The body of the man, Bill Bloom, who was in his 60s, was recovered from the home by investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal.
2019
Posted inMaine
Man killed in Somerset County house fire
Officials say fire swept through a home in North Anson before dawn Thursday.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
3 South Portland residents join Mills administration
CAPE ELIZABETH — Three South Portland women were appointed to Gov. Janet Mills’ staff. Elise Baldacci, 31, and Bethany Beausang, 47, were both named senior policy advisers. Dorian Cole, 39, was appointed director of constituent correspondence. Baldacci served as the vice president of governmental affairs for the Maine Credit Union League, according to a Dec. 31, […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland lawmaker hopes to phase out South Portland juvenile detention center
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Portland legislator has drafted a bill he hopes will help the state reduce its reliance on Long Creek Youth Development Center until it’s no longer needed. Rather than simply calling for the closing of Long Creek, state Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, said his bill would establish a task force to “develop a […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath city clerk retires after 2 decades
BATH — As the city entered 2019, it also said goodbye Dec. 31 to City Clerk Mary White, who retired after spending 23 years working for Bath. The City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 2, unanimously appointed Deputy Clerk Mary Howe to serve as interim clerk for the foreseeable future. “We’re going to take a break, […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Suspects in Khashoggi’s killing brought before Saudi court
The 11 suspects were not named by Saudi state media.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Read Gov. Janet Mills’ inaugural address
This is the inaugural address as written which was provided before the inauguration, not the transcript of the governor’s speech as delivered. Madam Chief Justice, Mr. President, Madam Speaker, members of the 129th Legislature, members of the state and federal judiciary, former Governors, Tribal chiefs, members of the military, friends, and family, honored guests, and […]
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Central Maine Business Breakfast Forum: Building Your Small Business
Join us Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Michael Klahr Holocaust and Human Rights Center on the University of Maine – Augusta campus for a free panel discussion about what you need to start and build a small business in central Maine.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Branch Library hosts Flash Story Time
Stories and songs are every Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at the Branch Library.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Portland Head Light pedestrian traffic improvements planned
The project will accommodate the increasing number of Portland Head Light visitors, said John Mitchell of Mitchell & Associates.