March 2018
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly

Skiing off into the sunset: Bob Morse’s nearly 50-year coaching career comes to a close

by Mike Hoffer

YARMOUTH and STANDISH—All good things must come to an end and a really, really good thing recently had a storybook ending. After nearly a half century as an educator and coach, Bob Morse said farewell to Yarmouth last month, but not before leading the Clippers girls’ Nordic ski team to yet another state championship. Morse, […]

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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly

Women's Lacrosse: Saint Joe's extends hot start with win over USM

by Adam Birt

STANDISH—St. Joseph’s College moved to 3-0 with a home win vs. the University of Southern Maine on Thursday, March 15. Kayla Kelly (York, Maine) netted six goals to lead the Monks in triumphing 11-7 over the Huskies. “We expected a lot of athleticism from their offense and defense,” said USM head coach Ashley Durepo, “and […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports

Men's Baseball: USM's Komulainen named Rookie of the Week

by Adam Birt

GORHAM–The Little East Conference released its weekly awards list covering March 12-18 on Monday the 19th, with USM freshman Jason Komulainen (pitcher/catcher) garnering Rookie of the Week honors. Komulainen, a Gorham native and Gorham High School Graduate, appeared in his first six collegiate games last week, hitting safely in all six and recording multiple hits […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster

Brunswick adopts resolution urging action to curb gun violence

by Elizabeth Clemente

BRUNSWICK — In response to the school shooting that killed 17 people in Parkland, Florida, last month, the Brunswick Town Council adopted a resolution urging action to curb gun violence. Councilor Jane Millett presented the resolution at the council’s March 19 meeting. It passed 8-1, with Councilor David Watson opposed. Also on Monday, councilors held a […]

Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Noise is Freeport’s latest fallout from short-term rentals

by Jocelyn Van Saun

FREEPORT — The Town Council is considering amendments to the “Loitering, Curfew & Noise” ordinance that would more than double fines for noise violations. According to Town Manager Peter Joseph, the amendments are in response to noise complaints about homes, mostly in in densely populated residential zones, that are rented as short-term rentals. He said the town has […]

Posted inThe Forecaster

Noise is Freeport’s latest fallout from short-term rentals

by Jocelyn Van Saun

FREEPORT — The Town Council is considering amendments to the “Loitering, Curfew & Noise” ordinance that would more than double fines for noise violations. According to Town Manager Peter Joseph, the amendments are in response to noise complaints about homes, mostly in in densely populated residential zones, that are rented as short-term rentals. He said the town has […]

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