Both houses of the Maine Legislature last week narrowly passed a bill that would allow terminally ill patients the right to end their lives. Supporters of LD 1313 (that’s an unlucky number, isn’t it?) call it the “Death with Dignity” bill. It faces additional votes in the Legislature and then goes to Gov. Janet Mills’ […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Polls open June 11
Buxton Polls open 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. For more information, call the Buxton Town Clerk’s Office at 929-6171. Gorham Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Ward 1-1: Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road Ward 1-2: Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. Ward 2: Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: June 7
Arrests 5/27 at 12:42 a.m. Carmen F. Pecoraro, 35, of Temple Street, Saco, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Benjamin Landry on charges of violating conditions of release, an outstanding warrant from another agency and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 5/27 at 12:42 a.m. Joyce M. Bozarjian, 41, of Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, was arrested […]
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South Portland Boys & Girls Club bicycle program pedals uphill
SOUTH PORTLAND — Almost a year after its launch, a bicycle mechanics program for kids at the Boys & Girls Club is almost running flat. Ed Hoell of the Eastern Trail Alliance, one of the partner organizations, said the program continues to do incredible work, but has limited resources and needs to attract new financial support. “When […]
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Westbrook Notes
Flag Day flag burning The Stephen W.Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion will burn worn, tattered and unwanted flags at noon on Friday, June 14, in Riverbank Park on Main Street. Individuals wishing to properly dispose of flags are welcome to bring them. For more information, call the post at 856-7152. Senior citizens to […]
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Gorham Notes
Demetria Chadbourne Courage House open house Courage House, opening this month to provide sober living for former prisoners on probation, will host an open house and barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at 24 School St. Tours of the house will be available. Donations are also welcome at this time. Courage […]
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Briefs
State investigatingshooting in Gorham STANDISH — The state Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate the shooting death of Kyle Needham of Standish by a Gorham police officer last week. Needham, 32, was shot by Gorham police Officer Dean Hannon, a 16-year veteran of the force, in the state’s third officer-involved shooting of the year, the […]
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Windham selects finalist for manager job
WINDHAM — After months of searching, Windham has selected a finalist for its town manager position. John Mauro lives in New Zealand but is a Maine native who grew up in Auburn. Of the 21 applications the town received for the position, Town Councilor Jarrod Maxfield said Mauro is “the only finalist. He’s the only person […]
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School budgets, more on ballots in Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, South Portland
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland voters go the polls Tuesday, June 11, to vote in school budget validation referendums. Scarborough voters will also elect a town councilor to fill the remainder of a term being vacated by Councilor Shawn Babine, and South Portland voters will decide a $7 million bond to replace the Cash Corner fire station. […]
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South Portland library patrons embrace Drag Queen Story Hour
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Drag Queen Story Hour at South Portland Public Library was well-received by the community, at a time when other libraries and book stores are experiencing pushback for hosting similar events. Jake Boyce, who goes by the name Chartreuse when dressed in drag, read to a crowd of more than 50 people […]