The one-time leader in the Republican presidential field says he will not attend Thursday’s debate in Detroit.
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Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
Ballot question to increase education spending will go to voters
The Secretary of State certified the campaign, which is attempting to impose a 3 percent tax on upper-income households to increase education funding.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell panel recommends demolition of Mitchell Field pier
HARPSWELL — The town’s Mitchell Field Committee recommends demolishing the aging pier at the former U.S. Navy fuel depot. The committee Tuesday night also recommended construction of an all-tide, two-lane boat launch to replace the pier. Chairwoman Jane Covey announced the decision at a public meeting at the town offices Tuesday night. The demolition work would cost a […]
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Maine business groups stand behind $10 minimum wage proposal
Backers pledge to campaign for the initiative, which competes with a ballot question to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine regulators consider scaling back spending increases on energy efficiency
The Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings on the plan and will make a decision by the end of April.
Posted inSports
Injury forces Lindsey Vonn to end competitive ski season early
The World Cup leader says she suffered fractures after a skiing crash last weekend.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s primary wins not enough to guarantee Republican convention delegates
The billionaire has won only 46 percent of delegates awarded so far, and it takes an outright majority to win the nomination.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Falmouth 6th grade boys' hoop team wins title
Falmouth’s 6th grade boys’ basketball team recently won the Cape Elizabeth ‘A’ League championship, going undefeated in the playoffs and winning, 50-39, over Auburn Y in the finals. Front row, from left: Zach Morrill, Teddy Hanley, Nathan Richardson, Eli Grover, Brady Coyne and Jackman Walker. Top row: Liam Curran, Jack Stowell, Cooper Bush, Eban Daniels […]
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Sports Authority files for Chapter 11, plans liquidation at some stores
The Wall Street Journal reported the store in Auburn is included in a list of properties for sale.
Posted inNation & World, News
Part of missing Malaysian jet may have been found off Mozambique coast
The part appears to be a section of a Boeing 777 tail, but whether it came from Flight 370 has yet to be confirmed.