Last year a judge ordered Ronald Paquin to serve 16 years in prison for sexually abusing a boy on trips to Maine in the 1980s.
February 2020
Posted inThe Forecaster
Charity hockey game benefits South Portland firefighters
SOUTH PORTLAND — Proceeds from a Maine Mariners Checking for Charity hockey game on Saturday, March 14 will benefit the South Portland Professional Firefighters L1476. Face-off is at 6 p.m., when the Mariners will take on the Worcester Railers. Call 761-6725 for more information and to order tickets.
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Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee
The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Solid earnings send stock indexes higher on Wall Street
The latest gains come as worries about the economic impact of the virus outbreak that originated in China continue to subside.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
U.N. agency targets firms linked to Israeli settlements
The human rights office lists more than 100 companies it says are complicit in human rights violations by operating in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland residents urged to review property cards
SOUTH PORTLAND — As the city prepares to revaluate all real estate property values for 2020, the Assessor’s Office is asking property owners to review their information on the assessor’s database and to correct any errors or omissions. Go online to gis.vgsi.com/southportlandme and then choose the “Enter Online Database” option. Residents can search for their […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Business Summit 2020 at NU Brewery
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation will host a business summit March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at NU Brewery, 437 Lewiston Road. The summit will provide a showcase for businesses to promote their products and services. There will also be networking, appetizers and NU brews for purchase. John Crane, the general manager of […]
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SoPo Conservation Commission needs new member
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Conservation Commission has a vacancy that can be filled by any resident of any voting district. Those interested are encouraged to attend one or two meetings to get a feel for the commission’s work before applying for the opening. Applications can be found on the city’s website at southportland.org. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
February Speak Out features Fuller Center
WINDHAM — This month’s Speak Out will focus on the Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing, a new nonprofit that helps elderly people remain in their homes safely, through renovation work like installing ramps. The show will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 8 School Road. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
First Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7
GRAY — Gray and New Gloucester recreation departments are partnering to offer the first ever Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7. The event will be held at Pennell Park at the Gray Town Hall Complex, 24 Main St. On Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. there will be ice skating, a bonfire and music. Activities on Saturday, […]