Without cold water protective gear, water temperatures in the 40s ‘will incapacitate even a good swimmer in minutes,’ the National Weather Service warns.
May 2018
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport, Brunswick volunteers honored for service
AUGUSTA — The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism last week recognized outstanding service from across the state, but two of the biggest honorees were from Brunswick and Freeport. Brunswick resident Howard Bliss was named Volunteer of the Year at the April 23 ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the state Capitol, and Freeport Community […]
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Guitar legend Gibson seeks bankruptcy protection
Founded in 1894, the company has struggled with debt in recent years.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Spring sports season off to rainy, dramatic start-Northern edition
The North Yarmouth Academy boys’ lacrosse team shows its support for slain Somerset County Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Eugene Cole prior to Saturday’s home game against Gardiner. The Panthers won, 9-8, in overtime, to improve to 3-0. Greely senior Kelsey Currier prepares to launch a double during the Rangers’ 3-2 home win over Yarmouth Saturday. Falmouth junior […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Media coverage prompts port-a-potty arson suspect to give up, police say
Old Orchard Beach police say the teenager from Saco was in town to visit someone and was intoxicated when he started the fires.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland’s cruise ship season arrives early
PORTLAND — The city is looking forward to a record-breaking year of visits by cruise ships, while Nova Scotia ferry service has been reduced. The first of 118 cruise ship visits occurred April 25 with the arrival of the Artania, which carries as many as 1,200 passengers and 520 crew members. The arrival of the Artania […]
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Two Maine men plead not guilty to federal health care fraud charges
Abdirashid Ahmed, 38, of Lewiston and Garat Osman, 32, of Auburn, who served as Somali interpreters, stand accused of accepting kickbacks for directing patients to a certain provider.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Does Tom Brady feel appreciated by Patriots? ‘I plead the fifth!’ he says
The Patriots quarterback confirms he’ll play this season – and hopes to play into his mid-40s.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
State OKs 11-district regional school service center
AUGUSTA — The state Department of Education has approved a regional service center that includes 11 southern Maine school districts. The Greater Sebago Educational Alliance Regional Service Center includes public schools in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Brunswick, Gorham, Regional School Unit 5 (Freeport, Durham, Pownal), Regional School Unit 6/School Administrative District 6 (Buxton, […]
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Work at Portland International Jetport will alter flight patterns, increase noise
PORTLAND — Repairs to a taxiway at the Portland International Jetport are expected to make life noisier for some area residents. The city announced Tuesday that the work planned from May 14-June 15 will require a change in flight patterns and have more aircraft taking off and landing over some areas of the city, South Portland, […]