WESTBROOK — A $125,000 federal grant will help Westbrook schools work with children and families to prevent drug abuse. “With the rise of substance use disorder in Maine, it’s critical that we support communities which are proactively working to preventing substance misuse through support,” Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said in announcing the grant. The Westbrook […]
2019
Posted inSports
NY Giants fire head coach; general manager stays on
New York dismisses Pat Shurmur after a four-win season marked by a franchise record-tying nine-game losing streak.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Browns, Giants, Panthers reportedly interested in McDaniels
New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was a head coach in Denver and backed out of the Colts job in 2017.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth seeking input on revaluation costs
FALMOUTH — The Town Council will debate when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 about whether to spend just under $30,000 on a statistical market analysis to supplement the upcoming property revaluation. A full revaluation is needed and the contractor, Vision Government Solutions, is suggesting a market analysis should be conducted before the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Public input sought on West Falmouth Crossing plan
FALMOUTH — The town will host a forum to discuss in-fill development at the West Falmouth Crossing shopping center at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road. The origins and goals of the project will be explained and a site analysis based upon existing conditions will be presented. Town officials will also […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Netflix’s top draws in 2019: ‘Murder Mystery,’ ‘Stranger Things’
Netflix based the lists on viewership in the first 28 days after a show was released.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
America still waiting for Trump’s promised replacement for Obamacare
Meanwhile, skirmishes among 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are largely driving the health care debate.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Gray pays tribute to retiring public works director
Steve LaVallee, who worked for Public Works for more than 50 years, was Gray’s second Public Works director. His father was the first.
Posted inNation & World, News
Suspect in Hanukkah stabbings had looked up Hitler, police say
Grafton Thomas, 37, is charged with federal hate crimes and five counts of attempted murder.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Monty Python collaborator Neil Innes dies at age 75
Innes created a Beatles parody group called the Rutles and frequently worked with the members of Monty Python.