FALMOUTH — Falmouth Memorial Library and A Common Yarn are inviting all local knitters and crocheters to create a warm hat for the library’s peddler tree during November. Hand-made hats of all sizes and color combinations are welcome. The library will sell them for $15 each or two for $25 as a fundraiser. Call Larisa at […]
2017
Posted inMaine
Downed trees delay response to house fire in Standish
The cause of the fire on Middle Road is not yet known.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Death of fisherman Down East being investigated as homicide
The body of Wayne Foss was found in his burned-out mobile home Saturday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Analysis: Mueller’s moves send message to other potential targets: Beware, I’m coming
The independent prosecutor is sending a clear message he’s not bluffing.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick train noise workshop canceled
BRUNSWICK — With power still out at Town Hall, a planned Monday evening workshop between town leaders and rail officials on Downeaster train noise was canceled. Town Manager John Eldridge said he’s unsure when the Oct. 30 meeting will be rescheduled because there are several participants to coordinate and many are from out of state. Representatives […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Out & About: DaPonte String Quartet opens season
As the calendar flips to November, virtually all the region’s performing, producing and presenting organizations are into their 2017-2018 seasons. The last two off the mark are the DaPonte String Quartet and the Oratorio Chorale, both of get going on Saturday. The DaPontes plan five performances of a three-piece program in five venues spread between […]
Posted inMaine, News
Director of Waterville shelter resigns, says dangerous pit bulls were stolen
Lisa Smith’s exit occurs amid controversy over the disappearance of pit bulls that were ordered euthanized but taken for a walk by their owner last week.
Posted inNation & World
Spanish prosecutors charge Catalonia’s separatist leaders with sedition
The officials charged were not immediately arrested. They were asked to present themselves at a Madrid court in the coming day.
Posted inLife & Culture, Review
Concert review: Early Music Festival closes with impressive performance on 9-string guitar
Czech guitarist Petra Poláčková played the final concert of the weeklong series at Woodfords Congregational Church Sunday afternoon.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Wind, rain storm batters greater Portland
PORTLAND — Thousands of southern Maine residents and businesses remained without power Tuesday and roads, government offices and schools were still closed after a record-setting wind and rain storm battered Maine Sunday night and Monday. More than a third of Portland’s Central Maine Power customers remained without electricity Tuesday morning. Specific outage information by town […]