Southern Forecaster

Scarborough firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

The firefigher/paramedic is expected to recover and did not infect anyone else, officials said.

Southern Forecaster

Cape honors local war hero and centenarian

by Sean Murphy October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

The Town Council has named Oct. 5 “Ernest Brien Day” in honor of a local man stationed at Fort Williams.

Southern Forecaster

Incumbent faces two challengers in race for House District 29 seat

by Sean Murphy October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

Democratic incumbent Shawn Babine is facing Republican Annalee Rosenblatt and Independent Sophia Warren.

American Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Two Gorham residents vie for vacated House District 27 seat

by Sean Murphy October 13, 2020

Democrat Kyle Bailey faces Republican Roger E. Densmore III to represent the district that covers parts of Gorham and Scarborough.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Towns still await Spectrum response on underpaid fees

by Emily Bader October 13, 2020

An audit revealed Spectrum owes nine towns $142,000 and some Cumberland County towns say that their letters demanding repayment have gone unanswered.

Southern Forecaster

New Cape civil rights committee chair: Appointment ‘a long time coming’

by Sean Murphy October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

The 7-member committee is now active and holding public meetings.

Southern Forecaster

SoPo-Portland climate plan nearing approval

by Sean Murphy October 8, 2020

SOUTH PORTLAND — An ambitious plan for combatting climate change and establishing environmentally-friendly regulations in Portland and South Portland is now in the hands of the South Portland City Council. The council is expected to adopt the plan Oct. 13 following a workshop held Sept. 29. Portland Sustainability Director Troy Moon said the Portland City […]