A Preble Street homeowner wants City Council to repeal regulations approved last week for Airbnb-style short-term rentals.
2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
After seizing Lamborghini, weapons and pot, agents charge 2nd man in Lewiston-Auburn sweep
Brian J. Bilodeau had 183 pounds of marijuana and butane hash oil in a vault room in the basement of his Auburn home, according to a court affidavit.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
A #MeToo pin? An NRA shirt? High court considers political clothing at polling places
Minnesota voters can’t wear clothing promoting a group with recognizable political views, and opponents argue that the law is too broad.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Amsterdam supermarket has aisle with 700 grocery items – and no plastic
While some of the packaging may look plastic, it’s actually a biofilm made of trees and plants that will break down within 12 weeks.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Basketball state games video preview
Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Portland Press Herald writers Steve Craig and Mike Lowe preview the upcoming basketball state finals:
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick board OKs Jordan Acres school plan
BRUNSWICK — A final site plan for the new $28 million Jordan Acres Elementary School was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Planning Board. The final approval comes after the School Department was granted a special permit in January to build the 70,900-square-foot school in the GR8 zoning district. Under the town’s new zoning ordinance, approved last August, […]
Posted inMaine
Photo: Hermon school bus catches fire
The children and driver get off safely Wednesday.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Girls Basketball: Lakers down Falcons, advance to State Final
PORTLAND—The Lady Lakers battled 42-34 past the Lady Falcons in Saturday afternoon, Feb. 24’s B South Final, held at the Cross Insurance Arena. Chandler True’s 15 points led Lake Region in the W, which proved tense throughout, with the Falcons trailing by just one at the break. “I’m elated for – this is a great […]
Posted inNation & World, Science
Astronomers glimpse the dawn of the cosmos, when stars switched on
If verified, it would also be the first confirmation of its kind of dark matter, which is a substantial part of the universe that scientists have been hunting for decades.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s marine businesses are getting a $14 million infusion
The investments are designed to benefit traditional fisheries, aquaculture and other marine-dependent industries.