USL to Portland is looking into the feasibility of using two city-owned sites, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Preble Field by Back Cove, as the location for a professional soccer stadium.
2021
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Berries, bake-offs, bands and bees: Gray’s Blueberry Festival is back
After a break last year due to the pandemic, Gray’s Blueberry Festival is back in full swing Aug. 14 with live music, games and more.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland names interim police chief
James DiGianvittorio has been selected as interim police chief in South Portland. DiGianvittorio brings over 35 years of experience to South Portland after a career of service to the towns of Danvers and Middleton, Massachusetts, according to release from the South Portland Police Department. In addition to the experience of working up the ranks from […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine plans new COVID-19 vaccines program for public school students, staff
The state’s health and education departments announced a plan Wednesday to host free clinics, increase vaccine education and post vaccination rate data for schools starting Sept. 1
Posted inTimes Record
Georgetown approves first recreational marijuana business
Sarah Valencik plans to open her new marijuana cultivation facility, Lighthouse Farms, at 202 Seguinland Road in Georgetown.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Union representing Canada border employees votes to strike
The union that represents about 9,000 border service employees said its members may go on strike as soon as Aug. 6, 3 days before fully vaccinated U.S. citizens will be able to visit Canada without having to quarantine.
Posted inNation & World
Woman unaware she had $39 million lottery ticket in purse for weeks
The 45-year-old was the sole winner of a draw on June 9, having correctly guessed seven fields on a German lottery ticket.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Rep. Golden secures amendment for new multiyear Navy contract for Bath Iron Works
Subcommittee approves reinstatement of planned destroyer that could be built at BIW.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough continues recycling outreach program
The fourth round of the recycling outreach program has begun in Scarborough. Because the program in the spring had “considerable success,” the town wrote in Facebook post, the partnership with ecomaine will continue. Ecomaine interns, focusing on a portion of Thursday’s trash pickup route, will check recycling bins for recyclable and nonrecyclable items. Bins will […]
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Fed notes improving economy, a step toward easing support
The economy’s widespread improvement, and a pickup in inflation, are key reasons the central bank is believed to be moving closer toward pulling back its policies on ultra-low interest rates.