Joseph Dadiego named general manager of The Westin Portland Harborview
2018
Posted inMaine
Press Herald story on addiction in Maine’s lobster industry earns national award
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers honored “Trapped by Heroin” for revealing the devastating impact of opioids on the state’s signature way of life.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
Sports Digest: Portland’s Moss named Gatorade Player of the Year
The dynamic senior guard is now a two-time winner of the state-wide award.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kentucky teachers rally over retirement cuts, warn of strike
The state senate took a step to cut the educator’s pension fund on Wednesday.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell program builds skills along with boats
HARPSWELL — For most people, Sunday is a day of rest, but for the last two months, Ann Flannery and her team of boat builders have been hard at work. In mid-January, Flannery, a longtime woodworker and Cundy’s Harbor resident, launched a program for local children ages 6 and older known as “Harpswell Boat Builders.” The […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Petition seeks to oust 3 Scarborough school board members
SCARBOROUGH — Three petitions are seeking the removal of several school board members following a contentious meeting where the resignation of Principal David Creech was not reconsidered. The petitions, taken out Monday, targets Chairwoman Donna Beeley and members Jodi Shea and Cari Lyford for removal. The petitions must be returned by March 26 and include 2,600 […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland passes resolve opposing offshore drilling
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to oppose offshore drilling along the coast of Maine. The resolution was brought to the panel by Councilor Adrian Dowling, who said the issue was brought to his attention by a constituent. Resident Roberta Zuckerman said allowing drilling would only be a disadvantage […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
S. Portland ax men honor The Pine Tree State
SOUTH PORTLAND — When Steve Ferguson went to buy a Maine-made ax for his godson’s acceptance to forestry school, there were none to be found. Where the banks of the Messalonskee River were once crowded with a dozen ax makers, the last Maine-made ax had been sold in the 1990s. Ferguson chose a Swedish design […]
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Police: Readfield girl, 14, missing from foster home for last week
Last seen on Feb. 27, Heavenlee Benjamin is described as being black, with brown eyes and possibly wearing hair extensions.
Posted inThe Forecaster
S. Portland man arrested in Bank of America robbery
SOUTH PORTLAND — A 70-year-old South Portland man has been charged with robbery after police say he stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the Bank of America on Philbrook Avenue. Donald C. Sturton was arrested shortly after the crime was reported March 7 and was in possession of a small amount of cash and a […]