FALMOUTH — The Town Council appears poised to hold a final vote May 30 on a controversial contract zone proposed for West Falmouth. Councilors seemed to agree Monday that the contract zoning language only requires a few more tweaks before being ready for a vote later this month. There are three seats on the Town Council […]
May 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council stands by call for reduced school budget
CUMBERLAND — After hearing a mix of opposition and support Monday for a draft resolution urging cuts to the proposed school budget, the Town Council unanimously adopted the document. The resolution asks the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors to take a last look at reducing the district’s fiscal year 2019 budget, to ease […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Audubon to celebrate Rachel Carson's legacy
FALMOUTH — Environmental advocates at both the local and national level say they have serious concerns about the rollback of protections, some of which have been in place for decades. That’s in part why the Environmental Health Strategy Center in Portland and Maine Audubon in Falmouth are offering a program on Rachel Carson, considered by many to be […]
Posted inMaine
Maine Supreme Judicial Court denies release of Riverview patient shot by officer
Jason Begin, 39, was shot by an Augusta police officer in January 2015 after stabbing himself with a knife and threatening to hurt others.
Posted inNation & World, News
Gaza buries its dead as death toll from protests rises
Israeli officials have justified the military’s tactics as necessary to stop the Palestinians from breaking through the border into Israel.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland dedicates new fire station
Three former Cumberland fire chiefs joined current Chief Daniel Small, second from left, as they cut the ribbon dedicating the new Cumberland Central Fire Station on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The former chiefs are, from left, Phil Chase, George Small and Bill Fischer. (Fred J. Field / For The Forecaster)Cumberland Fire Chief Daniel Small speaks […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland dedicates new fire station
Three former Cumberland fire chiefs joined current Chief Daniel Small, second from left, as they cut the ribbon dedicating the new Cumberland Central Fire Station on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The former chiefs are, from left, Phil Chase, George Small and Bill Fischer. (Fred J. Field / For The Forecaster)Cumberland Fire Chief Daniel Small speaks […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
High court to review MaineCare’s ban on abortion coverage
The American Civil Liberties Union appealed a lower court ruling that went against the group.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Solon woman sentenced on arson, conspiracy charges
Jennifer M. Sandoval gets six months for conspiring with an accomplice to have her van burned to collect insurance and must pay $2,000 restitution.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Girls Tennis: Windham slips past Westbrook
WINDHAM—Eagle Delia Inman bested Westbrooker Rhiannon Doiron at second singles to secure a narrow, 3-2 victory for her girls on Monday evening, May 14. Windham also topped the Blazes at first singles and first doubles. “Today was the closest match we’ve had all year,” Windham head coach Katy Dresnok said. “It could’ve gone either way, […]