As a new legislator, I am excited and honored to represent a portion of Biddeford in the Maine House of Representatives and work alongside so many diligent and thoughtful colleagues to help the people of our state. This is the first of my new monthly column, where I intend to share the work I am […]
2023
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Gary E. Philbrick, 1955-2023
DAYTON — Gary E. Philbrick, 67, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023, after battling dementia and pancreatic cancer. He was born in Biddeford on March 12, 1955, the ninth child of Clifton N. and Mary W. Philbrick. He grew up on Smutty Lane in Saco as part of a large dynamic family. Gary attended Saco […]
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Earth’s inner core seems to be slowing its spin
The provocative findings come after years of research and deep scientific disagreements about the core and how it influences some of the most fundamental aspects of our planet, including the length of a day and fluctuations in Earth’s magnetic field.
Posted inNation & World
Wicked weird winter: Snow rollers, thundersnow, frost quakes and more
An expert explains some of the stranger events caused by weather that happen in winter.
Posted inMaine
Snow totals for Jan. 23
These snow totals reflect data gathered up to 10:04 p.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. Totals will be updated as they are reported.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Two suggestions for action on climate change
The recent letter by Rep. Sophie Warren (“Climate change solutions a priority in Legislature,” Jan. 20) cheered me on to no end. She is facing the climate crisis straight on and I feel confident she will not equivocate. At stake is a livable planet. Nature gives more than a hint: the number of billion-dollar climate-based […]
Posted inMaine
Slippery seal turns the tide on Cape Elizabeth police
A young gray seal was spotted wandering around Cape Elizabeth several times Monday before the Marine Mammals of Maine rescue group decided to take it to its rehab center for an assessment.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police investigate shooter’s motive in Lunar New Year massacre; 11th person dies
The shooting on the eve of Lunar New Year, an important holiday for many Asian cultures, shattered the idyllic calm in Monterey Park, a city of about 61,000 just east of downtown Los Angeles.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Landmark win for Cape girls’ hoops coach
Chris Casterella, a one-time standout player, reaches 100-win plateau with her alma mater
Posted inForecaster Sports
Portland: Lousy weather takes backseat to great play
As January draws to a close, the action picks up in all sports