PORTLAND — Names are important. They can evoke strong feelings of reverence, nostalgia or a sense of place. That’s why the Portland Public Schools is now seeking input on whether the nearly $30 million Hall Elementary School on Orono Road should be renamed when the doors reopen this fall. The question, according to School Board member […]
March 2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Raids in Lewiston-Auburn lead to drug trafficking charges against third man
State and federal officials raided several homes and warehouses in Lewiston and Auburn in late February.
advertisement
Posted inThe Forecaster
Out & About: Top choices: ‘Company,’ ‘Emperor’ and ‘Prater’
Several cultural milestones represent the top choices among the performing arts in the coming week. Most interesting to Broadway aficionados is City Theater’s current production of “Company,” the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical that marked a major turning point in Broadway history. This fine community troupe has mounted a spirited production of this 1970 cultural landmark, […]
Posted inMaine
Maine school board member resigns after being criticized for racist social media posts
Robert Celeste, who calls for the defense of ‘the white race,’ says he’s not a racist and cites illness for his decision to quit the Oxford Hills board.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Connecticut man arrested after showing handgun in Falmouth dispute
FALMOUTH — Police said a man pulled a handgun during a weekend argument among workers hired to move household goods from Connecticut to Falmouth. Carlos Sylvester Smith, 39, of East Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested at about 8 p.m. March 10, according to Police Department Lt. John Kilbride. Kilbride said Smith was charged with criminal threatening with […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine candidate calls teen who survived Florida school shooting ‘a skinhead lesbian’
Leslie Gibson of Sabattus, a Republican and the only declared candidate in House District 57, later apologizes on Twitter.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Grants available for Portland Economic Development plan
PORTLAND — Nonprofits and city agencies looking to help implement the Portland Economic Development Plan have until 3 p.m. March 30 to apply for grants. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said March 7 there is $22,900 in matching grants available to help applicants pay for planning studies and “soft” costs on items in the 2018-2019 plan. […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Two titles highlight hoops season to remember
Freeport’s girls’ basketball team had a lot to celebrate this winter, as it reached the regional final for the first time since 1976. Falmouth’s Nik Hester and Greely’s Jack Kane did battle in a memorable Class A semifinal. The Rangers held on and went on to a second straight championship. Maggie Larson led the North […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland names interim fire chief
PORTLAND — Assistant Fire Chief Keith Gautreau has been picked to succeed Fire Chief David Jackson on an interim basis next month. Jackson is retiring at the end of this month; Gautreau’s appointment was announced March 9 by City Manager Jon Jennings. Gautreau has been with the department since 1995, rising through the ranks to become […]
Posted inMaine
Windham man dies in Colorado skiing accident
Derek Cressey was skiing at Breckenridge Ski Resort when he crashed into a tree.
You must be logged in to post a comment.