But the way REI sees it, the most eco-friendly way to start the holiday shopping season is to close its doors.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Driver pleads not guilty in fatal hit-and-run in Windham
Devin Brown, 33, is held on $50,000 bail after pleading not guilty to several charges, including failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving death.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
For Trump, lots of meetings, Cabinet picks still to come
A senior adviser for the president-elect says not everyone meeting with him is being considered for a federal position.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Cianbro lands $28.8 million contract for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard work
The Pittsfield contractor will repair and modernize wharf structures, including the crane rail system on the shipyard’s waterfront.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Not an election, but still a big turnout for Bernie Sanders in South Portland
Adulation is evident in the crowd as the former presidential candidate talks about populist topics and promotes his new book.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth seeks increased awareness about school budget
YARMOUTH — The School Department has released a schedule for next year’s budget process so residents can be well-informed of when they can learn about the budget and offer their input. The School Committee will be holding a series of meetings starting Jan. 26, 2017. The schedule was released early, Superintendent of Schools Andrew Dolloff said, so residents can […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Vegetation to be cleared along turnpike in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Tree-clearing work on land owned by the Maine Turnpike Authority will begin in December and last into the spring. An MTA contractor will clear trees and other vegetation on both sides of the turnpike mainline from mile 47.7 to Exit 52, and also on both sides of the Maine Turnpike Spur. A press […]
Posted inNews, Outdoors, Sports
Eastport gets its special deer hunt, but for one year only
Some members of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Advisory Council say the island’s deer problem is the fault of department policies.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council to review LED sign rules in early 2017
CUMBERLAND — A recommendation from the Planning Board about outdoor illuminated signs could go to the Town Council early next year. The council in June enacted a six-month moratorium on any new, internally illuminated outdoor signs. The panel’s Ordinance Committee requested the moratorium to give members time to develop an ordinance to govern what are […]
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Falmouth invites folks to 3 days of merriment
FALMOUTH — The first snow of the season fell just before Thanksgiving, signaling the holidays are around the corner. And to kick off the holiday season, the town and the Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber are putting on a series of events called a Very Merry Falmouth. Formerly known as Shop Falmouth, Very Merry Falmouth begins Dec. […]