PORTLAND — As City Councilors head to a decision on school funding, the proposed $112 million education budget for fiscal year 2019 received overwhelming public support Monday. “I don’t believe it is in our community’s best interest to cut the budget at Portland schools,” Emily Alpers told councilors in a public hearing that lasted more than […]
May 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Heads under water: Freeport YMCA swim class helps adults overcome their fear
FREEPORT — Vaida Labzintyte said she has a recurring dream that she’s swimming. But each time, she wakes up to realize that it’s just that – a dream. And she’s not alone. Labzintyte is one of more than a third of adults in the United States who can’t swim at least 25 yards – the length of a standard […]
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Undisclosed buyers acquire Falmouth Shopping Center
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Shopping Center on Route 1 has been sold for $21 million. Several people familiar with the sale declined to disclose the identify of the buyers. Town Manager Nathan Poore said, “I have met with representation of the new ownership (and) … based on what I know, I am encouraged with the long-term […]
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Undisclosed buyers acquire Falmouth Shopping Center
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Shopping Center on Route 1 has been sold for $21 million. Several people familiar with the sale declined to disclose the identify of the buyers. Town Manager Nathan Poore said, “I have met with representation of the new ownership (and) … based on what I know, I am encouraged with the long-term […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Wanted man surrenders in Buxton
Vincent M. Cole BUXTON — A Hollis man wanted on warrants by state and county law enforcement agencies surrendered to Buxton Police at 8:25 a.m. on May 9. Vincent M. Cole, 27, surrendered to Buxton’s Officer Hunter Smith at 35 No Such Road in Buxton, according to a press release from Buxton Police Chief Troy […]
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Weather's heating up and so is spring sports action-Southern edition
Scarborough sophomore third baseman Dominic Spina tags out a Portland baserunner during the Red Storm’s 4-2 home loss Tuesday. Scarborough goalie Ben Hughes denies South Portland’s Aidan Schifano during the Red Riots’ 15-3 victory last week. Cape Elizabeth’s Camilla Grosso, left, and Kelsey Kennedy run together during the girls’ mile at last week’s meet in […]
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Weather's heating up and so is spring sports action-Southern edition
Scarborough sophomore third baseman Dominic Spina tags out a Portland baserunner during the Red Storm’s 4-2 home loss Tuesday. Scarborough goalie Ben Hughes denies South Portland’s Aidan Schifano during the Red Riots’ 15-3 victory last week. Cape Elizabeth’s Camilla Grosso, left, and Kelsey Kennedy run together during the girls’ mile at last week’s meet in […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Weather's heating up and so is spring sports action-Southern edition
Scarborough sophomore third baseman Dominic Spina tags out a Portland baserunner during the Red Storm’s 4-2 home loss Tuesday. Scarborough goalie Ben Hughes denies South Portland’s Aidan Schifano during the Red Riots’ 15-3 victory last week. Cape Elizabeth’s Camilla Grosso, left, and Kelsey Kennedy run together during the girls’ mile at last week’s meet in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Softball: Gorham ramps up late, bests Bonny Eagle 6-1
STANDISH—Bonny Eagle hung tight with visiting Gorham through four innings on Monday afternoon, but the Rams’ bats woke up in the late going, and looked their best in the very last inning. Gorham tallied four in the seventh – Grace McGouldrick, Kiana Tracey, Sarah Juskiewicz and Morgan Roast all scored – to top the Scots […]
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Tuesday’s NBA roundup: Paul pours in 41 as Rockets oust Jazz
Chris Paul scores a playoff career high and advances to the conference finals for the first time in his career.