Statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show Maine ranked 25th among the states in income growth.
December 2016
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
West Bath restriction a hurdle for new RSU 1 high school
BATH — Regional School Unit 1, which has an option in place to purchase land for a new high school at the Wing Farm business park, must work out a restriction imposed on the property through a federal grant. The district was approved in October by the City Council to purchase a 26-acre business park parcel for […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth Comp Plan revision could be ready next spring
NORTH YARMOUTH — A revision of the town’s 2004 Comprehensive Plan, guided in part by input from a recent community survey, could be complete by April 2018. The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, to discuss the results of that survey and to plan a community forum […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Islamic State claims responsibility for Berlin attack as suspect is released
The only suspect, a Pakistani asylum seeker taken into custody shortly after Monday’s bloodshed, was released by police late Tuesday because of insufficient evidence.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Parishioners donate backpacks to Portland's homeless
PORTLAND — Parishioners at Our Lady of Hope Parish, which includes two downtown churches, banded together recently to provide a little holiday cheer for those who regularly rely on the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. At a special Christmas luncheon held Dec. 16, clients of the soup kitchen received new or gently used backpacks donated […]
Posted inMaine, News
Icy tracks derail Pan Am train in Leeds
The locomotive was not towing loaded cars when it struck an ice dam at Blue Rock Road and derailed.
Posted inPolitics
Trump dines with billionaire Carlos Slim as relations warm with Mexican leaders
The dinner was designed to open a friendly line of communication rather than delve into policy details, according to people briefed on the discussions.
Posted inBusiness, On the Job
On the Job: Parking officer Erik Carlstrom is on the street in all weather
In winter, frequent warm-up breaks and hand warmers help.
Posted inBusiness
Nintendo’s new ‘Super Mario Run’ misses mark
Players complain that the mobile game’s $10 price tag to continue past the first three levels is too steep.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our view: Maine’s senators will be a check on presidential overreach
The U.S. Senate is one lawmaking institution over which President Trump will not have total control.