FALMOUTH — A consultant says Falmouth Memorial Library needs approximately 46 percent more space to meet user demand over the next five years. Consultant Nolan Lushington explained his findings in a nearly three-hour presentation and question-and-answer session Monday night at the library. His report did not examine whether the library – now in a 10,900-square-foot […]

PORTLAND — A chiropractor who is using his mustache to fight cancer has been selected as a finalist in a national competition. Dr. Lou Jacobs is a finalist for the American Mustache Institute’s Mustached American of the Year competition, which rewards people who “use their mustache for good.” Jacobs, who was profiled in The Forecaster […]

FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Food Pantry is hosting its annual community turkey dinner on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth Road. The dinner is free, although donations will be accepted. The Town Council approved a $5,000 donation to the pantry in support of this effort. […]

FREEPORT — The public is invited to a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 7-9 p.m. about the launch of Amtrak Downeaster train service from Portland to Freeport and Brunswick. Patricia Quinn of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and representatives from the Maine Department of Transportation will be available to provide information and […]

PORTLAND — Dozens of city and school buildings will get energy efficiency upgrades as part of an $11 million energy bond the City Council approved Monday night. The spending measure includes upgrades ranging from roof replacement at schools to new hot water boilers at the Barron Center. “We’re going to be saving some huge amounts […]

FREEPORT — Residents will have an opportunity to vote on five amendments to the Town Charter on Nov. 2. The vote follows several council workshops, two failed citizen petitions to overturn a council decision to consolidate dispatch services with Brunswick, and a Human Rights complaint on behalf of residents with disabilities. Question 1 would make […]

PORTLAND — Republican Jeffrey Martin is challenging incumbent state Sen. Joseph Brannigan, D-Portland, in Senate District 9. District 9 represents the Back Cove, Deering, North Deering and East Deering neighborhoods and part of the city of Westbrook. Sen. Joseph Brannigan Brannigan, 79, has served seven terms in the House and is wrapping up his second […]

SCARBOROUGH — A group of citizens is challenging Central Maine Power Co.’s installation of “smart” electric meters on homes. They claim there are too many privacy and health concerns about the wireless meters. The challenge comes after CMP received $96 million in federal stimulus money to purchase and install the smart-meter technology. The meter reduce […]

PORTLAND — Three candidates are competing to fill the House District 116 seat being vacated by Rep. Charlie Harlow, D-Portland, including Harlow’s daughter. Republican Kenneth Capron, independent Frederick Kilfoil and Democrat Denise Harlow are on the Nov. 2 ballot. District 116 represents Riverton, the Riverside and Warren Avenue areas, and Nason’s Corner. Kenneth Capron Capron, […]