A schism has emerged in the president-elect’s transition team, with loyalists criticizing Mitt Romney, who is also being considered for the job and will meet with Trump on Tuesday.
November 2016
Posted inMaine, News
Medical emergency killed Hallowell physician in crash, police conclude
John P. Meserve died Nov. 17 and was found in his car, which had crashed and rolled over.
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Icy roads blamed in fatal crash near Sugarloaf Mountain
Levi Pooler, 34, of Stratton, dies from injuries suffered after his car slid on ice Sunday night and collided with another vehicle.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Other Side Deli expanding to Portland's West End
PORTLAND — From one side of town to the other, the Other Side Delicatessen is making its presence known. Peter Sueltenfuss, owner of the the Other Side Delicatessen on Veranda Street, has leased the former Vaughan Street Variety in the city’s West End for a second location. Like the original deli, the West End business […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Condition of Maine’s roads, bridges still declining, report says
A civil engineers’ group finds little has improved in the state’s transportation networks and other infrastructure since 2012.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland schools seek input on parent engagement policy
PORTLAND — The School Board is seeking input on a draft policy to increase parent engagement. The board established the Parent Partnership Ad Hoc Committee in August with the goal of reviewing and revising the Portland Public Schools Parent Involvement Policy. Parents, staff and others can respond to the draft by Dec. 10 by going […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Santa to visit Portland Fire Museum
PORTLAND — The Portland Fire Museum, 157 Spring St., will host Santa Claus from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the next three Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Assistant Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said families are invited to take pictures with Santa near a 1938 McCann fire truck. The museum also has two Christmas village scenes on […]
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Portland tree-lighting draws a festive crowd
Jeffrey Blood and his son Miles, 3, of Westfield, Massachusetts, stand in front of the Portland Christmas tree moments after it was lit Friday, Nov. 25, in Monument Square. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster) A steady rain couldn’t dampen the holiday spirits of kids singing along with singer-songwriter Rick Charette at the Portland tree […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Brady on his knee: This Monday is better than last Monday
The Patriots’ quarterback missed two practices last week and said his knee was acting up on Sunday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Delta bans rude pro-Trump passenger for life, gives refunds to others
A video posted on Facebook by a passenger shows a man standing in the aisle, yelling and insulting supporters of Democrat Hillary Clinton.