All posts by The Forecaster
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Candid camera: Scarborough police use disguised vehicles to trap speeders
SCARBOROUGH — Who slows down to the speed limit when they drive by a public works vehicle? Apparently not a lot of drivers in Scarborough....
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South Portland to expand recycling services to 8 condo complexes
SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents in eight condominium complexes will be allowed to participate in the city’s automated recycling program. The possibility of expanding the city’s...
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Topsham nomination papers due Sept. 18
TOPSHAM — With the deadline looming, two people have taken out nomination papers for a seat on the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk Ruth Lyons...
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Downeast Energy of Brunswick says damage contained after losing $150K to phishing scam
BRUNSWICK — An official at Downeast Energy & Building Supply said Wednesday that an Internet scam that robbed the company of $150,000 seems to have...
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Brunswick base redevelopers accept energy study funds, await decision on property transfers
BATH — The group implementing the reuse plan for Brunswick Naval Air Station on Tuesday accepted a $200,000 grant that will help determine if the...
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Therapist's earnings to go to Safe Passage
YARMOUTH — Licenced massage therapist and Reiki master Sarah Filliter will donate her earnings from Sept. 20-26 to Safe Passage to celebrate the organization’s 10th...
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Lobsterman Triathlon returns Saturday in Freeport
FREEPORT — The eighth Lobsterman Triathlon will take place this Saturday, Sept. 19, with 800 athletes from across the country competing. The Olympic-distance race begins at...
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Tukey headlines land trust meeting
CUMBERLAND — Author, publisher and organic gardener Paul Tukey will speak on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust annual meeting. Tukey...
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Different drummers in North Yarmouth
The annual North Yarmouth Fun Day parade provided an assortment of entertainiment on Sunday, Sept. 6, including the Greely Middle School marching band and, at...
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 17 – 23
Falmouth Thu. 9/17 6 p.m. Board of Assessment Review TH Mon. 9/21 9 a.m. Falmouth Trails Advisory Committee TH Mon. 9/21 5:30 p.m. Former Brown...
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Yarmouth bike rally to teach cycling safety tips
YARMOUTH — The Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Team will partner with members of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to teach Yarmouth students and parents about bicycle...
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Henry Fest celebration rescheduled for Sept. 20
YARMOUTH — Heavy rain put a damper on the annual Henry Fest this year, so the celebration of friendship, music and local food was rescheduled for...
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Cooper Wiring Devices in Brunswick to close, eliminating 76 jobs
BRUNSWICK — The parent company of Cooper Wiring Devices confirmed Wednesday that it will close its Cressey Road plant within the next 12 months. A...
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Cost of outfitting Brunswick meeting space doubles; People Plus move could be delayed
BRUNSWICK — The cost for the town to finish meeting space at Maine Street Station will be double the original estimate, according to town staff....
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Questions precede Brunswick base agency vote on Oxford Aviation proposal
BATH — Over the last 20 years, Oxford Aviation’s pursuit of growth and public funding has benefited from the private company’s political ties in Augusta. ...
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South Portland School Board member dies unexpectedly
SOUTH PORTLAND — School Board member Michael Eastman died Monday night at Maine Medical Center in Portland. The 69-year-old Eastman had been on life support...
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Fire damages building in Portland's Old Port
PORTLAND — Fire and police officials are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out late this morning on a third-floor deck above Wharf...
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Jetport gets $9M federal grant for explosives detection system for checked baggage
PORTLAND — The Portland International Jetport was awarded a $9.2 million federal grant for a new security system capable of scanning checked baggage for explosive materials....
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Water main break restricts traffic on Ocean Street in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police are asking motorists to avoid Ocean Street between Broadway and Highland Avenue while Portland Water District crews repair a broken water main....
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Violet I. Bolduc Dulac, 99
BRUNSWICK — Violet I. Bolduc Dulac, 99, died Sept. 6 at her home. Born in Winslow, Aug. 27, 1910, she was the daughter of Antonio...
