Christopher E. Williams, 27, is charged in the Circle K and Subway robberies, both on the east side of the city, police said.
October 2018
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Small town to big screen: Amazon Studios taps Cape Elizabeth native as co-head of movies
CAPE ELIZABETH — From Portland Head Light to the Hollywood sign, and “Little Women” to “Beautiful Boy,” Julie Rapaport has worked her way from Maine to the capitol of the film industry. Last week, Amazon Studios announced Rapaport’s promotion to co-head of movies, reporting to studio Head Jennifer Salke. She is tasked with building a slate […]
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Maine candidates aim for civility after firebrand governor
AUGUSTA — Maine’s outgoing firebrand Republican governor has railed on his perceived opponents with fury and gusto over an eight-year term marked by profanity-laced controversy and a failed impeachment attempt. The four candidates running to succeed the governor who calls himself “Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular” are promising a more collaborative approach. Candidates […]
Posted inTimes Record
USM president says retired professor went ‘rogue’ in offering trip to lobby Collins as college course
The University of Southern Maine’s president defended the institution Wednesday night, saying a retired professor acted in a “rogue manner” when she offered students a “pop-up” course and college credit to take a bus to Washington, D.C., with demonstrators planning to urge Sen. Susan Collins to oppose confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. President […]
Posted inTimes Record
U.S. fishermen lose quota in new fishing pact with Canada
American fishermen are losing thousands of pounds of valuable fishing quota under a new catch share agreement with Canada. Fishermen from the U.S. and Canada seek haddock, cod and flounder on Georges Bank, which is a critical fishing ground east of New England. The two countries craft a catch share agreement every year. Under the […]
Posted inTimes Record
Missing teacher had anxiety, sought help the day before disappearing, husband says
A North Yarmouth elementary teacher who disappeared from her home overnight Sunday had sought emergency medical help and had a “safety assessment” earlier that day after experiencing anxiety, her husband said. “Sunday morning, Kristin was experiencing what I would call some anxiety and she expressed that she had some sleepless nights and was worried,” Jay Westra said […]
Posted inTimes Record
Provocative remarks by Maine’s governor over the years
Maine’s outgoing firebrand Republican governor has railed on his perceived opponents with fury and gusto over an eight-year term marked by profanity-laced controversy and a failed impeachment attempt. But the four candidates running to succeed the governor who calls himself “Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular” have promised a more collaborative approach. Here’s a […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
FBI investigation of Kavanaugh appears limited in scope
The investigation appeared to have focused mainly on Ford’s allegations, but several people who said they had information on Kavanaugh’s behavior said they have not been interviewed.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath council OKs purchase of dump truck, TIF budgets
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the purchase of a new public works dump truck, while green-lighting budgets for three tax increment financing districts. The panel also made final decisions on a contract rezoning for a new coffee shop and a decision on outdoor wood burners. First approvals came Sept. 5. The […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Britain directly blames Russia for broad range of cyberattacks
The accusation was unusually forthright in blaming Russia’s military intelligence for 6 separate attacks.