As the air cools and leaves turn, October provides the sportsman and woman with some of the best outdoor pursuits there are, all in one month. Fishing really heats up as the water cools on the big lake. Anglers must remember that Sebago has an “artificial lure only” rule starting Oct. 1. Sebago lake trout […]
2023
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Prep ahead for these easy, healthy grain bowls
I love a good grain bowl and this one is on regular rotation at my house. I often do some prep work on Sunday evenings for a couple of different versions of these by creating the simmer sauce, chopping the vegetables, cooking a batch of rice or other grain, then sautéing and simmering the protein. […]
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Letter to the editor: Don’t let Portland Museum of Art raze piece of city’s history
The former Children’s Museum is a landmark and a monument to our cultural heritage.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Maine, Politics
Question 4: What you need to know about the right-to-repair referendum
The technology to keep your vehicle on the road is changing. This referendum deals with who should have the right to repair it.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine’s Question 4 is a ‘go-nowhere’ proposal
Regarding the ballot Question 4, Right to Repair Law: Now we have independent car repair shops asking for copyright material. Sorry, they are not included or have paid for protected repair privileges. Independent shops can survive by addressing flat tires, dead batteries, exhaust issues, brakes, suspension problems and radiator issues and doing inspections. Even if […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Tears still come easily for Texas family grieving loss of Westbrook couple killed in June shooting
It’s been a little more than 3 months since Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter were shot to death in the downtown parking lot.
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
People on the Move
PROMOTIONS Caitlin Ouellette has been promoted to vice president at Gorham Savings Bank. Ouellette has worked on several marketing projects and managed the bank’s LaunchPad event. Ali AL Dhamen has been promoted to vice president at Gorham Savings Bank. AL Dhamen joined GSB in 2018 as a risk management analyst and was promoted into his […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: School Department unveils transformative five-year strategic plan
In a significant leap forward for the local education landscape, the Brunswick School Department is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive five-year strategic plan “Brunswick Believes.” The newly unveiled strategic plan is more than just a document; it’s a roadmap to transform the educational journey for students within Brunswick. Developed over months of […]
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Letter to the editor: As Portland’s mayor, Dion will build bridges
Mark Dion is the best fit for the role of mayor as described in our charter. He frames his campaign as seeking to answer questions, while others ignore the fact voters rejected a “CEO-style” role, offering meaningless promises about specific projects or numerical targets Portland’s mayor can’t force. Dion is a proven bridge builder, from […]
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Commentary: Public higher education enhances our communities in more ways than one
The success of public colleges and universities relies on public trust. We must not let that trust wane, says USM’s president.