A group of state attorneys general tried to block the deal, arguing that having one fewer phone company would cost Americans billions of dollars in higher bills.
February 2020
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Show buildings some love on Valentine’s Day
Greater Portland Landmarks is encouraging the public to ‘heart bomb’ buildings they love in the community.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 13-20
Chebeague Island Mon. 2/17 6:30 p.m. Planning Board CIS Cumberland Tues. 2/18 5 p.m. Budget Workshop TH Tues. 2/18 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 2/19 6 p.m. Public Works Garage Meeting TH Freeport Thur. 2/13 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission TH Wed. 2/19 6 p.m. Project Review Board TH Wed. 2/19 7 p.m. Sewer District […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Durham talk to highlight history of Maine murderers
DURHAM — The Durham Historic District Commission will host author Annette Vance Dorey on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eureka Center, 606 Hallowell Road. Dorey will give a talk on her book “Maine Mothers Who Murdered 1875-1925: Doing Time in State Prison,” which tells the stories of more than 30 mothers accused […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Augusta man charged with drunken driving on a riding lawnmower
An Augusta Police Department’s Facebook post mentioned the incident Monday night, saying it was an unusual occurrence in the winter.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Freeport attorney announces run for state House District 48
FREEPORT — Flying Point resident Kathy Biberstein is running for state House District 48, the seat held by Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, who is running for U.S. Senate. “As I speak to the people in our community about their priorities, I have been inspired by their passion for our towns and their vision for Maine’s […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
State council, residents ready to take action on climate change
As a trustee with Maine Audubon, I was pleased to attend the Maine Climate Council meeting at the Augusta Civic Center on Feb. 5. A panel of over 30 policy, climate and environmental experts and stakeholders reported back on what the working groups have accomplished in the past few months and began discussions about actions […]
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Jay woman pleads guilty to drug charge in overdose death
Brittany R. Boivin must serve two months of a three-year sentence.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Another strong year in commercial real estate predicted for 2020
The Boulos Company’s 2020 Market Outlook says the commercial space vacancy rate in greater Portland increased for the first time in six years, but vacancy rates in downtown Portland dropped.