King has a wide-ranging discussion about what lies ahead
December 2016
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick officer graduates from academy
BRUNSWICK — Officer Garret Albert has joined the Police Department after graduating from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro last week. Albert is taking part in field training until March, after which he’ll be able to take on independent patrol shifts, according to Cmdr. Mark Waltz. He was hired in August, before he enrolled in the […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth retail site may test new approach to redevelopment
FALMOUTH — The broker for the former Pratt Abbott dry cleaning store at the corner of U.S. Route 1 and Depot Road says “the property is still available” and “we are talking with a number of people about the site.” There has been speculation the owners of El Rayo, a Mexican eatery with locations in […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth woman sees greater good in denying theft of Trump signs
FALMOUTH — A local woman accused of removing Trump for president campaign signs will have her day in court. Betta Stothart, 52, could face a $250 fine for each Trump sign that she and two friends are accused of removing from along U.S. Route 1 in October. According to Police Lt. John Kilbride, the three […]
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn couple investigated in sale of diseased puppies
Police executed a search warrant Monday at the home of Steven and Leala Evans after someone complained that a puppy they sold had parvo virus, a contagious and potentially fatal viral infection.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations
A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Airports have discovered how to make people happier about waiting for their planes
The retail brains and developers are realizing that airports provide a huge concentration of people with, sometimes unfortunately, a lot of time on their hands.
Posted inNation & World
Driver of hijacked Berlin truck fought for his life
Lukasz Urban, who was killed by the attacker, was driving the truck that was used to ram a German Christmas market.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Annual Portland Polar Dip set for Dec. 31
PORTLAND — Registration is still open for the annual New Year’s Eve Polar Bear Dip and 5K to benefit the Natural Resources Council of Maine. NRCM spokeswoman Judy Berk said events begin at 11 a.m. Dec. 31 with the 5K walk/run from Back Cove to East End Beach. The dip into Casco Bay is scheduled for […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Red Sox trade Clay Buchholz to Phillies for minor leaguer
Boston will get second baseman Josh Tobias in exchange.