OGUNQUIT — You’ve seen her on primetime and late-night television, in movies and on the news. Well, get ready to laugh, because renowned comedian Paula Poundstone will be making a stop in Ogunquit at the end of the month. Poundstone, who as being doing comedy for 37 years, will share the dining room with patrons […]
November 2016
Posted inJournal Tribune
Chinese official named head of Interpol, drawing criticism
BEIJING (AP) — A top Chinese police official was elected president of Interpol on Thursday, setting off alarm bells among rights advocates over abuses and a lack of transparency within China’s legal system, as well as the potential misuse of the police organization to attack Beijing’s political opponents.Vice Public Security Minister Meng Hongwei was named […]
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Iraq troops pause in advance on Mosul, IS
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi troops consolidated gains in their advance on the northern city of Mosul on Thursday, regrouping as they clear neighborhoods and houses once occupied by the Islamic State group.In Mosul proper, where troops have a foothold in a sliver of territory in the city’s east, the special forces control the Zahra neighborhood, […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
After tally of uncounted ballots, Scarborough election results stay the same
The results of the Scarborough local election have not changed after uncounted absentee ballots were counted, according to new vote tallies announced by Town Clerk Yolande Justice late Wednesday. Kathleen “Katy” Foley and incumbent Bill Donovan were still the top vote-getters. The new tally is set to be officially confirmed by the Town Council during […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
City to play host to latest food trend: poké
A few years ago, Scarborough resident Jimmy Liang and his wife stumbled upon an interesting new Hawaiian food trend called poké, which, described simply, is deconstructed sushi. Liang, 40, who had taken a brief break from the restaurant industry, made a trip to Los Angeles, where the trend had already exploded, to sample a few […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Arts calendar
THEATER Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13 “The Language Archive,” by Julia Cho, Main Stage, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus. Thursday at 10 a.m. (high school matinee) and 7:30 p.m., Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m. $8-$15. 780-5151 or usm.maine.edu/theatre. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 11-12 “Bad Dates,” one-woman comedy featuring Theresa Dyer […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton, Gorham election records fall
In heavy turnouts Tuesday, voters in neighboring Buxton and Gorham eclipsed turnout records set in prior presidential elections. Buxton polls opened at 6 a.m. at the town hall and voters were waiting. “The crowd was lined up at the door to the parking lot,” Hiram Davis, election warden, said. Voters packed the parking lot […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton, Gorham election records fall
In heavy turnouts Tuesday, voters in neighboring Buxton and Gorham eclipsed turnout records set in prior presidential elections. Buxton polls opened at 6 a.m. at the town hall and voters were waiting. “The crowd was lined up at the door to the parking lot,” Hiram Davis, election warden, said. Voters packed the parking lot […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham postpones action on Sebago Brewing plans
With updated details pending, Gorham planners Monday postponed action on a $5 million project Sebago Brewing Co. is proposing for a headquarters on leased land on lower Main Street (Route 25). The company, which is exploring ways to lower the site two feet, is expected to submit revamped plans and would likely be on the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham postpones action on Sebago Brewing plans
With updated details pending, Gorham planners Monday postponed action on a $5 million project Sebago Brewing Co. is proposing for a headquarters on leased land on lower Main Street (Route 25). The company, which is exploring ways to lower the site two feet, is expected to submit revamped plans and would likely be on the […]