2016 – Page 6888 – The Portland Press Herald

Somali leader to speak at Brunswick MLK Jr. Day event

by The Forecaster January 5, 2016

BRUNSWICK — The Democratic Town Committee will hold its fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day pasta supper this year at the Unitarian Universalist Church. Fatuma Hussein, executive director of United Somali Women of Maine, will deliver remarks. The event, which the BDTC describes as a “non-partisan … public service,” will benefit the Mid Coast Hunger […]

Property tax assistance available for South Portland seniors

by The Forecaster January 5, 2016

SOUTH PORTLAND — Applications are available in City Hall for the Property Tax Assistance Program. The program is designed to provide assistance to residents 70 and older who have lived in South Portland for at least 10 years. Applications are also available on the city’s website, southportland.org. Completed applications must be returned to City Hall, 25 Cottage […]

Cops & Courts, News

Motive remains a mystery as police close case of Oakland quadruple homicide-suicide

by Morning Sentinel January 5, 2016January 5, 2016

Herman DeRico had mental health issues and was using a mix of drugs when he shot and killed the three adults with whom he lived.

Business, Nation & World, News

U.S. Pacific Fleet shrinks even as China grows more aggressive

by AUDREY McAVOY The Associated Press January 5, 2016January 5, 2016

But the American naval commander in the area says he would rather have today’s technologically advanced ships than more of the types used decades ago.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Learn about Falmouth school greenhouse project

by The Forecaster January 5, 2016January 5, 2016

FALMOUTH — Students, faculty, parents and others are invited to learn more about the School Department’s greenhouse and learning laboratory project on Jan. 11 from 4-6 p.m. A gallery walk will be hosted in the Falmouth Elementary School lobby before the start of a scheduled School Board workshop. Snacks will be provided. The Resilience Hub, […]

Nation & World, News, Politics

Angry and tearful, Obama acts unilaterally to try to reduce gun deaths

by Juliet Eilperin and David Nakamura The Washington Post January 5, 2016January 6, 2016

His plan’s centerpiece is a broader definition of weapons dealers that the administration hopes will expand the number of sales subject to background checks.

The Forecaster

Portland City Council approves parking, housing changes

by David Harry January 5, 2016January 5, 2016

PORTLAND — In what amounted to 22 minutes of deliberation and voting Monday, City Councilors revised parking and housing regulations. The council also scheduled a Feb. 1 hearing on the proposed $29.7 million bond needed to replace Fred P. Hall Elementary School at 23 Orono Road. The bond and construction project will also be discussed at a […]