Ballots must be returned to the voting place or city clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.
October 2018
Posted inMaine
Rabid skunk discovered near Bath golf course
The Bath Police Department responded to a report of a sick skunk on Wednesday and killed it.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump’s plan to visit Pittsburgh on day of shooting victims’ funerals stirs debate
The suspect in the synagogue massacre, Robert Bowers, is expressionless as he appears in court in a wheelchair.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth librarian hopes to preserve local voices, memories
YARMOUTH — In an era when digital files can be recorded, sent and deleted instantly, librarian Jeff Eastman is striving to create something more permanent. Eastman is behind two new Merrill Memorial Library audio projects called Audio Clips and Storytime Forever. His inspiration for Audio Clips, an oral history project that will allow Yarmouth residents to […]
Posted inElection 2018, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race
Gale admits to past extramarital affairs, but denies the accusations of sexual misconduct that the Maine Democratic Party cited when it asked him to withdraw.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Anger toward media spreads into local communities
While President Donald Trump’s attacks on the media are usually centered on national outlets like CNN and The New York Times, the attitudes unleashed have filtered down to journalists covering news in local communities across the country.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Grant boosts help for domestic abuse victims in Cumberland County
PORTLAND — A 15-month, $50,000 grant to Cumberland County will be passed on to Maine Pretrial Services and Through These Doors to help the nonprofits dovetail services and resources to help protect victims of domestic violence. “We are really excited about this; working with a national grant is phenomenal,” Jen LaChance, director of advocacy and victim […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, New England, News, Sports
Tom Caron: In October, Red Sox answered all the questions from doubters
From Joe Kelly to Jackie Bradley Jr., Boston’s roster came up huge in the most important month.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland school breaks classroom walls with outdoor learning space
PORTLAND — When kindergartners at Ocean Avenue Elementary School got a sneak peek at the school’s new outdoor classroom last week, teacher Christen Boyd asked them a series of questions, such as what they could see, feel and hear. Their answers included, “pretty colored leaves,” “I feel cold,” and “the wind.” “This is our outdoor classroom […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Where to vote in northern suburbs
FALMOUTH — Voters will be electing a governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, members of the Legislature and deciding a variety of state and local ballot measures on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Same-day voter registration is allowed in Maine, and the polls will be open at the following locations and times in the Northern Forecaster coverage area: […]