Bean spread loam and seeded the access road to Mann Cemetery against the Mann family’s wishes. According to a […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Protesters allege Portland police misconduct at Black Lives Matter rally
PORTLAND — Police actions during a July 15 Portland Racial Justice Congress rally must be reviewed and discussed, councilors were told at their meeting Monday. “(Police) targeted black and brown people specifically for the color of their skin,” Grant Street resident Matthew Raymond said during the public comment session opening the second of two meetings held in City […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Memos underscore LePage’s goal of reducing state workforce
The governor tells a Bangor radio station that he instituted a hiring freeze because the Legislature gave pay raises to workers at two mental health hospitals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Health insurance co-op holding the line on losses
Community Health Options reported greater-than-expected losses in June, but is ahead of projections year-to-date.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council: Ocean Street petition 'deceptive,' 'defective'
SOUTH PORTLAND — Sidestepping the opinions of the city clerk and corporation counsel, city councilors Monday night rejected recirculation of a citizen petition seeking the return of one-way traffic on part of Ocean Street. Councilors voted 5-2, with Mayor Tom Blake and Councilor Linda Cohen opposed, that petitioners may not have more time to collect 39 […]