The probability of engineers drilling diagonally into the gushing well on their first attempt is called ‘virtually nil.’
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Deering senior plans to trade skates, cleats for scalpel
PORTLAND — In sports, Elicia Fortier is accustomed to putting a hurt on her opponents. But come next fall, the Deering High School senior will be attending college to learn how to fix them. On Thursday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., the 17-year-old will be one of about 320 students marching down the isle during the […]
Cape Elizabeth widow (and artist and mother and humorist) shares her life after death
CAPE ELIZABETH — Sandi Amorello lost her husband Drew to pancreatic cancer in 2002. He died the day after Christmas, and at 41, Amorello became a single mother of three children under the age of 10. Eight years later, she has found a way to turn her greatest loss into hope for other widows, divorcees […]
Shack dwellers could be forced out by new rules
The National Park Service is drawing up a master plan for use of Cape Cod’s ‘dune shacks.’
Feature Obituary: Michael Cardamone, 85, cook and restaurant owner
Mr. Cardamone is recalled as an honest and hard-working man who was always there for his family.
Wine to pair with lobster to go to NYC
A wine producer last summer introduced “Big Claw” white wine in Maine, and now it will be served in New York City.
North Korea: South faked ship’s sinking
In a rare news conference that carries official weight, it warns that the peninsula is ‘on the brink of war.’
Report: Clinton was asked to urge Sestak to bow out
It argues Friday that there was nothing wrong with its attempt to coax a candidate out of a race.
Fire destroys Freeport barn, threatens home
Freeport firefighters arrive on the scene of a fully involved barn fire Thursday, May 27, at approximately 1:45 p.m. at 152 South Freeport Road. Flames eventually threatened a nearby house and spread into the woods; although the barn was a total loss, the house was saved. Mutual aid was provided by Yarmouth and Brunswick. Firefighters […]
Differences emerge in debate between Falmouth candidates
FALMOUTH — Candidates for Town council and School Board came out for a lively debate May 26 at Town Hall. The debate, sponsored by The Forecaster and moderated by attorney Andrew Sparks, began with opening statements from council candidates Barbara DiBiase, David Murray, Faith Varney and incumbent Councilor Bonny Rodden. Sparks read a statement from […]