March 2018

‘Maybe we just take everyone’s guns away,’ Alec Baldwin says as the president, ‘because, folks, I can only run into so many schools and save everybody.’

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics failed despite chances at Houston

by STEVE BULPETT Boston Herald March 4, 2018March 4, 2018

Boston missed opportunities down the stretch and suffered its first loss since the All-Star break.

Maine, News

Freeport considers rules for short-term housing rentals

by Jocelyn van Saun The Forecaster March 4, 2018March 4, 2018

Local innkeepers would like to see the town adopt an ordinance similar to one recently approved in South Portland.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Greely standout wins inaugural Shaffer Award

by The Forecaster March 4, 2018March 4, 2018

Greely senior Courtney Sullivan, fresh off leading the Rangers to the girls’ hockey state title last month, was recently named the first winner of the Becky Shaffer Award, given to the state’s top senior girls’ player. Sullivan had 35 goals and 15 assists this season and scored over 100 goals during her career. Schaffer was […]

Politics

Democrats caucus in Kennebec County, across state

by Amy Calder and Betty Adams March 4, 2018March 4, 2018

The Maine Democratic State Convention is set for May 18-20 at The Colisee in Lewiston.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Portland wrestler reaches milestone

by The Forecaster March 4, 2018March 4, 2018

Portland junior Zack Elowitch, joined by his coaches David Elowitch, left, and Tony Napolitano, recently earned his 100th career victory. Elowitch, the Class A runner-up at 152 pounds, wrapped up his season last weekend at the New England meet.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Former Deering standout honored at SMCC

by The Forecaster March 4, 2018March 4, 2018

Southern Maine Community College freshman Abi Ramirez, the former Deering High All-Conference standout, was recently named a USCAA honorable mention All-American. Ramirez, who was joined by former Deering teammate Amanda Brett on the Seawolves this winter, also earned a spot on the Yankee Small College Conference first-team.