FREEPORT — Book donations are being accepted through May 4 for Freeport Community Library’s annual book sale, May 5-10. Also on Friday, a preview night fundraiser will be held from 5-8 p.m. For $10, those who attend will have the first pick of popular books. Books, DVDs and CDs in good condition will be accepted from noon-5 […]
May 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth locker room drive scores $20K gift
FALMOUTH — The girls’ locker room project at the Family Ice Center received a $20,000 gift from an anonymous donor, according to Godfrey Wood, the center’s president. With fundraising now at almost half of the total project cost, “We’re on the final stretch,” Wood said in a press release late last week. The $250,000 project includes […]
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Analysis: In 466 days, President Trump has made 3,001 false or misleading claims
That’s an average of nearly 6.5 claims a day.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Volunteers needed for Falmouth300 event
FALMOUTH — Volunteers are needed to help with Falmouth Fest & Old Home Days, one of three signature 300th celebration events to be held this year. The festival is expected to attract several thousand people to Community Park on May 26, according to Erin Bishop Cadigan, the town’s tercentennial coordinator. Volunteer opportunities include selling tickets, set-up […]
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Falmouth Kitchen Tour is Saturday
FALMOUTH — The annual Falmouth Kitchen Tour will be held Saturday, May 5. This year’s beneficiary is The Lucky Puppy Rescue, based in Kennebunkport. Tickets for the tour, which runs from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., are $30 and are only available online at www.mainekitchentours.com. Attendees are also asked to bring donations of dog food, treats, puppy […]
Posted inNation & World
Pentagon to determine whether Ronny Jackson will face investigation
A spokesman says the Pentagon’s inspector general has received the allegations and is looking into the issue further to see if a formal probe is necessary.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Topsham Hannaford recalls ground beef
TOPSHAM — The Hannaford supermarket at 49 Topsham Fair Mall Road announced a single-store product recall on 80 percent lean ground beef, according to a news release from company spokesman Eric Blom. The 80 percent lean ground beef purchased Monday, April 23, with a sell-by date of April 24, may contain metal fragments and should […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pence’s doctor accused Ronny Jackson of misconduct while treating second lady
Jackson allegedly shared private information about Karen Pence’s health.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Rehabing the rehab: Portland's Barron Center at a turning point
PORTLAND — With a staffing shortage and an abundance of private-care competitors, the Mathew I. & Evelyn A. Barron Center is at a crossroads. “We tend to take on folks other facilities do not take on,” Administrator Ryan Francis said April 23 about the center’s traditional role of serving patients without private insurance through long-term care and […]
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Trump: Leak of Mueller questions in Russia probe ‘disgraceful’
His tweet comes after the New York Times publishes the nearly four dozen questions the special counsel gave to Trump’s attorneys.