An artful telling overcomes moments of imprecision in Strauss’ ‘Merry Pranks.’
2016
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick author's memoir: 'This is my mind working'
BRUNSWICK — Barry Norman’s friends have been telling him to write a book about his life for years. Now that he finally has, Norman said it isn’t the book they expected him to write. Norman, 59, said the dark themes and unusual narrative style of his new memoir “Flipping Point” will surprise readers who are used […]
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Lewiston robber shot by would-be victim
Police say 27-year-old Abdulahi Abdi pulled a knife on a man on Birch Street and demanded his wallet, but the man shot Abdi in the shoulder.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine gas prices falling ahead of Thanksgiving
Still, the state’s average gas price is nearly 2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth hope to 'complete' Route 1
FALMOUTH — Results are expected in December from a public opinion survey about transportation along U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth, Cumberland and Yarmouth. The survey is available through Dec. 4 at surveymonkey.com/r/route1survey. Printed versions can also be found at the three town offices. It will help inform a comprehensive $65,000 study, largely funded by a $52,000 […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Thomaston man who accidentally shot girlfriend pleads guilty
Dylan Grubbs, 24, was showing a potential buyer a pistol when it went off, hitting Chelsea Jones, 22, who died three days later.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland HIV care set to move from India Street
PORTLAND — A contested shift in city health-care services will be completed Jan. 1, 2017, and officials and a former critic agree the transition has been successful. The federally funded Positive Health Care program for HIV patients was one of the most enduring services at the India Street Public Health Center at 103 India St. It […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland receives $1.3M in welfare dispute settlement
PORTLAND — An agreement with the state will restore $1.3 million in General Assistance fund reimbursements withheld from the city in 2015. Under terms of the settlement announced Nov. 15, the city will receive most of the $1.6 million sought by its Department of Health and Human Services from the state Department of Health and Human Services. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Panel eyes trimming proposed school bond by nearly $11M
PORTLAND — The ad hoc committee working on a nearly $71 million bond to repair four aging elementary schools may try to reduce the cost. At City Hall meeting Nov. 17, the committee considered an alternative plan to make significant upgrades at Longfellow, Lyseth, Presumpscot and Reiche schools that is smaller in scope than past […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Alzheimer’s, dementia rates decline but aging America may halt trend
Older adults with the most schooling had the lowest dementia rates, and the average education level increased during the study years.