The president’s move to bring troops home coincides with a major shakeup in his war command.
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Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Stranded cruise passengers facing dirty conditions
Some passengers have described unsanitary conditions, including water and feces on the ship’s floors.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – School for fools
If there’s one Maine institution Gov. Paul LePage hates more than the state’s whiny newspapers, it’s public schools. And for good reason. A Harvard University study released last year found Maine was 40th of 41 states rated for student improvement. We beat Uganda, which Harvard apparently considers a U.S. state. The Maine Department of Education […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – School for fools
If there’s one Maine institution Gov. Paul LePage hates more than the state’s whiny newspapers, it’s public schools. And for good reason. A Harvard University study released last year found Maine was 40th of 41 states rated for student improvement. We beat Uganda, which Harvard apparently considers a U.S. state. The Maine Department of Education […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
LETTERS TO MYSELF – Here’s why character matters
Character is one essential component to living life at its happiest. Who we are makes a difference. The way we treat others matters. he decency or indecency that fills our hearts and minds matters. Our values as expressions of what we believe and how we live our lives really do make a difference to our […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
KEEPING CURRENT: Today in Cape, Scarborough and South Portland (2/12)
As area towns continue to dig out from last weekend’s record-setting blizzard, municipal business marches on. Here’s some of what you need to know today in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland. Marching orders: A week after the surprise resignation of Dean Auriemma as principal at Scarborough High School, word came Thursday via a school […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Track: York boys, Greely girls rule WMC
The Wildcats and Rangers defend their Western Maine Conference indoor titles with dominant performances.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Street artists to Portland: We draw the tourists
The city will review proposed limits on where the vendors may set up, which has been a controversial and long-standing issue.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Clear sky aids mountain hunt for fugitive ex-cop
Authorities are searching for Christopher Dorner, who is accused of three vengeance killings has vowed to kill more cops and their families.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Storm shuts down post offices, mail delivery in Maine
The shutdown also applies to all post offices in New Hampshire and Vermont.