As we head into a new year, there seems be a growing realization that this country has not profited from the divisive partisanship of left and right, progressive and conservative, Democrat and Republican. It has been heartening to see the GOP leadership distancing itself from the hard right extremists in the do-nothing Congress. Here on […]
Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Abby's Road: To resolve, or not to resolve
If I had a nickel for every New Year’s resolution I haven’t fulfilled, I could buy myself a cashmere sweater. The purchase would be helpful. One year I resolved to learn how to knit, and I still don’t even own a pair of knitting needles. I wrestle so much with resolution follow-through that I sometimes […]
advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Jan. 1-14
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Ongoing Casco Bay Newcomers Club, group for women who have recently moved to the Portland area, meets the second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the Muddy Rudder restaurant, 1335 Route 1, Yarmouth, Call Paula at 329-2540 or Linda at 899-0377 for more information. Call for Volunteers The Freeport Community […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Falmouth Thur. 12/26 4:30 p.m. Food Pantry TH Mon. 12/30 8:30 a.m. Community Development Committee TH
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Walter N. Rumery, 68: Portland educator, developed local safety program
PORTLAND — Walter N. Rumery, 68, died Dec. 17, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Portland, March 21, 1945, the son of Aldo B. and Charlotte V. Clark Rumery. He attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School, class of 1963. Rumery furthered his […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Police Beat: Dec. 25
Arrests 12/15 at midnight. Zachery A. Witham, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Auburn Street by Officer Michael Galietta on a charge of assault. 12/15 at 6 a.m. Keith Johns, 46, of Portland, was arrested on Oxford Street by Officer Heather Brown on a charge of assault. 12/15 at 5 p.m. Kalene Gaddas, 20, of […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business
Topsham prepares for big birthday The town of Topsham is preparing for its 250th birthday party kick-off, with a year-long celebration to follow. Festivities begin with a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Topsham Fairgrounds. This family-friendly, alcohol-free event is partnered with another group holding a dance inside the fairgrounds exhibit hall. Outside will be […]
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Shirley Jordan, 75
PORTLAND — Shirley Jordan, 75, of Portland died Dec. 11, at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison, Jan. 7, 1938, and graduated from Windham High School in 1956. After high school, she joined First Portland National Bank, later known as Canal Bank. Jordan was a talented seamstress, making many bridal […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Dec. 25-31
There are no Portland meetings this week
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
5 things to know after Patriots rout Ravens 41-7
Sixty-minute men, Flacco’s knee and more . . .