In a meeting with New York Times editors and reporters, the president-elect also shifts positions on waterboarding terror suspects.
November 2016
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Police ask for help finding missing Portland man
Evariste Munyensanga, 29, a long-distance runner who lives on Cumberland Avenue, has not been seen since 4 p.m.Friday, police say.
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Authorities seek to improve communication in wake of Maine Turnpike delay
Maine State Police shut down the northbound lanes for about five hours Friday because a fatal crash in Wells required a long investigation.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape library event to discuss refugee aid
CAPE ELIZABETH — Thomas Memorial Library next week will host an informational session on how residents can help refugees in need. The event, which will be run by Cape Elizabeth resident Marvel Earnshaw, will take place Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Earnshaw will discuss the needs of refugees and how to offer assistance. Refugees and service […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Master plan under way in Scarborough for Pine Point traffic improvements
SCARBOROUGH — Although actual construction could still be four to five years away, the town is in the process of seeking funding for significant roadway improvements to East Grand Avenue and the entire Pine Point peninsula. The work would address aging infrastructure issues, and respond to frequent flooding that can often make the roads in […]
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Obama commutes more than 1,000 sentences
Most of those who have received presidential clemency are nonviolent drug offenders, the White House says.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Friends report contact with missing Cape Elizabeth man
CAPE ELIZABETH — Allyn Fye, 31, who was reported missing on Nov. 17 by his mother, has been seen by two friends, but as of Tuesday still had not made contact with family or police. According to Police Chief Neil Williams, police are less concerned about Fye now that there have been confirmed sightings. Williams said […]
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Invasive winter moths emerge in parts of New England
Last year, the insects were reported along the Maine coast, among other areas.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick enacts moratorium on marijuana licensing
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council unanimously enacted an emergency 50-day moratorium to prohibit the licensing and operation of marijuana retailers and social clubs Monday night. The council also set public hearings on two ordinances that will attempt to reduce the number of single-use plastic bags sold in the town. Separately, councilors authorized the town to accept […]
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Former Maine selectwoman loses appeal of extortion, fraud convictions
Carole Swan is serving more than seven years in prison for seeking kickbacks for a plowing contract, among other crimes.