It has become an annual tradition at Current Publishing to use the most sophisticated technology available in the newsroom for predicting events in the coming year – the Magic 8-Ball.
It’s proven to be popular with readers, or at least no one’s complained. So, with a new year here once again, we turned to this somewhat unreliable and occasionally vague fortune-telling machine with some serious and not-so-serious questions.
Q: Will Bob Crowley take his winnings from “Survivor” and retire from teaching?
A: Most likely.
Q: Or, will he use his newly gained star power to return to the classroom in a new sitcom, “Welcome back, Crowley”?
A: It is decidedly so.
Q: Will the economy turn around?
A: Without a doubt.
Q: Will gas prices return to $4 a gallon?
A: Most likely.
Q: Will this winter bring as much snow as last winter?
A: Outlook not so good.
Q: Will Maine prove to be a pioneer in fuel-efficient technology by converting its fleet of snowplows into hybrids?
A: You may rely on it.
Q: With a $340 million shortfall, will the governor and Legislature find a way to balance the state budget?
A: You may rely on it.
Q: Will they do it without raising taxes?
A: Yes, definitely.
Current
Q: Will new Scarborough House Rep. Sean Flaherty succeed in turning Augusta into a paperless environment?
A: Yes, definitely.
Q: Will Cape Elizabeth rebound from a predicted $500,000 loss for the upcoming municipal budget year?
A: My reply is no.
Q: Will Scarborough Downs move to Sanford?
A: Outlook not so good.
Q: Is it dangerous to walk on Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth?
A: Don’t count on it.
Q: Will dogs get to keep romping on Willard Beach in South Portland?
A: Outlook good.
Q: Will Tom Blake turn Broadway into South Portland’s newest greenbelt?
A: You may rely on it.
Q: Will South Portland ever produce a winning football team again?
A: Without a doubt.
Q: Will the Maine Mall close because its owners go bankrupt?
A: Very doubtful.
AJ
Q: Will the Stroudwater Place retail center ever get built?
A: My reply is no.
Q: Will Gorham’s Preble Street be renamed Party Street?
A: Outlook not so good.
Q: Will Buxton approve a town manager?
A: Signs point to yes.
Q: Will the new bypass bring Gorham long-awaited relief from traffic congestion?
A: You may rely on it.
Lakes Region
Q: Will Raymond secede from Cumberland County?
A: Most likely.
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