‘This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,’ he said.
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Posted inForecaster Sports
Fitzpatrick named Maine Gatorade Award winner
Another big honor for the state’s Miss Basketball selection.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
In photos: More than 100 protesters show up to Matisyahu concert at State Theatre
More than 100 people showed up Wednesday night to protest a State Theatre concert by Jewish American reggae singer and rapper Matisyahu. The demonstration, organized by Maine Jews for Palestine, followed calls for the venue to cancel the show over the musician’s vocal support for Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza. The group said […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth residents ask councilors to consider ‘peanut roundabout’ in town center
The suggestion comes as the Town Council hears an update on an $842,000 plan to address traffic and safety concerns at the Route 77 intersections with Scott Dyer and Shore roads.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough gears up for 13th annual Race 2 The Point 5K
The 13th annual Race 2 The Point 5K Run/Walk in Scarborough, taking place on March 23, has widespread community participation and backing from local businesses, all rallying to support the event’s contributions to local schools.
Posted inCops & Courts
Westbrook police investigate shooting on Cumberland Street
Police say no one was injured in the shooting reported Wednesday night near the downtown area.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Salmon with a maple twist for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I’m reminded of my trips along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland and all the lovely restaurant meals I’ve enjoyed there where salmon is served front and center. Here in the states, I eat a lot of salmon as well, and am always looking for ways to change it […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Q&A sessions on new budget planned throughout district
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2024-25 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 Board of Directors have been presented with the […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Inflation isn’t the real problem for the US economy. The housing shortage is.
The only effective long-term answer is to build and rehabilitate more housing – a lot more.
Posted inLetters
Letter: The Good Theater performance venue is worthy of saving
The Hill Arts Project has so many good things planned for the community. A new mid-sized performance space and working to expand after-school programs are terrific ideas. But The Good Theater is a Portland institution that has been providing excellent theater experiences for their audiences, whether that audience is from Portland, Kennebunk, Arundel, Saco, Falmouth […]