The state has the distinction of the nation’s highest drug overdose death rate.
2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Award-winning Falmouth business proves age is only a number
FALMOUTH — Darlene Field, 75, was at a time in her life when she needed to reinvent herself, so she went back to work. She’s been working at Couleur Collection, a women’s clothing store in the Shops at Falmouth Village on Route 1, for nearly five months and said the working environment is just what she […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mercy Hospital takes another step toward relocation to Fore River Parkway
It files a certificate of need application with the state in anticipation of moving from State Street to its newer and more modern campus in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
‘Laverne’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies at 75
She co-starred in ‘Laverne & Shirley’ and was the first woman to direct a movie that earned more than $100 million.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
In appeal, Poliquin asks court to block certification of Golden’s 2nd District win
The Republican wants an emergency injunction until federal judges can weigh his constitutional objections to ranked-choice voting.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Hearing delayed for couple accused of sex trafficking in New England
The New Hampshire residents are accused of enticing women in China to come to the United States to work in the sex industry.
Posted inSports
Manchester United sacks embattled manager Jose Mourinho
The Premier League club is off to its worst 17-game start since 1990-91.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council likes Knightville zoning proposals
SOUTH PORTLAND — Councilors last week showed support for proposed amendments to Knightville zoning developed by the city’s Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee. The council is also considering changes to its standing rules, as recommended by City Manager Scott Morelli, that include eliminating council workshops and instead starting meetings a half hour earlier to accomodate workshop issues. Council meetings […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Couple sues family of Maine motorcyclist killed in charitable ride
The two were injured in the chain-reaction crash in Augusta.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New Falmouth police chief promises to 'embrace' controversy
FALMOUTH — On his first day as the new police chief, John Kilbride said it would be his mission to ensure that the officers working for him are “honest, respectful and compassionate” and that they serve the community “with valor and empathy.” Kilbride takes over from former Chief Ed Tolan, who retired Dec. 14 after a […]