NEW YORK — Clemson scored 90 points, a school record for the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, against Boston College on Thursday to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2011. Next up for the Tigers will be a very different kind of game against a very different kind of opponent: No. 1 Virginia. […]
2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
AP source: Dolphins’ Landry signs $16 million franchise tag
MIAMI — Jarvis Landry is now under contract with the Miami Dolphins, easing the path to a potential trade. The three-time Pro Bowl receiver signed his $16 million, one-year franchise tag Thursday, a person familiar with the situation said. The person confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins […]
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School district lengthens school times to offset snow days
BETHEL (AP) — A school district in Maine will lengthen the school day by an hour for the next month to make up for time lost because of snow days. David Murphy, superintendent of the Bethel-area school district, says Thursday was his district’s ninth school day of the year. WGME-TV reports his district includes four schools and […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
South Portland to meet with aquaculture experts about pier
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Local lobstermen and aquaculture operators have been invited to weigh in on the possible redevelopment of South Portland’s pier. City officials say they see an economic opportunity at the Portland Street Pier, particularly in the field of farming shellfish like mussels and oysters. A pier master plan concerning design and assessment […]
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Bill would help homeless opioid users with housing, care
AUGUSTA (AP) — At most 50 homeless opioid users could get access to treatment and housing under a Democrat’s bill. Democratic Rep. Drew Gattine’s bill would create a pilot project aiming to provide vulnerable opioid users with access to treatment for substance use disorders and stabling housing. His bill is set for a work session […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Maine emergency room overdose visits rise in 2017
AUGUSTA (AP) — A report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says Maine emergency room visits for opioid overdoses increased in the last year. According to the CDC, emergency department visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased by 34 percent between 2016 and 2017. New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all saw decreases in emergency […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough Library hosts fiber arts event
SCARBOROUGH – On Saturday, March 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Scarborough Public Library will be transformed into a fiber and textile center as artisans from around Maine gather to demonstrate an array of fiber arts techniques. Ongoing demonstrations and hands-on activities will be offered throughout the day, including crafts for children. Many […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough Library hosts fiber arts event
SCARBOROUGH – On Saturday, March 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Scarborough Public Library will be transformed into a fiber and textile center as artisans from around Maine gather to demonstrate an array of fiber arts techniques. Ongoing demonstrations and hands-on activities will be offered throughout the day, including crafts for children. Many […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
No chain of command.
“You know what the chain of command is? It’s the chain I go get and beat ya with until you realize who’s in ruttin’ command here.” Adam Baldwin, actor (Full Metal Jacket). I find it interesting when most, if not all, members of a Town of Windham department show up at a council meeting. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Town pit could become ‘no discharge of firearms zone’ in Standish
STANDISH — The Town Council has advanced an ordinance change that would create a “no discharge of firearms zone” on one specific town-owned property off of Boundary Road in Standish. The Council appears receptive to the targeted ordinance change, which must still have a first reading and public hearing before being finalized and voted 5-1 on […]