They are charged with aggravated animal cruelty in the case of a Boston terrier-pug mix stolen from its owner in Winter Harbor and later found dead.
September 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth entrepreneur wants girls 'to know they have a place' in business
YARMOUTH — Gabrielle Melchionda’s business all started with a failing math grade. About 27 years later, her Mad Gab’s natural and organic body care products are sold throughout the U.S. and Canada. Now, Melchionda said she’d like to focus on the “pillar” of her business by formalizing Gab’s Girls, which is a mixture of mentoring, internship and apprenticeship […]
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Worker injured when industrial lift topples over in Portland’s Old Port
A worker painting the side of a building fell into Center Street when a scissor lift toppled over.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sale to Canadian company will give Portland-based Ready Seafood ‘a much bigger tool box’
The deal with Premium Brands of Vancouver arose out of Ready Seafood’s search for a partner to build a new facility in Saco.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former senator Jon Kyl to replace John McCain in Senate
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey planned to make the announcement Tuesday. It was revealed in a tweet by McCain’s widow, Cindy McCain.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland council set to vote on housing funding
PORTLAND — When councilors return to their twice-monthly meeting schedule on Wednesday, Sept. 5, they will first learn about a proposed moratorium on marijuana caregiving operations. That workshop beings at 4 p.m. in City Hall, followed by a 5:30 meeting to vote on a new contract for city firefighters and funding options for affordable housing initiatives. […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
EPA’s internal watchdog finds no reason for $3.5 million in extra security for former chief
Scott Pruitt, who resigned his job as head of the EPA this summer, faced a barrage of criticism from both sides of the political aisle for millions in additional spending on security, travel and perks.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick senior college lands at Seeds Center
BRUNSWICK — Students at Mid Coast Senior College will experience more than just new classes next week. Theywill also enjoy learning in a new location. When classes resume Sept. 10, many will be taught at Brunswick Landing’s Seeds Center at 29 Burbank Ave. Courses were formerly taught at Southern New Hampshire University’s regional center at 10 […]
Posted inTimes Record
Fires spoil holiday weekend
BATH A pair of fires displaced a family in Brunswick and some residents of a Bath senior housing complex over Labor Day weekend, but didn’t cause any injuries. A group of elderly residents at Seacliff Apartments in Bath escaped safely after fire broke out inside one of the building’s 36 units on Saturday morning. The […]
Posted inTimes Record
Talent abounds even away from the stage
BRUNSWICK The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival isn’t just about enjoying music, it’s about catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Throughout the festival this past weekend, a steady stream of performers crossed the stage to put on a show for attendees. Away from the stage, the campground comes alive with banjo plucking, […]