By John McDonald
May 2018
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth employee to receive top Walmart honor
FALMOUTH — Even in the face of a belligerent customer who threatened to sue her and her employer, Lisa Taylor didn’t back down. She ended up saving the elderly man $2,500, after he was contacted by scammers who told him that he must wire them the money. For that act of compassion and courage, Taylor received […]
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Science
Emerald ash borer makes long-dreaded appearance in Maine, but not where it was expected
State and federal entomologists believed the destructive pest would show up near the New Hampshire border, not hundreds of miles to the north.
Posted inNation & World
At age 114, this South African man thinks it’s time to quit smoking
It’s not only Fredie Blum’s long life that has made him a local celebrity, he is also still married.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Somali man who settled in Maine accused of using another man’s name to apply for papers
Hussien Noor Hussien, who came to Maine in 2004, was arrested last week in Vermont and faces three charges related to falsifying applications.
Posted inSports
Serena Williams wins first Grand Slam match as a mom
Returning and wearing her famed catsuit, Williams won in straight sets.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Regional legislative primaries uncontested
AUGUSTA — Legislative candidates in districts representing Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport, Cheabeague Island, Durham and Pownal are uncontested in the June 12 party primaries. In Senate District 24, which covers Freeport, Brunswick and Harpswell, incumbent Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is running for re-election. The Republican candidate is Susan Waserott. In Senate District 25, which […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Boys Lacrosse: Bonny Eagle wears Lake Region down, zooms past them late
NAPLES—Bonny Eagle hashed four goals back-to-back-to-back-to-back early in the third quarter at Lake Region on Friday evening, May 25, putting critical distance between themselves and the Lakers. Max Zygaldo tallied two in the stretch, and John Merrill and Chris Roberts tallied one apiece, propelling the Scots forward to a 15-9 W. “I’m liking how we’re […]