PORTLAND — The Maine Girls’ Academy has added the marine science and leadership-based curriculum developed by the former Coastal Studies for Girls in Freeport. The Maine Girls’ Academy is investing in “strengthening (and) innovating our school,” Amy Jolly, head of the academy, said this week. With MGA’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM […]
March 2018
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson by tweet, replaces him with CIA director
The change puts Mike Pompeo, an ardent foe of the Iran nuclear deal, in charge of U.S. diplomacy as the president decides whether to withdraw the U.S. from that agreement.
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Posted inBusiness
Dick’s shares take a hit on disappointing holiday sales
The sporting goods giant’s sales fell 2 percent.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Some say proposed Portland school budget isn’t affordable
PORTLAND — Superintendent of Schools Xavier Botana is not shy about saying that his proposed $113 million budget would “require a significant commitment from the Portland community.” During his fiscal 2019 budget presentation to the School Board last week, he said the spending measure, which represents an increase of more than $7 million, is needed to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth forecasts 1.66% town budget bump
NORTH YARMOUTH — The proposed fiscal year 2019 municipal budget, which goes to Town Meeting for a vote April 28, is currently due to increase 1.66 percent to $2.6 million, or just less than $43,000, over this year. That number includes a nearly $337,000 assessment from Cumberland County, up about 3 percent, but does not […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Business Forum set for March 26
FALMOUTH — The second Falmouth Business Forum will be held at Plummer Senior Living on Lunt Road, 8-9:30 a.m.,Monday, March 26. Participants will have the opportunity to network, ask questions and give feedback. There will also be a panel discussion with Town Manager Nathan Poore and Pamela DiPietro Hale, chairwoman of the town’s economic improvement committee. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Libbytown residents eager for new Portland playground
PORTLAND — New adventures could be coming to Dougherty Field this fall. The planned North Woods Adventure Playground, part of the city’s Community Development Block Grant budget, will merge traditional and rugged settings. “I’d call it a hybrid playground, traditional equipment and hills and boulders,” city Parks Division Deputy Director Ethan Hipple said March 7. […]
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Portland Museum of Art offers unlimited, free admission for under-21s
PORTLAND — Patrons under 21 will have free, unlimited admission to the Portland Museum of Art starting April 11. The new Susie Konkel Pass program “is made possible through the vision and generosity of Susie Konkel, a philanthropist and advocate for youth in Maine and the region,” according to a museum press release. The Congress Square museum attracts […]
Posted inNation & World
Longtime Trump adviser claimed contact with WikiLeaks founder in 2016, associates say
Potential contacts with WikiLeaks have been probed by federal investigators examining whether allies of President Trump coordinated with Russians seeking to tilt the 2016 race.
Posted inMaine, News
Nor’easter rages toward record books with up to 24 inches of snow
Some areas could get even more than that by the time the storm winds down this afternoon, and for a 2nd day dangerous roads prompt the state to ask drivers to travel only if essential.