November 2016 – Page 148 – The Portland Press Herald

Not an election, but still a big turnout for Bernie Sanders in South Portland

by Joe Lawlor November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

Adulation is evident in the crowd as the former presidential candidate talks about populist topics and promotes his new book.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Yarmouth seeks increased awareness about school budget

by Kate Gardner November 21, 2016June 18, 2019

YARMOUTH — The School Department has released a schedule for next year’s budget process so residents can be well-informed of when they can learn about the budget and offer their input. The School Committee will be holding a series of meetings starting Jan. 26, 2017. The schedule was released early, Superintendent of Schools Andrew Dolloff said, so residents can […]

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Vegetation to be cleared along turnpike in Falmouth

by The Forecaster November 21, 2016

FALMOUTH — Tree-clearing work on land owned by the Maine Turnpike Authority will begin in December and last into the spring. An MTA contractor will clear trees and other vegetation on both sides of the turnpike mainline from mile 47.7 to Exit 52, and also on both sides of the Maine Turnpike Spur. A press […]

News, Outdoors, Sports

Eastport gets its special deer hunt, but for one year only

by Deirdre Fleming November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

Some members of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Advisory Council say the island’s deer problem is the fault of department policies.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Cumberland council to review LED sign rules in early 2017

by Alex Lear November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

CUMBERLAND — A recommendation from the Planning Board about outdoor illuminated signs could go to the Town Council early next year. The council in June enacted a six-month moratorium on any new, internally illuminated outdoor signs. The panel’s Ordinance Committee requested the moratorium to give members time to develop an ordinance to govern what are […]

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth invites folks to 3 days of merriment

by Colin Ellis November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

FALMOUTH — The first snow of the season fell just before Thanksgiving, signaling the holidays are around the corner. And to kick off the holiday season, the town and the Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber are putting on a series of events called a Very Merry Falmouth. Formerly known as Shop Falmouth, Very Merry Falmouth begins Dec. […]

Life & Culture, News

Concert review: Portland Symphony Orchestra showcases works on the brink of Modernism

by ALLAN KOZINN November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

An artful telling overcomes moments of imprecision in Strauss’ ‘Merry Pranks.’

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Brunswick author's memoir: 'This is my mind working'

by Callie Ferguson November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

BRUNSWICK — Barry Norman’s friends have been telling him to write a book about his life for years. Now that he finally has, Norman said it isn’t the book they expected him to write. Norman, 59, said the dark themes and unusual narrative style of his new memoir “Flipping Point” will surprise readers who are used […]

Cops & Courts, Maine, News