HARPSWELL — The town is now one of only eight in the state to receive the highest bond rating from Standard & Poor’s. The town got a AAA rating for $3.5 million in general obligation bonds it will issue for the Mitchell Field pier demolition. Moody’s Investors Service, the second agency to evaluate Harpswell, gave […]
2018
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senators, including Collins and King, press Trump officials on guarding ballots
‘I hear no sense of urgency to really get on top of this issue,’ Collins tells the secretary of Homeland Security.
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Posted inCops & Courts
Maine man and friend charged with deserting Army base
The two men apparently drove together from their base at Fort Campbell, Georgia, to Maine.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Fishermen: South Portland pier 'just needs a shave, haircut'
PORTLAND — Several fishermen added their input to the vision for the South Portland’s public pier, with their main concerns focused on parking and protection from northeasterly winds. Assistant City Manager Joshua Reny said the meeting, held at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland March 19, was called to gather input from those […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Cumberland County district attorney won’t seek term No. 8
Five people have filed paperwork to run for the district attorney’s job, which Stephanie Anderson has held for 27 years.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
White House: Leaking Trump’s briefing notes for his Putin call is ‘fireable’
The White House wouldn’t confirm that Trump was warned ‘DO NOT CONGRATULATE’ Putin.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Skiing off into the sunset: Bob Morse’s nearly 50-year coaching career comes to a close
YARMOUTH and STANDISH—All good things must come to an end and a really, really good thing recently had a storybook ending. After nearly a half century as an educator and coach, Bob Morse said farewell to Yarmouth last month, but not before leading the Clippers girls’ Nordic ski team to yet another state championship. Morse, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports
Men's Lacrosse: USM falls to Norwich
GORHAM—Norwich sprang out early at USM on Saturday afternoon, March 17, grabbing the game’s first three goals and never looking back. The Cadets led 9-3 to start the fourth quarter, but a strong Huskies’ run in the waning minutes cut their deficit to 10-6 at the final buzzer. “We knew the Cadets are a very […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Women's Lacrosse: Saint Joe's extends hot start with win over USM
STANDISH—St. Joseph’s College moved to 3-0 with a home win vs. the University of Southern Maine on Thursday, March 15. Kayla Kelly (York, Maine) netted six goals to lead the Monks in triumphing 11-7 over the Huskies. “We expected a lot of athleticism from their offense and defense,” said USM head coach Ashley Durepo, “and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports
Men's Baseball: USM's Komulainen named Rookie of the Week
GORHAM–The Little East Conference released its weekly awards list covering March 12-18 on Monday the 19th, with USM freshman Jason Komulainen (pitcher/catcher) garnering Rookie of the Week honors. Komulainen, a Gorham native and Gorham High School Graduate, appeared in his first six collegiate games last week, hitting safely in all six and recording multiple hits […]