All posts by The Forecaster
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Yarmouth girls' soccer star wins Gatorade award
Yarmouth’s Sara D’Appolonia, who scored 33 goals and led the Clippers to a perfect season and a repeat Class B state championship last fall, was...
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Former Portland High School teacher leaves $1M for scholarship
PORTLAND — Raymond Allen was born during the Great Depression and pinched pennies all his life. He shopped at discount stores. If something was broken, he...
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House candidate wants to hear from you
I am honored to be chosen as the Democratic nominee in Maine House District 32. I absolutely could not have done it without the support...
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Portland thrift store's cards of hope brighten day for shoppers
PORTLAND — In a simple, yet heartfelt way, the miniature cards bearing inspirational messages being given out to customers at Threads of Hope thrift stores are...
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Annual Greek festival this weekend in Portland
PORTLAND — The 37th annual Greek Heritage Food Festival is Thursday, June 21, through Saturday, June 23. Held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St.,...
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Out & About: Ah, summertime
The astronomical calendar switches to summer this week, but it’s only catching up to the performing arts datebook, which switched seasons a couple of weeks...
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Portland tours celebrate 350th anniversary of Eastern Cemetery
PORTLAND — As the city’s oldest cemetery celebrates its 350th anniversary, a series of walking tours will be offered July 1-Oct. 14. Diane Brakeley of...
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The Universal Notebook: My cousin Andrea
On May 16 I was scrolling through my Facebook feeds when I came across one that stopped me dead. “RIP Andrea Parker.” My cousin Andrea...
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Rankled and wrecked
No need for you to endure the endless wait for the results of ranked-choice voting, which should be available before the tourists leave on Labor...
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Life Unwound: Listening is the answer
My friend calls, spills out troubles. And then: “I’m a mess.” I say, “Ohhh. Ouch.” I want to Band-Aid the boo-boo, apply a soothing salve....
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Superintendent's Notebook: Class of 2018 is prepared, empowered
At the Portland Public Schools, our goal is to prepare and empower students for what comes next. “Prepared” means students have the knowledge and skills...
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Forecaster Forum: Orange is a color for our times
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it...
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Letter: Cape Elizabeth lawmaker backs bonds for schools
The future of Maine starts with our students – our future workforce. If we are serious about building a stronger state, lawmakers ought to invest...
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Letter: Cumberland officer will be missed
We want to go on record along with those who have been greatly impacted by Officer John Dalbec’s presence as the school resource officer in...
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Cornerstone Title wins another Portland Majors softball crown
Cornerstone Title won the Portland girls’ major softball title for the fourth year in a row. Cornerstone Title won the finale, 11-1, in five-innings, behind...
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Super Six Polls
Our final Super-Six polls for baseball, softball and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse. These polls include games played through Saturday, June 16 and were first released...
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Harpswell Police Beat: June 15
No arrests or summonses were reported from June 6-13.
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Topsham Police Beat: June 15
Arrests 6/7 at 9:25 p.m. Jay Labbe III, 25, of Addison Street, Lisbon Falls, was arrested by Officer Donald Cowles on Lewiston Road on a...
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: June 15
Arrests No arrests were reported from June 5-11. Summonses 6/6 at 12:32 a.m. Rachel McGonigle, 21, no address listed, of Portland, was issued a summons on...
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Scarborough Police Beat: June 15
Arrests 6/6 at 1:29 p.m. Jason R. Berube, 30, of Hollis, was arrested on Saratoga Lane by Officer Isaiah Jones for operating after habitual offender revocation....
