Furious Republicans condemn the House speaker’s action, and the president’s re-election campaign seeks to capitalize on it.
February 2020
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Mickelson says he won’t accept exemption into U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson hasn’t yet qualified for the one major that he’s never won.
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Posted inTimes Record
Community events this month will help officials plan for Brunswick’s future
As the town looks toward the next 10-12 years, officials are tasked with creating the next comprehensive plan, a municipal tool to determine community goals in terms of development and regulates policies on transportation, land use, recreation and housing, among others.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: It was the right time for Sox to let Mookie Betts go
To remain competitive in years to come, Boston needed the payroll flexibility that comes with trading its superstar.
Posted inTimes Record
McCreight to seek reelection to Maine House
Joyce “Jay” McCreight has announced her campaign for reelection to the state Legislature where she is serving her third term representing House District 51, consisting of Harpswell, West Bath and Northeast Brunswick. According to a news release, McCreight successfully sponsored legislation to support and preserve Maine’s fishing industries and environment, improve access to health care […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth seeks partner for solar project
Under the proposal, the town would provide the land and the developer would bear the cost of the project and maintain the system for up to 20 years.
Posted inNews, Politics
Sen. Collins votes to acquit, Sen. King to convict as Senate clears Trump of impeachment charges
While Susan Collins didn’t expand on comments she had made in announcing her vote, Angus King again faulted the president and expressed concern that the Senate’s ‘inaction’ seriously harms the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
First Jordan’s Furniture store in Maine will have rope-climbing courses, huge LED display
The new furniture store at The Maine Mall in South Portland is expected to open in late spring.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Aretha Franklin family drama plays out in courtroom in latest estate hearing
The half-hour hearing was the first court proceeding since Sabrina Owens announced she will be stepping down as the estate’s personal representative.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Energy corridor support recalls spruce budworm boondogle
In a recent column, Ed Beem’s dismay at the full-page ad – signed by many once-prominent “environmentalists” – supporting CMP/Avangrid/Iberdrola & Hydro Quebec’s drive to shove New England Clean Energy Connect down the throats of Maine people, is an indicator that he remains an idealist. Many Forecaster readers are too young to recall the decades-long […]