PORTLAND — Campaign spending for the Nov. 7 elections eclipsed the $600,000 mark, with almost half coming from foes of the failed rent stabilization referendum. Totals from at least three sets of campaign finance reports show Say No to Rent Control raised more than $290,000 in cash, received $34,000 in in-kind contributions and spent more than […]
2017
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth prepares for Hillside Street improvements
YARMOUTH — The town is finalizing the design for reconstruction of the Hillside and Cumberland street corridors. The $2 million project – which includes reconstruction of the roadway, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure on Cumberland Street from Hillside Street to West Elm Street – is being financed by a bond issue town voters approved at the annual Town Meeting June […]
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Yarmouth prepares for Hillside Street improvements
YARMOUTH — The town is finalizing the design for reconstruction of the Hillside and Cumberland street corridors. The $2 million project – which includes reconstruction of the roadway, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure on Cumberland Street from Hillside Street to West Elm Street – is being financed by a bond issue town voters approved at the annual Town Meeting June […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport, Yarmouth events to welcome 2018
FREEPORT — Ring in 2018 with L.L. Bean’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration, and the “Clam Drop” in Yarmouth. The fun will kick off on Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. with crafts and entertainment, followed by a concert by Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band at 5:15 p.m. and fireworks starting at 6 p.m. on Morse Street. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth PD promotes Pierce to sergeant
YARMOUTH — Police Officer Michael Pierce has been promoted to sergeant. Pierce began his law enforcement career with the Arlington County (Virginia) Police Department for six years, before joining the Yarmouth Police Department in 2011. “Mike’s new position is part of the Police Department’s transition plan for 2018. I’m anticipating several retirements to be announced in 2018, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport seeks members for emergency-plan panel
FREEPORT — The town is looking for volunteers to aid in the re-drafting of its Emergency Operations Plan. The need for an updated plan was brought to light during discussions following October’s record-breaking wind and rain storm. There are several resident seats available on the Emergency Operations Plan committee. Applicants should contact Fire Chief Charlie Jordan. […]
Posted inMaine
As bitter cold tightens its grip, wind chill will become dangerous
An arctic blast that comes on the heels of a strong Christmas Day snowstorm has plunged the state into a deep freeze that could persist into next week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Wrestling: Bonny Eagle travels to Windham, picks up team win
WINDHAM—The Scots picked up a 42-30 dual-meet victory at the Eagles on Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, thanks to wins by Andrew Thomas, Anthony Mason, Caleb Frost, and Tyler Fitz. “Typically I don’t like to talk in the negative, but I feel like they came out flat today,” Windham head coach Jason Dryburgh said of his […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Southern Forecaster
Boys Hockey: Sloppy first costs Gorham, Scarborough prevails
GORHAM—Gorham couldn’t quite get it done vs. visiting Scarborough on Wednesday night, Dec. 20. The Rams posted a flurry of goals at the start of the second – and even seized the lead on Tyler Weeks’s contribution – but the Storm surged back soon enough, retaking control on a Luke Levesque penalty shot and ultimately […]
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Boys Hockey: Sloppy first costs Gorham, Scarborough prevails
GORHAM—Gorham couldn’t quite get it done vs. visiting Scarborough on Wednesday night, Dec. 20. The Rams posted a flurry of goals at the start of the second – and even seized the lead on Tyler Weeks’s contribution – but the Storm surged back soon enough, retaking control on a Luke Levesque penalty shot and ultimately […]