October 2018 – Page 311 – The Portland Press Herald

Here's Something: You did the right thing, Sen. Collins

by John Balentine October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

I am proud of Maine’s senator, our senator, Susan Collins. When it really mattered, she came through for what was right. While she could have caved to peer pressure and confusion, she voted for now-Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh despite a well-choreographed smear campaign. Collins stood up for what she believed was right and became the […]

American Journal

Campaign signs removed from roundabouts

by Michael Kelley October 11, 2018October 18, 2018

GORHAM — Campaign signs that were removed from roundabouts on the Rines Bypass were violating state regulations. The Maine Department of Transportation took down the signs, Town Council Chairman Benjamin Hartwell said last week. “The issue with the roundabouts is one of public safety, people should be paying attention to the intersection and other cars, […]

Times Record

Brunswick starts new chapter with Kate Furbish school, says goodbye to Jordan Acres

by Hannah LaClaire October 10, 2018November 12, 2019

BRUNSWICK — When kindergarten students Tallulah Augustine and Callen Sutton drove their pint-sized shovels into the dirt on Wednesday, they became not only the youngest construction crew members ever, but also launched the building of a new elementary school they’ll be attending in a few years. District officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for […]

Sports

Wednesday’s Sports Digest: Bruins avoid Sox conflict, move up Saturday’s game

by Staff and news service report October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

The Bruins will now play the Red Wings at 3 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

Southern Maine’s growing dance scene steps it up with a month of performances

October 10, 2018

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Freeport caps stellar regular season with Senior Night win over Greely

by Michael Hoffer October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Freeport’s field hockey team rushes to senior goalie Katelyn Rouleau at the conclusion of Wednesday’s 6-1 home win over Greely in the teams’ regular season finale. Freeport senior Alexa Koenig battles Greely senior Maggie McCormick for the ball as Falcons senior Kerry Lefebvre looks on. FREEPORT—As summer gave way to fall once and for all […]