BOSTON — On the final day of their record-setting season, the AL East champion Boston Red Sox picked up a few more titles. Mookie Betts had another hit to coast to the big league batting championship and J.D. Martinez won the RBI crown on Sunday as the Red Sox headed into the playoffs with their […]
October 2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Verdict in Belgrade police shootout case now up to the judge
Scott Bubar is charged with aggravated attempted murder of a police officer.
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Posted inLife & Culture
Concert review: Solid guest conductor opens Portland Symphony Orchestra’s transition season
Jeffrey Kahane is the first up filling in on the podium before the new music director starts.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Myers inducted into NYA Athletic Hall of Fame
Longtime North Yarmouth Academy coach Bruce Myers gives an induction speech Friday after being inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Myers coached hockey, tennis and was best known for his coaching of lacrosse. He also served as Assistant Director of Development, Alumni Relations Director and the founder of the NYA holiday craft fair, […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Carson, McCreight care about all of us
Since moving to Maine, we’ve watched the governor and some legislators use a battering ram on anyone who didn’t agree with them. But we’ve also been pleasantly surprised to see the dedication and commitment of our town’s state legislators. We’ve talked with both Senate District 24 Sen. Everett “Brownie” Carson, D-Brunswick, and House District 51 […]
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NYA names girls' basketball coach
North Yarmouth Academy Monday named Tom Robinson to take over the varsity girls’ basketball coaching position. Robinson went 68-31 as the NYA boys’ coach between 2003-07 and has recently served as an assistant coach with the Cape Elizabeth girls’ program. “I’m very grateful for this opportunity, as NYA is a special place,” said Robinson. “I have […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rare calico lobster caught off Pine Point
The crustacean’s coloring occurs about once in every 30 million lobsters.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Glidden for Scarborough Board of Education
Amy Glidden and I have been lifelong friends since fifth grade, so I can attest to her strong character and desire to make a positive difference in all that she does. She is committed, thoughtful, collaborative and ethical. Amy is passionate about the importance of providing a quality education to all children. I am proud […]
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October arrives, fall sports fun just beginning-Portland edition
Waynflete’s Askar Houssein eludes the NYA goalie during the Flyers’ dramatic 2-1, overtime, come-from-behind victory last week. (Ed. Note: For the complete Deering-Falmouth and Waynflete-NYA boys’ soccer and Deering-Portland field hockey game stories, with photos, see theforecaster.net) The calendar has flipped from September to October and the drama continues to rise. By this time next […]
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South Portland approves new plan for Knightville tavern
The plan for Big Babe’s Tavern now includes a small inn instead of condos.