PORTLAND — The days are growing shorter, the thermometer is dipping lower, and area residents are preparing for a winter that the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts will be unusually cold and snowy. In Portland, residents may find it especially tough to stay warm. “I love our apartment, because we’re in a beautiful old building, but […]
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Fla. driver with 4 suspensions arrested in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Florida man with driving violations, license suspensions and revocations in several states faces charges after his arrest early Saturday morning. Lanny Griffin, 31, most recently of Milton, Fla., was charged by Officer Chris Gosling with operating under the influence, felony operating after revocation as a habitual offender, operating without a license, […]
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Brunswick library to sell children's books
BRUNSWICK — Curtis Memorial Library will hold its annual kids book sale on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Prices on books, tapes and DVDs will range from 50 cents to $1. Donations will also be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Curtis Kids collection and programs. Local author and illustrator Charlotte Agell will also be […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Meetings to examine area biking, walking routes
FALMOUTH — Back-to-back workshops next week will explore ways to improve bicycling and walking in the region. Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road, cyclist and pedestrian advocate Mike Lyden, of The Street Plans Collaborative, will gather input on how to improve road corridors and off-road trail connections, according […]
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Cumberland cat shelter to hold fundraising auction in Portland
CUMBERLAND — The Homeless Animal Rescue Team shelter will hold its annual Litter Box Auction on Saturday, Nov. 16. The no-kill adoption cat shelter, known as HART, will hold the fundraiser at the Ocean Gateway in Portland from 6-9 p.m. The silent auction will include items like jewelry, art, restaurant gift certificates, vacations and spa […]
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Michaud announces he’s gay, alleges campaign to out him
BANGOR — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a six-term congressman from East Millinocket and the likely 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has revealed that he is gay. Michaud, who represents Maine’s more conservative 2nd Congressional District, made his announcement in a column submitted late Sunday concurrently to the Bangor Daily News, The Associated Press and the Portland […]
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Factory output keeps on growing
Activity rises for the fifth straight month, boosted by overseas demand, and despite the shutdown.
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M.D. Harmon: Global warming report tries to cook the books
U.N. scientists don’t want to be confused by the facts.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
UPDATE: City to appeal after judge allows petition drive against Portland sale of Congress Square Plaza
PORTLAND — A petition challenging the sale of most of Congress Square Plaza to hotel developers will be allowed to proceed, Cumberland County Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler ruled Thursday. Wheeler also refused to issue a stay pending appeal in the case, as sought by the city, which would have prevented petitioners from collecting signatures […]
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Panel crafts $4M plan to renovate Cape Elizabeth library
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Library Planning Committee on Nov. 6 will propose a plan worth approximately $4 million to the Town Council for renovation and new construction at Thomas Memorial Library. Pending council approval and preliminary work by a Building Committee, residents could be asked to vote on the plan in November 2014. Last November, voters […]