Maine ranked 35th nationally, reporting 0.6 percent growth from the first to the second quarter this year.
December 2016
Posted inNews, Politics
Marijuana legalization opponents criticized for coming up short on volunteers at start of recount
The No on 1 campaign had not provided the full roster of 10 volunteer counters for the first two and a half days of the statewide recount, but said a full contingent was working Wednesday afternoon.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell weighs Mitchell Field pier, water tower projects
HARPSWELL — The Board of Selectmen has advanced the progress of two proposals at Mitchell Field, including the authorization of up to $23,500 to fund an engineering study of what it would cost to demolish the aging pier. They also forwarded two proposals from telecommunications companies to the Water Tower Task Force. The pier analysis will […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath planners table vote on conversion to apartments
BATH — The Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously tabled the proposed conversion to apartments of the former Family Focus building. Affordable Midcoast Housing was seeking site plan and developmental subdivision approvals for the 2 Davenport Circle project. The building is in Bath’s Residential 2 zone, which allows the development. “It’s what we call ‘by-right development,’” […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Augusta man convicted of killing partner dies in prison at 45
Michael T. Young pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing of his domestic partner, David Cox, in 2011.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth council creates lengthy list of goals
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town councilors have identified a few dozen goals they have for the upcoming year, most of which relate to ongoing town projects and the environment. The Town Council met Monday for a workshop to set goals for 2017. Chairman Jamie Garvin asked his fellow councilors to list big-picture goals, but more than 40 […]
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Hallowell woman charged with criminal restraint by parent
Stacy-Lee Taylor, 33, who does not have full guardianship of her biological 11-year-old son, was arrested Monday in Waterville after allegedly taking illegal custody of the boy and concealing his whereabouts.
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Trump’s ‘wall’ at Mexico border vanishing as Republicans bolt
Even the president-elect’s closest allies in Congress are working to redefine Trump’s top campaign promise.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth gym floor replacement slightly behind schedule
CAPE ELIZABETH — The high school gymnasium will reopen a week later than expected after it was extensively damaged by water last month. The delay has forced the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams to find alternative places to practice, and a change of venue for the boys’ season-opening game on Friday night. The gym floor, which is […]
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Pakistani plane crashes with more than 40 aboard
Rescue teams were dispatched to a mountainous region believed to be the scene of the crash, but there were no immediate details on the cause or possible casualties.