FREEPORT — Maine Craft Distilling is planning a small expansion with an eye to the future of its home base in Portland. The tasting room, at 7 Mill St., will expand to the building’s second floor next month. The project will allow the company, which makes “locally crafted spirits,” to sell food and host events. “The […]
December 2016
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport hasn't heard from foundation responsible for partially built ship
FREEPORT — The Island Rover Foundation has not responded to the town’s offer to draft an agreement granting the organization an extension to finish and move a partially constructed ship. The Town Council on Oct. 18 asked Town Manager Peter Joseph to meet with the foundation and draft an agreement so the 113-foot metal schooner can be finished […]
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Red Sox deal top prospects to land White Sox ace Chris Sale
Boston sends Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech and other minor leaguers to Chicago.
Posted inNation & World, News
Rock-wielding orangutan causes $200,000 in damage to St. Louis Zoo windows
Zoo officials say Rubih probably started banging on the windows with rocks to get zookeeper’s attention for a reward.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Owners' travels land them in new Yarmouth restaurant
YARMOUTH — When Seth Balliett recounts his travels, he does so with more than just words and photos. He shares his adventures with others by letting them have a little taste of the experience. Woodhull Public House, Balliett’s new restaurant and bar, serves food inspired by his many trips. “I want to create almost an oasis […]
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Trump sold all shares in companies in June, spokesman says
The sell-off could help address conflict-of-interest worries about his stock portfolio, a sizable part of Trump’s financial life that was worth roughly as much as $40 million as of December 2015.
Posted inMaine, News
Medical examiner says Eddington third-grader died from hanging
But the manner of 8-year-old Isaiah Perry’s death is listed as ‘undetermined,’ and the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
LePage says unit for forensic mental-health patients may be built in Freeport
He says the secure treatment facility also could be located ‘down south’ or in the Bangor area so Democrats can’t block it under an obscure law affecting construction on state grounds in Augusta.
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LePage’s Christmas wish: Dogs named Sustain, Override
In his weekly radio interview he criticized a newly approved 3 percent surtax on Maine individual incomes above $200,000.
Posted inPolitics
Trump says contract for 2 new Air Force Ones ‘out of control,’ should be canceled
Boeing’s contract for the planes was to be about $3 billion, but costs have been reported to be climbing.