Since Libby Chamberlain founded the ‘secret’ Facebook group, it has become a very public counternarrative to the popular assumption that Clinton lacks genuine, passionate supporters outside her campaign machine.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Brewer seeks final OK for Freeport expansion
FREEPORT — Maine Beer Co. is scheduled to go before the Project Review Board on Wednesday for final approval of its expansion project. The owners of the brewery at 525 U.S. Route 1 first submitted a conceptual plan to the Freeport Planning Department in July. The project includes added production space, a larger tasting room, an outdoor […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough upsets Thornton Academy, advances to A South Final
The Storm and the Trojans battled to the very final moments of their A South semifinals matchup in Saco on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, but Scarborough claimed victory in the end. With under two minutes to play, QB Zoltan Panyi hooked up with Cody Dudley to put the Storm ahead with under two minutes to […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough upsets Thornton Academy, advances to A South Final
The Storm and the Trojans battled to the very final moments of their A South semifinals matchup in Saco on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, but Scarborough claimed victory in the end. With under two minutes to play, QB Zoltan Panyi hooked up with Cody Dudley to put the Storm ahead with under two minutes to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth to explore pesticide restrictions
FALMOUTH — The town may join surrounding municipalities in restricting the use and application of pesticides. The Conservation Commission has been directed by the Town Council to propose an ordinance to restrict pesticide use. Nothing has been drafted, and the commission will gather public input before the draft is finalized. At a meeting Monday night, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Education Foundation bringing back disco
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Education Foundation will host a disco-themed fundraiser this weekend. The party will take place 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Amvets Hall on North Road. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at yarmoutheducationfoundation.org. Motor Booty Affair will be performing and food will be provided by the Locally Sauced food truck. There […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport High School name change under consideration
FREEPORT — The name of Freeport High School may be changed to reflect its status as a regional school. The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors was scheduled to hold a question-and-answer session about the idea Nov. 9, before its regular meeting. If a new name is chosen, it will take effect when renovations at […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell working on Cedar Beach access agreement
HARPSWELL — The town’s attorney is drafting an agreement that will keep the access road to Cedar Beach open to the public. Following a July 19 Maine Supreme Judicial Court decision that struck down an easement, Betsy Atkins, the road’s owner, announced she would allow continued public access. But her expressed permission has not stopped some […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland council balks at fast-track move to block marijuana sales
PORTLAND — An emergency push for a moratorium on marijuana sales stalled at Monday’s City Council meeting, but will get a Nov. 21 public hearing and vote. Debate on the six-month moratorium proposed by Councilors Belinda Ray and Ed Suslovic capped a 3 1/2-hour meeting, where action on housing regulations and a moratorium on development […]
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Another Tom Brady controversy – and other Election Day highlights
. . . Long lines . . . women in pantsuits . . . presidential basketball . . . and what could be finer than a diner date with friends?