Gwen Perry will lead the trade group’s effort to grow Maine’s restaurant and hotel labor force.
February 2020
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Tagovailoa making progress, expects to be healthy before draft
Tua Tagovailoa, the former Alabama quarterback still recovering after hip surgery, expects to be ready to show off for scouts at his pro day on April 9.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Public health officials warn senators of ‘inevitable’ spread of coronavirus in U.S.
Businesses, health-care facilities and even schools are being urged to plan now for ways to limit the impact of the illness when it spreads further in the U.S.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Where to vote in Cape, Scarborough and South Portland on Election Day
SOUTH PORTLAND — Local voters will head to the polls Tuesday, March 3, and, in addition to choosing their party’s presidential candidate, will weigh in on a statewide immunization law. In the presidential primary, Democrats will be choosing between eight candidates who are still in the race: former Vice President and former U.S. Sen. Joe […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Weekend closure of Exit 45 begins Friday
SOUTH PORTLAND — The southbound on and off ramps at Exit 45 of the Maine Turnpike will be closed this weekend, between 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and 6 a.m. Monday, March 2. Southbound motorists will have to get on and off the Turnpike at Exit 46 or Exit 42. According to the Maine Turnpike […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 27-March 5
Chebeague Island Thur. 2/27 6 p.m. Coastal Water Commission TO Sat. 2/29 9 a.m. Board Of Selectmen Meeting/Budget Workshop CIH Cumberland Mon. 3/2 5 p.m. Town Council Budget Workshop TH Durham Thur. 3/5 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission TO Falmouth Mon. 3/2 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Tues. 3/3 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Thur. 3/5 […]
Posted inLocal & State
Pillar of Monmouth community Paul Fox dies at 84
Fox was a former Monmouth fire chief and department member for 62 years, and also helped organize the Monmouth Fair for more than 5 decades.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill would phase out use of Long Creek youth detention center
The measure would also prohibit courts from detaining juveniles solely because they can’t be sent home, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Parents invited to forum on online safety
PORTLAND — The latest Parent University offering, “Internet Safety: Protecting Children from the Dangers of the Dark Web,” will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School, 522 Stevens Ave. The event will feature Jayne Hitchcock, a cybersecurity author and international expert, who will talk about cyberbullying, social […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man found dead near Portland tracks was struck by Amtrak Downeaster
Amtrak police and Portland police are examing why no one aboard the Amtrak train noticed when the man was struck Sunday afternoon.