PORTLAND — The wish list may not have changed much, but the odds of it getting filled may have increased. With Democratic Party majorities in the Legislature, and incoming Democratic Gov. Janet Mills set to be inaugurated Jan. 2, 2019, city councilors on Dec. 13 met with nearly all of the city’s legislative delegation to […]
2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Review
Review: ‘Magic of Christmas’ is back to where it once belonged
The show is running for the 39th year.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills picks official from Attorney General’s Office to be Maine’s finance chief
The Democratic governor-elect says she will nominate Kirsten Figueroa as commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
Posted inMaine
Boiler breakdown closes South Portland middle school Monday
Memorial Middle School is targeted for a $50 million consolidated middle school replacement project that would be funded by the state.
Posted inNation & World
Jesuits release list of 13 priests named in credible accusations of child sexual abuse
The list dates back to 1950 and includes five priests still living.
Posted inLife & Culture
Actor Geoffrey Rush accused of sexually inappropriate behavior
‘Orange Is the New Black’ actress Yael Stone says the actor danced naked in front of her, watched her while she showered and sent her erotic texts.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Capitol Notebook: Old conflicts will confront new DHHS chief
Jeanne Lambrew, a Cape Elizabeth native, agreed last week to take on the hardest job in state government. The former Obama administration official and health policy expert was nominated by Gov.-elect Janet Mills to head the Department of Health and Human Services, a behemoth tasked with oversight of the crucial social service functions of state […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
The Universal Notebook: The spirit of Christmas
Happy holidays, dear readers, and best wishes to all Maine people regardless of how they worship this time of year. These short cold days and long dark nights provide an annual occasion for deep reflection, whether upon the divine or the natural. Either way, we are reminded that this world is a miracle. Not to […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Unbelievably magical’: Backstage at Portland Ballet’s ‘Victorian Nutcracker’
PORTLAND — The gentle pitter-patter of pointe shoes filled the stage. Backstage crew members assembled large Victorian set pieces and the orchestra’s tuning sounds echoed throughout the theatre. It was 6:15 p.m. Dec. 6 and the final dress rehearsal for Portland Ballet’s “Victorian Nutcracker” was about to begin. As the biggest show of Portland Ballet’s […]
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Wet, heavy snow clears out after causing slide-offs, spin-outs during morning commute
The ocean storm dropped 5.3 inches on South Portland, and less on other parts of southern Maine, before it cleared out in time for the afternoon commute.