FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Memorial Library has taken its annual silent auction fundraiser online. The format was changed due to limited space in the library’s temporary location at the Mason-Motz Activity Center. This year, Beauty and the Books is being featured at www.32Auctions.com until May 29. Going online will also allow Beauty and the Books to reach […]
2019
Posted inThe Forecaster
Out & About: PSO finale, 'Finding Neverland' are top picks
Two of southern Maine’s top performing arts organizations check out soon for the 2018-2019 season. The Portland Symphony Orchestra, in the last two concerts of its maestro-less season, will exit with two performances under the baton of guest conductor Jeffrey Kahane, who will also play piano. Portland Ovations exits with two performances of “Finding Neverland,” […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Trump administration may redefine poverty, cutting Americans from welfare rolls
The possible move would involve changing how inflation is calculated in the “official poverty measure,” the White House Office of Management and Budget said in a regulatory filing Monday.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
House Democrats start contempt of Congress process against Barr
The attorney general has thus far failed to comply with a Congressional subpoena.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Opera Maine: We don’t care what you wear
A mean-spirited letter writer, who lacked the courage to sign his or her name, missed what makes the Maine art scene special.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Monday’s major league notebook: Red Sox place David Price on 10-day injured list
The left-handed pitcher has elbow tendinitis, the team announced. Journeyman right-hander Ryan Weber will take his spot on the Boston roster.
Posted inTimes Record
Mills chips away at LePage legacy, but signature reforms remain
AUGUSTA — The ink had barely dried on her inauguration papers in early January when Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, began shifting state government in a far different direction than that taken by her Republican predecessor, Paul LePage. Working with her Democratic allies in the Legislature, Mills embraced a Medicaid expansion that LePage had blocked […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Superintendent's Notebook: Rigor, relevance and connection
Too often when you ask students to describe how they feel about school, their response is “boring.” Our newly adopted vision in Regional School Unit 5 states, “Learning is personalized to challenge students and explore their passions. Students choose from a variety of diverse and engaging experiences, including opportunities for active, experiential, real-world learning.” As […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Biddeford couple arrested in alleged assault and kidnapping
A woman told police the couple beat her and held a knife to her throat.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Former Democratic Lewiston mayor is considering challenging Sen. Collins in 2020
A lawyer, Jim Howaniec, 60, says his fiscal conservatism and social liberalism could give him a shot.