Norm Higgins, a state representative from Dover-Foxcroft, left the Republican Party in 2017 because he was fed up with the partisanship in Augusta. He finished out that term as an independent and was re-elected as an independent in 2018. Higgins, a former teacher and principal, criticized the atmosphere at the State House. Prior to the […]
2019
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Forest rangers: Rainy April means fewer wildfires
All that rainy weather in April that left people wishing for a few consecutive days of sunlight has a silver lining: There have been fewer forest fires this spring in northern New England. The miserable weather served to reduce fire danger across the region. In April, there was a trace or more of rain on […]
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Brown ash endangerment and indigenous solutions
Brown ash trees, also known as black ash, are critically endangered throughout the state of Maine. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a parasitic beetle that has already killed ash trees across the United States, was first detected in Maine last May—several years before it was anticipated. Faced with these ongoing threats, the Wabanaki (Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, […]
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Letter: Comp Plan is working to Falmouth's benefit
The Forecaster Forum article, “Falmouth needs economic development, not housing development” by Valentine Sheldon contains numerous distortions and unsubstantiated claims. He claims that exempt housing allowed by 2016 zoning amendments have crowded school classrooms and increased our taxes. Does he offer any proof that any new students came from housing allowed by the zoning changes? […]
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New England Cancer Specialists: A Passion for Our Patients
Oncology nurses at New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) have something in common, beyond their high levels of expertise: They are all passionate about taking care of oncology patients.
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Topsham-Gardiner trail funding that rep says would lead to economic boon takes a backseat thanks to infrastructure shortfalls
TOPSHAM — A bill being weighed at committee would direct the Maine Department of Transportation to finish a 25-mile trail linking Augusta to Brunswick and Bath, but the push faces steep obstacles, given the state’s more pressing infrastructure needs. The Merrymeeting Trail project, in the works for more than a decade, had come to a […]
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Midcoast Humane to host 17th annual plant sale to benefit shelter animals
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane will host its 17th annual Plant Sale to raise money for shelter animals on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The sale will be held at 190 Pleasant St. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale features annuals, vegetables, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, bulbs, seeds, trees, decorative pots and other items. All proceeds from the […]
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‘You took the time to hold my hand’
Northern Light Mercy Hospital honors its nurses’ clinical skills, and compassion.
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Hollis man drops claims against Biddeford in ongoing sex abuse lawsuit
Bertrand Girard will continue to pursue his lawsuit against the former Biddeford police officer he alleges abused him from 1977 to 1982.
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Democrat wants to address challenges facing rural hospitals
AUGUSTA — A Maine Democrat has proposed to boost reimbursement to hospitals in the largely rural state while encouraging them to help pay off their employees’ student loans. Senate President Troy Jackson urged lawmakers to support his legislation at a public hearing Friday. “In rural Maine, hospitals are struggling to keep the doors open,” Jackson said. […]