In every election campaign, there comes a point when cruel reality intrudes, forcing candidate and staff to confront the growing likelihood that victory is out of reach and further expenditure of time, money and dedication to a cause is futile. For more than 20 candidates remaining in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, that […]
2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Judge to rule on tossing suit against actor Jussie Smollett
A federal judge told a hearing that she’ll rule on the actor’s request to toss the suit in October.
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Posted inTimes Record
Future of Topsham-based charter school hinges on whether Maine still has an opening next year
TOPSHAM — The future of a proposed charter school in Topsham depends on whether the state’s final charter school slot is still open next year. Sheffwood Academy had hoped to open in September 2020 in the Topsham area. The proposed grades 6-12 school eventually would have served up to 700 students with a focus in […]
Posted inTimes Record
Georgetown looks to become more senior-friendly
GEORGETOWN — Georgetown residents are getting older, and the town is trying to find ways to make it easier for them to stay in their homes and improve their quality of life. In 1993, approximately 19% of the Georgetown population was 65 or older, but today that figure is closer to 35%. Maine is the oldest […]
Posted inNation & World, News
EU slaps down Johnson’s opening gambit to renegotiate Brexit
EU leaders said they would not agree to any deal that did not include ironclad assurances to ensure peace in Northern Ireland.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Board member of Log Cabin Republicans resigns after group endorsed Trump’s reelection
Jennifer Horn, of New Hampshire, cited his attacks on women and immigrants, as well as efforts to roll back civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, in her resignation.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Lacrosse game raises more than $18K in memory of Freeport teen
The game attracted players from around New England to honor Steel Crawford, who died in Buxton Aug. 9.
Posted inThe Forecaster, Uncategorized
Midcoast Community Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Benefits Saturday 8/24 “Save a Stray 5K,” Midcoast Humane’s run and 1-mile walk fundraiser & festival, L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park, Freeport. Followed by Dog Days of August, with K-9 demos, Ask-a-Vet, food trucks, contests, low-cost vaccination clinic, SaveAStray5K.org, 449-1366, ext. 110. Monday 9/2 Bands for Books, Wiscasset Public Library Labor Day benefit, hosted by Friends of […]
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Truck driver threatened mass shooting at Memphis church, FBI says
Federal agents say a truck driver was arrested after saying he would commit a mass shooting.
Posted inNation & World, News
Welcome to Greenland, where glaciers go to die
The future of the earth is being written in fast-melting Greenland.