SULLIVAN (AP) — A Maine conservation group is beginning the process of removing a granite dam in Sullivan, Maine, as part of project to make a brook more accessible to fish. The Downeast Salmon Federation says it’s starting the work on Monday. The group says the removal of the dam from Smelt Brook is “part […]
September 2018
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland tech school to launch cybersecurity curriculum
PORTLAND — Portland Arts and Technology High School will be the first career and technical school in the state to offer its students training in cybersecurity. The goal, according to Kevin Stilphen, director at PATHS, is for students to learn the “principles of risk management, security architecture, incident handling, disaster recovery, and secure systems administration,” among […]
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5 ways Trump’s tariffs on China will affect you
Consumers will be harder hit with this round of tariffs, which will impact prices on a variety of goods such as tires, bicycles, backpacks and refrigerators.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Democrat faces independent challenger in Senate District 27
PORTLAND — State Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, is challenged by independent candidate Crystal Canney as he seeks a second term in state Senate District 27. “I am looking forward to working with new legislators and ones I have known,” Chipman said. Canney, who is making her first run for public office, said she decided to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland eyes moving town garage to riding stables
CUMBERLAND — A lingering question about where to move and expand the town’s cramped public works garage may finally be resolved. After considering 18 places, including a vacant area north of the Cumberland Fairgrounds and one next to the Town Forest, a proposal to move the 23 Drowne Road garage to a riding stable at 68 […]
Posted inTimes Record
Falcons suffer first loss
Cape Elizabeth’s boys soccer team has gone toe-to-toe with the best teams in Class B South this season and when the Capers can put the ball in the goal, they’re close to unstoppable. Monday evening at Hannaford Field, Cape Elizabeth High School welcomed another top contender in the region, Freeport, and the Capers proved that […]
Posted inNation & World
Russia blames Israel for shooting down of plane off Syria
The Russians said the plane was caught in crossfire.
Posted inTimes Record
United Way kicks off $1.75M campaign
Damariscotta — United Way of Mid Coast Maine kicked off its fall campaign for the community Sept. 13 with sights on a $1.75 million goal. “The people of our community need us to increase our gifts, improve our workplace campaigns, and bring in new donors,” said Volunteer Campaign Chair Joel Merry, who is the sheriff […]
Posted inTimes Record
Former Bath manager takes over in Standish
BATH — Former Bath City Manager Bill Giroux has been hired as the interim town manager of Standish. After 11 years working in Bath, Giroux retired as Bath city manager last year. Before that he served as the manager of Bowdoinham. He has also served stints in municipal government in Portland and Brunswick. As reported […]
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