President Trump is threatening to intensify tariffs against China, ending weeks of relative calm on Wall Street.
2019
Posted inSports
Country House will skip Preakness
The horse that was declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security was disqualified will not make a bid for the Triple Crown.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
2 Falmouth teams earn Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
FALMOUTH — For the first time town schools are sending two Odyssey of the Mind teams to the World Finals, being held at Michigan State University May 22-25. The team from Falmouth Elementary School finished first in its division and the team from Falmouth Middle, formed for the first time this academic year, took second place, […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Vaccine bill again splits Maine House and Senate over religious exemption
The House votes to restore a ban on religious exemptions for vaccinations required for school-age children, bouncing the measure back to the Senate.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Georgia governor signs restrictive ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, setting up court fight
The law bans abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which often occurs before a woman knows she is pregnant.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth plan: Make Main Street more charming, cohesive
YARMOUTH — The goal of a new Main Street Master Plan, according to the planning and development director, is to maintain the village character while making targeted improvements to further enhance its charm. Planner Alex Jaegerman has been working with an advisory committee of residents and several consultants for the past six months, including Terrence J. […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Where is winter still hanging on? In Caribou, for one
Caribou has received 164.7 inches of snow this year, the third-most on record.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House passes bill requiring MaineCare to pay for abortions
If approved by the Senate and signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill will add Maine to the 15 states that allow state tax funds to be spent on abortion services.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
UPDATE: Marijuana businesses gain South Portland foothold
SOUTH PORTLAND — Despite some concerns from city councilors and Planning Board members, new marijuana businesses are moving closer to opening in the city. The Planning Board on Wednesday approved site plans from two businesses, including a retail shop in Knightville, while the City Council OK’d licenses for a pair of medical marijuana operations. “Do […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Anthem executive leaving to join competitor
Bill Whitmore is replacing Ed Kane as the vice president of the Maine Market at Harvard Pilgrim.