BRUNSWICK — Police on Monday said they arrested Stephen L. McIntire, 55, of Bath, for allegedly recording images of women in their homes without their consent. The violation-of-privacy charges result from an investigation into several “peeping Tom” reports in the neighborhood around Bowdoin College last fall, Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said. McIntire was arrested at Two […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sun shines on Portland plungers
More than 100 hardy souls plunge into frigid waters at Portland’s East End Beach on Saturday, Jan. 30, in support of Camp Sunshine’s Freezin for a Reason fundraiser and the organization’s mission to give children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a retreat in Casco. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster)
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Skating for equality in Portland
Anna Kellar, left, and Meagan Lauer of Portland embrace on the ice Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Rink at Thompson’s Point in Portland at the first Out On Ice event to support EqualityMaine; the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network-Southern Maine, and the effort to create safer schools for LGBT youth in southern Maine. (Dan […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Evaluation of Scarborough teen accused of shooting could take months
SCARBOROUGH — Authorities have released few details about what led to the Jan. 18 shooting of an Ash Swamp Road man, allegedly by a Scarborough High School senior. Matthew Gwyer, 17, of 26 Ocean Ave., is being held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland. At his first court appearance Monday, Jan. 25, […]
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Cape Elizabeth historical society to digitize collection
CAPE ELIZABETH — Using a donation from the Sprague family, the Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society has acquired a state-of-the-art software program that will allow the society’s collection of photographs and documents to be digitized. The immediate goal is to allow the historical society to integrate its archives so photos, documents and other items can be […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell selectman, 3 others unchallenged for re-election
HARPSWELL — Nomination papers for the elected offices on the ballot at Town Meeting in March are in, and the incumbents don’t have any challengers. According to the town clerk’s office Wednesday afternoon, four people up for re-election took out and returned nomination papers by the Jan. 27 deadline. Board of Selectmen Chairman Rick Daniel is […]
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Maine DOT expected to replace landscaping along Freeport highway
FREEPORT — The Maine Department of Transportation is expected next week to provide the town with a remedy for a tree removal project along Interstate 295 that generated significant criticism last year. The plan is expected to involve adding vegetation and landscaping along the boundary that separates the highway from nearby homes. MDOT clear-cut trees along […]
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Portland Science Center puts South Portland High School robots in the spotlight
SOUTH PORTLAND — Robots built by the South Portland High School robotics team are among interactive exhibits opening Friday at the Portland Science Center. “Space: A Journey to Our Future” tracks the history and future trajectory of space travel. The installation includes interactive tools to illustrate space travel and simulated activities to better illustrate the sensation […]
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Harpswell coping with continuing decline of clams
HARPSWELL — The state of the Harpswell clam industry is not very strong, but it may be getting stronger. At a Jan. 26 meeting, the town’s Marine Resources Committee reviewed a draft report on its activities over the past year to send to Town Meeting in March. “The Marine Resources Committee continues to search for ways […]
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Cape Elizabeth hopes to hire new school chief by May
CAPE ELIZABETH — The School Board has hired the Maine School Management Association to assist in its search for a new superintendent. The board on Jan. 26 approved hiring Cornelia Brown, executive director of the Augusta-based association, with the hope that a replacement for Superintendent of Schools Meredith Nadeau can be hired by May. Nadeau announced her […]