A new $2.5 million solar array at Brunswick Landing will produce 1.5 megawatts
2018
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio announces bid for U.S. Senate seat
He says he’s dedicated to supporting the agenda and policies of President Trump.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, News, Sports
Tom Brady: ‘I have never celebrated when someone has been traded’
The Patriots quarterback disputes a report that he was heartened to see backup Jimmy Garoppolo traded.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland officials lay groundwork for possible budget cuts, tax increase
PORTLAND — Ahead of any formal budget discussions, City Manager Jon Jennings had a message Monday night for city councilors. “When we are looking at (new) spending, I will be asking you ‘what do you want to cut?’” he said in a workshop where details of a proposed revaluation of city properties were presented. The current […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports
Boys Basketball: Westbrook lights up Fryeburg, Alado with 18
WESTBROOK—Jeremiah Alado erupted for 18 vs. visiting Fryeburg on Friday night, Jan. 5, leading the Blazes to a 65-33 victory. Westbrook began the evening looking drowsy, but woke up in the late first, and caught fire after standout Zac Manoogian drained a deep, buzzer-beater three. “It was a good win,” Manoogian said. “It was good […]
Posted inMaine
Augusta shopping plaza evacuated during fire at propane tanks
Firefighters made quick work of the fire, which was coming out of valves on the propane tanks Tuesday morning, officials said.
Posted inMaine Cannabis Report
New Hampshire House gives initial OK to marijuana legalizing bill
The measure now heads to committee.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
New year brings promising results-Northern edition
Falmouth’s Kyle Kaserman goes flying during the Yachtsmen’s 5-4 loss at Lewiston in a state game rematch last week. Greely’s Gavin Poperechny wins the senior 55 hurdles as last week’s first league indoor track meet. The Rangers came in first as a team. Freeport’s Caroline Smith goes up for two of her 16 points in […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Red Cross: Urgent need for blood donations
PORTLAND — The American Red Cross issued an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to help alleviate a shortage. “Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel, causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected,” the Northern New […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland council committees, pesticide ban set
PORTLAND — It took six weeks to determine who would lead and staff City Council committees in 2018. It took more than two years to pass an ordinance regulating pesticide use in the city. Both were accomplished at the first council meeting of the year on Jan. 3. Committee appointments were accepted late in the meeting, […]