SOUTH PORTLAND — School officials this week made the case for closing Mahoney Middle School and demolishing Memorial Middle School, and replacing them with a $50 million building for grades 5-8 on Wescott Road. School Board Chairwoman Mary House told 50 people at a public forum Wednesday night at Small Elementary School that she understands it will […]
May 2018
Posted inMaine
Saco hires former Auburn official as planning and development director
Denise Clavette, who was assistant city manager in Auburn, will start in the newly created position next month.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Video: ‘Eerie’ blue flames burn in cracks caused by Hawaii volcano
Volcanos produce methane resulting in rare blue flames when hot lava buries and burns plants and trees.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. home sales fell 2.5 percent in April
A shortage of houses on the market in all but the Midwest has also caused the median sales price to rise.
Posted inNation & World
Trump lashes out against Comey after he accuses the president of lying about ‘spygate’
The president has seized on reports that the FBI used a confidential source in its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland councilors want to fast-track skate park
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors showed support Tuesday for the construction of a skate park. They also discussed modifications to a policy governing their access to the city attorney. Councilors said they are seeking volunteers for a committee to help identify possible sites for the park, as well as funding models. They said they would like […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland councilors want to fast-track skate park
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors showed support Tuesday for the construction of a skate park. They also discussed modifications to a policy governing their access to the city attorney. Councilors said they are seeking volunteers for a committee to help identify possible sites for the park, as well as funding models. They said they would like […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump cancels summit meeting with Kim Jong Un, citing ‘open hostility’ by North Korea
Despite tough talk before and after the cancellation, both sides leave the door open to a future meeting.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
VIA PRESS HERALD: Hall of Fame basketball coach Tom Maines returning to Morse High
Maines, 71, won three consecutive Class A state titles with the Shipbuilders from 1987-89.
Posted inMaine, News
Report says DHHS failures preceded abuse deaths of 2 girls, but lack of details frustrates lawmakers
Investigators say policies were not followed and information was not shared at key times, but the report by the Legislature’s watchdog agency lacks specifics because they can’t be released now.