WESTBROOK — The City Council has decided for the time being to prohibit the five recreational and retail marijuana uses that municipalities are allowed to regulate. In a workshop Monday night, the council discussed recreational and retail adult-use marijuana with Director of Planning and Code Enforcement Jennie Franceschi. The council, with Councilors Anna Turcotte and Victor Chau […]
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Editor's Notebook: 'It's hard to think of The Forecaster without Karen'
Last Friday I asked a few current and former employees of The Forecaster to share their thoughts about our longtime publisher, Karen Wood. It didn’t take more than a few minutes for the email replies to start piling up. That made it a little easier to write this particular column, which I never imagined I’d […]
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The Universal Notebook: Fear itself
As the Trump White House continues to self-destruct amid ongoing investigations by the House, Senate and special counsel, and under attack from critics and former allies alike, I cannot imagine Donald J. Trump serving out his term in office. He clearly needs to be removed from office by any legal means. The United States has […]
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Westbrook Notes
Woman’s Club to dine Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet Tuesday, Jan.16, at Westbrook Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. An international potluck luncheon will be served at noon. “This is a chance to share recipes and interesting facts about your dish,” Marian Sturtevant, club spokeswoman said. Guests are welcome. The business meeting convenes at 1 […]
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White Rock sheep's disappearance remains mystery
The disappearance of Connor, 10, in Gorham last fall has left his flock mates scared, their owner says. GORHAM — A pet sheep’s disappearance from White Rock last fall leaves behind a mystery and easily spooked fold mates. Janice Winsor, a fiber artist, said this week her 10-year-old, fixed male sheep, named Connor, disappeared while […]
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Here's something: 'Boos and Bravos,' global cooling edition
Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, where we try to criticize and praise in equal amounts: Boo to the biased media, which rarely reports any news that might conflict with the theory of man-made global warming. Why have national news reports on this recent bitter cold snap failed to mention the potentially positive […]
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Boys Basketball: South Portland takes down Windham in lightning-fast battle
SOUTH PORTLAND—For a stretch – most of the first half, even – it looked like Windham’s game to lose: They set the pace and controlled the flow, and when Cory Hutchison knocked down his fourth three, late in the second quarter, he pushed the Eagles out front 41-28. All they needed to do was protect […]
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Boys Basketball: South Portland takes down Windham in lightning-fast battle
SOUTH PORTLAND—For a stretch – most of the first half, even – it looked like Windham’s game to lose: They set the pace and controlled the flow, and when Cory Hutchison knocked down his fourth three, late in the second quarter, he pushed the Eagles out front 41-28. All they needed to do was protect […]
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Cape Elizabeth to combine park, community services posts
CAPE ELIZABETH — A new Community Services director will also serve as manager of Fort Williams Park. The Town Council discussed what the expanded job may look like during a Jan. 8 meeting. Councilors also approved a recommendation from the Fort Williams Park Committee to prohibit unleashed dogs from the park’s multi-purpose fields for the seven […]
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South Portland uninterested in bus service merger with METRO
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors Monday night decided not to consider merging the city bus service with the Greater Portland Transit District’s METRO service. Mayor Linda Cohen said her mother fought for the South Portland transit system well into her 70s and 80s. “She depended on the services, and that history means something to me. South […]