Arrests 3/22 at 10 a.m. Marcus Brown, 31, of St. Clare Shores, Mich., was arrested by Officer Tim Farris on Riverside Street on a charge of failure of sex offender to update or register. 3/22 at 1 a.m. Wesley Peoples, 22, of Holderness, N.H., was arrested by Officer Evan Bomba on High Street on a […]
March 2010
State seeks commentson future of Pineland, Bradbury
The comments will be used by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands to develop a management plan for the properties.
Iraqi women visit State House
The women, who include public officials and a university professor, met today with Gov. John Baldacci.
House OKs bill seekingballot initiative reform
AUGUSTA — Concerns about the integrity of Maine’s ballot initiative process have prompted action on a bill to tighten the requirements for organizations behind petition campaigns. The House today agreed with the Senate and approved a measure requiring businesses that receive compensation for circulating petitions to register with the Secretary of State. Supporters say the […]
House OKs bill banning guns in Acadia
The bill allows exceptions for police, retired police and those who have concealed weapons permits.
Missing Maine man’s body identified
No foul play is suspected in the death of a Guilford man whose body was found March 22 at the Howland Dam.
Local hockey team wins state title
The Casco Bay Hockey Association Peewee Travel Tier I team, featuring players from Forecaster Country, recently won the state championship, rallying from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Bangor Freeze, 4-3, in overtime, and will represent Maine in the national championships in Virginia April 7-11. Front row (left to right): Walter Conrad, Jean-Claude Lemieux, Kyle […]
Limington suspect saysslaying was accident
Patrick Dapolito says he was lying on the floor with Kelly Winslow when a 9 mm pistol he was holding went off.
Community Calendar: March 31 – April 11
Greater Portland Benefits The Big Bake Sale, 10% of sales on select bakery products to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, until March 31, Whole Foods Market, 2 Somerset St., Portland, wholefoodsmarket.com/portland-me. Free Federal and Maine Income Tax Preparation, available for all ages and incomes, through April 14, for times/locations, visit aarp.org/money, tax-aide […]
Portland School Notebook: March 29
PATHS hosts benefitfashion show April 8 PORTLAND — Fashion marketing students at Portland Arts and Technology High School will debut their work at the “Collections 2010 Fashion Show,” on April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deering High School auditorium. The Collections 2010 Fashion Show will raise money to benefit PROP’s Foster Grandparent program and […]