Maine State Police said Alexander Mcinnis, 29, was driving south on Route 35 when he crossed the center line and hit another motorist.
September 2018
Posted inBusiness, Sports
Nike signs deal with Kaepernick for ‘Just do it’ ad campaign
The former San Francisco 49er quarterback, who has not played in the NFL in several seasons, will be the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary campaign.
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Local teams out to fast start-MidCoast edition
Brunswick’s Cameron Daly tries to knock the ball past the Mt. Blue goalkeeper during the teams’ 2-2 season-opening draw last week. Brunswick’s Isabella Banks shields the ball from a Mt. Blue defender during the Dragons’ 6-0 win last week. The fall sports season has begun and early results have been promising for local teams. The […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Local teams out to fast start-Northern edition
Yarmouth’s Camden Miller looks for running room during the Clippers’ 21-19 loss at Oak Hill in Saturday’s season opener. Freeport goalie Katelyn Rouleau robs Greely’s Maddy Perfetti during the Falcons’ 5-2 victory in last week’s regular season opener. North Yarmouth Academy’s Chris Hamblett runs in last week’s season-opening cross country meet at last week’s four-team […]
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Housing agencies snare federal grants
PORTLAND — The Portland Housing Authority is the leading recipient of new federal funding announced by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. PHA will receive $297,000 of the $1.06 million in funding for affordable housing and “supportive services for persons with disabilities,” according to an Aug. 29 press release. Other funding recipients include the Westbrook Housing Authority, […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Buy Local awards up for grabs
PORTLAND — Portland Buy Local is inviting the public to vote for nominees for Indie Biz Awards in 11 categories. Voting can be done at https://bit.ly/2oojBfX through Sept. 15, according to an Aug. 28 press release. Categories are Flavor of Portland, Healthy Portland, Environmental Hero, Portland’s Best Kept Secret, Portland Ambassador, Made in Portland, Business to Business, Creative Crusader, Best New Business, Portland Icon, and Local […]
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Nason’s Corner residents unwavering in opposition to Portland homeless shelter
PORTLAND — That Bayside should no longer be home to the city’s homeless shelter is not in dispute. But the city’s proposal for a new shelter on outer Brighton Avenue continues to generate staunch opposition. On Saturday, Sept. 8, city officials will host an 11 a.m. community forum at the University of Southern Maine’s Hannaford Hall, […]
Posted inNation & World
Tropical-force winds from Gordon knock out power on Gulf Coast
The tropical storm strengthened as it approached the coast Tuesday night.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Deep divides on display in chaotic opening day of Kavanaugh confirmation hearing
While Brett Kavanaugh says he would not judge cases based on his own views, Democrats call for a delay in the confirmation and protesters disrupt the proceedings.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland council to reconsider quiet railroad zones
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council is reconsidering some residents’ requests for quiet zones at the town’s four railroad crossings. The panel will hold a special meeting on the requests at Town Hall, 290 Tuttle Road, at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, prior to the council’s regular 7 p.m. meeting. The Town Council in 2011 had […]