“A fox should not be on the jury at a goose’s trial.” Thomas Fuller, English preacher and author Another week goes by in Windham and it looks like the political dust is far from settling. I, for one, wish it was pixie dust instead, but it appears it will be quite a while before that […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Scarborough Police Beat: Feb. 1
Arrests 1/21 at 7:06 a.m. Lisa K. Allen, 44, of Forest Avenue, Portland, was arrested on Payne Road by Officer Aaron Erickson on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 1/23 at 5:57 a.m. Charles B. Hanlon, 47, of Militia Lane, was arrested on Black Point Road by Officer Aaron Erickson on charges of […]
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Gorham Notes
USM art faculty exhibition The University of Southern Maine Art Galleries celebrates the creative work of 20 members of its art faculty this winter with the USM Art Faculty Exhibition taking place at the USM Art Gallery on the Gorham campus, Thursday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, March 3. The exhibition will include artwork in an […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Dirty story
There’s an important difference between offensive and obscene. To illustrate that point, we need look no further than our president. Donald Trump fully dressed is offensive. Donald Trump naked is obscene. This distinction is important because Maine law requires us to protect our children from obscenity, but not from offensiveness. Therefore, it’s legal to allow […]
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November mayor's race starts to take shape
WESTBROOK — There is still nine months until voters choose a new mayor, but two city Democrats have already claimed their places in the race, with the potential for a third candidate to enter as well. Mayor Mike Sanphy says he will seek another two-year term and At-large Councilor Mike Foley told the American Journal this […]
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Farmland sale could bring big development to Prides Corner
WESTBROOK — The pending sale of the Wormell Farm in Prides Corner opens up the possibility that one of the largest developable plots in greater Portland will transition from vacant farmland to a mixed-use or residential neighborhood. David Coppersmith, a representative of RMD LLC, the owner of the 111-acre property at 171 Brook St., said […]
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Here's Something: Last down for football?
Are you ready for some (deflated) football? You should be if you’re a kid or fan in Portland, where the city’s two high schools are considering combining their teams due to shrinking participation. Football in The Forest City is in tough shape. The Portland Youth Football League, which covers grades 2-8, went from 190 players […]
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Westbrook Notes
Bryant to entertain seniors Country singer Glen Bryant will perform when Westbrook Senior Citizens meets at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at American Legion Post 62, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. The seniors will not meet on Monday, Feb. 18, because of Presidents Day. Valentine’s Tea plans The Friends of Walker Memorial Library will host a […]
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Bates undergoing psychiatric evaluation
WESTBROOK — Westbrook native and Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Bates was undergoing a psychiatric evaluation this week after being arrested Jan. 26 for allegedly punching a New York City police officer in the face. “Following his incident in New York on Saturday, our client Trevor Bates was taken to an area hospital where he remains […]
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Community center to partially reopen early next week
WESTBROOK — City officials hope to partially reopen Westbrook Community Center by early next week, if not sooner. Corey Electric installed a temporary electric system last week to serve the front part of the building and Westbrook Community Services’ administrative offices, according to City Administrator Jerre Bryant. The pool, gym and locker rooms won’t be reopened […]