Tranquil weather continues through the weekend and even into next week.
November 2016
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council enacts Mill Creek zoning changes
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday unanimously approved zoning amendments for the Mill Creek neighborhood that focus on creating a more pedestrian-friendly area. The amendments include three new districts for mixed residential and commercial development, with the intention of cultivating places that feel more like neighborhoods. The area is now mostly larger-scale commercial buildings […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick School Board endorses $33.6M building plan
BRUNSWICK — After months of deliberation, a divided School Board Wednesday sent a $33.6 million budget for a new elementary school and repairs to the junior high school to the Town Council. The vote prompted a Town Councilor to express his concern for the higher-than-expected cost, which ignited frustration from at least one board member. Chairman Billy […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Pennsylvania gunman kills officer, self; his girlfriend is found dead
Another officer is wounded by gunfire when they respond to a call involving a man with a history of domestic abuse.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville brothers, accused of torching car with Molotov cocktail, plead not guilty
Zachary and Alexis Casey are on trial for burning a car in June in Madison as retaliation for a perceived marijuana theft.
Posted inNews, Politics
Trump can deliver on some campaign promises more easily than others
He could cancel President Obama’s executive orders right away, but undoing the Affordable Care Act and other actions would require congressional help. And will he order an investigation of Hillary Clinton?
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
New Trump administration could have broad impact on Maine
The president-elect’s positions have changed often, but could alter how Maine approaches issues such as health care insurance, education standards, energy policy, cross-border trade, immigration and more.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Proponents of legal marijuana claim victory, but opponents suggest recount
With 98 percent of precincts reporting, the margin was just 3,187 votes out of 749,059 cast on Question 1.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Poliquin rides Trump train, opposition to gun control referendum to 2nd District victory
The re-election of the incumbent Republican, carried on a wave of support from rural voters, points to a strengthening conservative movement in a district once considered Democratic-leaning.