Special thanks to the Bath Farmer’s Market This the season of giving, and I wanted to take a moment to thank the Bath Farmer’s Market as well as all of their patrons for their generosity at the Market the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The children of Georgetown Central School have made it a tradition to go […]
2018
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick veterans seek $250K for plaza project
BRUNSWICK — A $250,000 fundraising campaign is underway to build a veterans plaza at the Town Mall on Maine Street, with an eye toward completion by Veterans Day 2019. The monument, which received approvals from the Town Council in February and Village Review Board in September, will incorporate granite stones representing veterans of all branches […]
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Arizona governor taps Martha McSally to fill Senate seat held by McCain
She had lost a close race to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema for the state’s other seat.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, New England
Couple accused of sex trafficking of Chinese women due in Portland court
The couple are accused of using a messaging system in China to entice women to come to the U.S. on tourist visas.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Police ID suspect in armed robbery at Gorham bakery outlet
Erroll Gethers GORHAM — An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect in a bold daytime armed robbery at the Freihofers/Nissen Bakery Outlet in Gorham on Dec. 13. Police have identified the suspect as Erroll Gethers, 56. “He should be considered armed and dangerous,” Deputy Police Chief Christopher Sanborn said in a press release […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland school community makes ‘show of strength’
PORTLAND — Presumpscot may be the smallest of the city’s mainland elementary schools, but supporters say that doesn’t mean it should constantly be at risk of being closed or not having its infrastructure needs met. Presumpscot is just as vibrant and vital to its neighborhood as any other school in the district, according to its backers, […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Saying ‘you sold your country out,’ judge tells Michael Flynn his plea may not keep him out of prison
The judge delays sentencing for President Trump’s former national security adviser, giving him time to cooperate more with investigators.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Medical Center gets final OK for Portland expansion
PORTLAND — The third and final phase of the $525 million expansion of Maine Medical Center was approved Monday by the Planning Board. The board approved the construction of a six-story office building that will replace the 360,000-square-foot staff parking garage at the corner of Congress and Gilman streets. In a press release Tuesday, MMC spokesman […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland ready to harvest energy from solar farm
PORTLAND — With the flip of a switch, the sun is shining on City Hall and Merrill Auditorium. On Tuesday, the city and ReVision Energy began drawing power from the solar farm at the capped landfill on Ocean Avenue. The 2,800-plus solar panels spread over 4.3 acres on top of the 45-acre landfill site are expected to […]
Posted inTimes Record
Driver accused in high-speed chase and crash that injured 4 says he’s not guilty
A man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase Sunday in Raymond that ended in a crash that injured four people was ordered held on at least $25,000 bail during his first appearance in court Monday. Police allege that Dale H. Tucker, 29, of Casco crashed his 2007 Chevy Cobalt into two other vehicles on Route […]