U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders attends a Labor Day breakfast organized by the New Hampshire AFL-CIO, but does not mention the 2020 presidential race or whether he plans to join it.
September 2018
Posted inMaine, News
Brunswick homeowner burning weeds accidently torches house
The Brunswick Fire Department was called to 304 Maine St. around 10:30 a.m. Monday by the homeowner after the side of the house caught fire, said Capt. David Hunter.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Sanford police seek leads after vandals spray paint home
A white house on Nottingham Drive was vandalized sometime overnight from Sept. 1 to 2, according to police.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Local teams out to fast start-Portland edition
Cheverus’ Nick Hutton races through the Massabesic defense during the Stags’ 43-6 home win Saturday. Portland’s Zack Elowitch bulls over a Windham defender during the Bulldogs’ 49-0 victory in Friday’s regular season opener. Elowitch had 203 yards and scored twice. (Ed. Note: For the complete Portland-Windham football game story, with a box score and photos, […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Labor activists march in Portland to call for universal health care, earned sick leave
The Labor Day breakfast, followed by a march, is heavily attended by Democratic state legislators and candidates for office.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Events will promote electric, hybrid cars
Several events will be held Sept. 9-16 as part of the eighth annual National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide campaign to heighten awareness about plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and hybrid-electric cars. Falmouth, Cumberland and Yarmouth on Sept. 9 from noon-3 p.m. will host a joint Ride & Drive at TideSmart Global, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Fire damages Brunswick home
BRUNSWICK A fire damaged a home at 304 Maine St. Monday morning, displacing the family who lives there. The fire was reported just before 11 a.m. No one was hurt. According to Brunswick Fire Department Captain David Hunter, the homeowner was burning weeds with a propane torch which sparked the fire. She was on the […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Entries sought for Yarmouth Art Festival
YARMOUTH — Entries are open for the 10th annual Yarmouth Art Festival, Oct. 24-27 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road. Submissions are accepted online at www.yarmouthartfestival.com and must be completed by Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. The show will be open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 24-26, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. An artists’ reception, including […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Main Street detours planned in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Main Street under Route 1 will be closed from the evening of Friday, Sept. 7, through the morning of Monday, Sept. 10, as overpass construction continues. During this time, all vehicle, bike and pedestrian traffic will be prohibited. According to a news release from the town, westbound drivers will be detoured to Route 1 […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth library to hold fall book sale, annual meeting
FALMOUTH — The fall book sale to benefit Falmouth Memorial Library’s operating budget will be held Sept. 14, 15 and 16 at the Mason-Motz Activity Center on Middle Road. A sneak peek will be held 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, with an admission cost of $5. The sale runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and […]