BRUNSWICK — Volunteers of America Northern New England will welcome American Legion Auxiliary National President Kathy Dungan for a tour at Cabin in the Woods. Dungan is traveling on a nationwide tour, and will stop in Maine Friday. Dungan will have the opportunity to learn about veteran support efforts in Maine including a tour and […]
October 2018
Posted inCops & Courts
Overall crime in Maine declines for 6th straight year, while rape reports increase
The 448 reported rapes in 2017 is a 17 percent jump from 2016, a rise that some attribute to increased reporting by victims who feel empowered by the national conversation about sexual harassment and assault.
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Posted inTimes Record
Red Cross calls for blood donors
As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after Hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough will bridge funding gap for new Public Safety Building
SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Oct. 18 agreed that rather than scaling back plans, alternative revenue sources should be explored to bridge a $420,000 gap left between the estimated and actual cost of a new public safety building. Two roadblocks that have impeded the anticipated start date for construction back in August/September were explained by the […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine’s candidates for governor field questions on economy and energy at fast-paced debate
AUGUSTA — The four candidates for governor fielded questions about Maine’s economy, workforce shortages, energy prices and other topics Wednesday night during a fast-paced but largely friendly debate in front of business leaders. The candidates – Democrat Janet Mills, Republican Shawn Moody and independents Alan Caron and Terry Hayes – agreed on many topics, including […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine news briefs: Truckers to salute toddler hit by tanker; Prosecutors want to try parents together for child’s death
Truckers to salute toddler hit by tanker on highway BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Drivers of dump trucks, motorcycles, busses and cars hope their planned convoy will bring joy to a two-year-old boy hit by a tanker truck on the highway. The organizers of the convoy hope as many as 500 pickup trucks and other vehicles […]
Posted inTimes Record
More wind is on the way just as Maine recovers from latest power outages
Forecasters are calling for more damaging winds and another round of power outages Thursday, just two days after high winds knocked out power to more than 95,000 Central Maine Power Co. customers and more than 10,000 Emera Maine customers. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the entire state that will take […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bar Harbor council vote confirms what we pretty much knew: The Cat isn’t coming back to Portland
Bay Ferries Ltd. will move its high-speed ferry to Bar Harbor as part of a lease agreement approved by the town.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Support Ankeles for Brunswick Town Council
I would like to strongly support Dan Ankeles in his campaign to serve on the Town Council as an at-large member. I have always found Dan to be a hardworking, energetic person who cares about his neighbors. He’s very clearly committed to our community. The Council would benefit from Dan’s ongoing experience working for the […]
Posted inNation & World, News
California’s housing shortage strains budgets, forces families to rent out bedrooms
Salinas, an inland farming community, has been designated one of America’s least affordable places to live, and residents lack faith that politicians understand the reality of the region’s housing crisis.