Midcoast Benefits Saturday 5/11 Denny Breau Trio, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, Concert for a Cause benefits The Gathering Place and the Brunswick Teen Center, $12/advance at Gulf of Maine Books, $15/door. Saturday 5/18 Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence, Brunswick Junior High, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, professionally timed/certified courses. Benefits Independence Association Health and Wellness […]
2019
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Fund changes leave BIW union leaders uncertain about retirement
BATH — Members of Bath Iron Works’ largest union are unsure whether they can still retire after 30 years, after a letter outlining changes to the pension fund triggered confusion. Jay Wadleigh, business representative for District 4 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, confirmed last week that a letter was sent to […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
New law helps lobstermen fighting terminal illnesses
HARPSWELL — A bill signed into law last week will help lobster and crab fishermen with terminal or serious illnesses maintain their license and continue to bring in income. The law, proposed in a bill by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, allows family members of a terminally ill lobsterman to fish using his or her license. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
On the Right Lane: The secrets they keep
“The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” Patrick Henry Once again the use of our tax dollars is hidden from us whether we like it or not. In this case, Windham town councilors conducted a “Special Meeting – Executive Session – […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Boys Lacrosse: G-NG smites Lincoln Academy
GRAY—Drew LaCerda hashed seven goals for G-NG vs. visiting Lincoln Academy on Saturday afternoon, May 4. LaCerda may have led the Patriots’ offense in utterly crushing the Eagles’ defense – but six of his teammates found the back of the net as well. Final score: 16-3. “A lot of transition goals today, and the boys […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Windham
Talk about taverns Join the Windham Historical Society when guest speaker Terry Christy shares his research on taverns, shanties and more at 7 p.m. May 20 at the Little Meetinghouse, 719 Roosevelt Trail in North Windham. Christy has many interesting facts and entertaining stories about taverns, boarding houses, wayside inns, farm lodgings and hotels, as […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside New Gloucester
Family Farmyard Pineland Farms is inviting the public to a day full of family fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18. Activities include hand milking a cow, collecting chicken eggs and brushing a bunny. Live tractor demonstrations are from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-1 p.m., and farm yoga will be held 11-11:20 […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Hiking the AT for disabled vets
GRAY — A disabled veteran hiking the Appalachian Trail is working with his sister to honor and raise funds for other disabled vets. Norm Jolin, 51, of Gray served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1989 in Germany, where he was injured. “They don’t know what happened. They think it was from fatigue, but I […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Drug-free youth advocates hope to work with pot task force
WINDHAM — A coalition for drug-free youth encouraged Windham’s marijuana task force to educate parents in the community about the harmful effects marijuana can have on children, saying “we want our youth to be safe.” The Retail Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments Task Force is reviewing state laws and Windham’s zoning map regarding marijuana establishments. It […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Windham councilors clash over change to C-3 zone
WINDHAM — A discussion about amendments to the land use ordinance regarding a commercial zoning district drew the ire of some town councilors Tuesday night, with one “accusing this council of abuse of power.” The Town Council has been discussing adding construction services as a use to the C-3 zone for months, since co-owner of Water […]