Ron Poirier, who said he dumped chemicals as a young Marine at Camp Lejeune, dies of cancer.
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Accessing, crunching the state’s results ultimately frustrate bid to create database
PORTLAND – Unlike in most other states, there is no easily accessible way for diners in Maine to look up the inspection history of their favorite restaurant. The inspection reports maintained by the state’s Health Inspection Program are accessible only through a time-consuming and costly manual process. Last fall, the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram […]
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Letters to the editor: Readers praise, pan tax plan
I think the bipartisan group’s plan is a great place to start. However, I’d suggest four changes: Not tax those goods truly essential to life: (a) heating fuel; (b) basic foods, including meats, vegetables, fruits, non-dessert dairy products and grains, including non-dessert baked goods and grain products; and (c) medical/dental care, including prescription medicines, annual […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Charles Lawton: Tax reform offers realistic expectation of business growth
The most difficult challenge to any effort at political change is the imbalance in power between the potential “losers” and “winners.” Those who would lose from a particular change are well established and powerful and thus able to mobilize their forces to oppose change. Those who would benefit, on the other hand, are the nascent, […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
GIRLS LACROSSE: Windham sneaks by South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND – The Eagles fell behind 3-1 in the first three minutes of their matchup with the Red Riots Friday evening, but surged into the lead as the half progressed. Sam Greenlaw earned the go-ahead goal 11 minutes in, and Windham only built from there, ultimately winning 8-6. “We knew this was going to […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
GIRLS LACROSSE: Windham sneaks by South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND – The Eagles fell behind 3-1 in the first three minutes of their matchup with the Red Riots Friday evening, but surged into the lead as the half progressed. Sam Greenlaw earned the go-ahead goal 11 minutes in, and Windham only built from there, ultimately winning 8-6. “We knew this was going to […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Old Orchard Beach butter maker faces loss of license
The owners of Kate’s Homemade Butter fail to attend a key meeting.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Plan moves forward for Scarborough Downs zoning, shadowed by racino issue
SCARBOROUGH – A proposal to relax zoning around Scarborough Downs crossed its first hurdle Wednesday when the Town Council referred it to the Planning Board for comment. But spokesmen for the venerable race track say it will still take a casino to save the day. The new rules would create an area called the “Crossroads […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth residents OK school budget
CAPE ELIZABETH – Cape voters approved a $22.5 million budget for the 2013-14 school year at referendum Tuesday, while overwhelmingly declaring they want the annual validation process to continue for another three years. Because Cape Elizabeth has a Town Council form of government, voters do not ordinarily get a say on spending, as is the […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland woman arrested for scamming elderly
SOUTH PORTLAND A South Portland woman was arrested Wednesday morning and after allegedly burglarizing the homes of at least three elderly residents in the city. According to Sgt. Steve Webster of the South Portland Police Department, Margaret Wilkes, 53, of Main Street, is suspected of gaining entry into the residences by claiming to be from […]