Andrzej Szpara had a torso injury that was apparently self-inflicted when he went into the School Department’s office, police say.
March 2010
UPDATE: White House confirms Obama will visit Maine next week
PORTLAND — The White House confirmed today that President Barack Obama will visit the Portland area on April 1 to promote the health-care overhaul that became law this week. The president’s visit was announced this morning by U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. “This reform is historic, it helps small businesses, seniors and average Americans and […]
Obama coming toPortland area April 1
The president is making campaign-like stops around the country to tout the new health care reform law.
Bail denied for teencharged in double killing
One of two former honor students accused in a double killing in Rumford will remain in jail while awaiting trial.
Student charged in stabbingat Sanford High School
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was reported in stable condition.
Midcoast health careprovider cutting staff
Pen Bay in Rockport continues layoffs that began in February.
Westbrook woman sentenced in adoption, apartment scams
PORTLAND – A Westbrook woman was sentenced to nine months in prison Friday for taking money from couples who believed they would be adopting her baby and from a woman who believed she would be subletting her apartment. Misty Sargent, 24, pleaded guilty to two felony theft charges and was ordered to pay $2,055 in […]
Maine, Canadian lobstermen meet in Portland
The seventh annual Canadian-U.S. Lobstermen’s Town Meeting will focus on the economic health of the industry.
South Portland school employee cuts himself at central office
A South Portland school maintenance worker last week went to the administrative offices of the city’s school department and displayed a knife with which he apparently had earlier cut himself, according to police. Police released a statement about the Wednesday, March 24 incident, saying that the worker, Andrzej Szpara, 53, of North Sebago, was transported […]
South Portland school employee cuts himself at central office
A South Portland school maintenance worker last week went to the administrative offices of the city’s school department and displayed a knife with which he apparently had earlier cut himself, according to police. Police released a statement about the Wednesday, March 24 incident, saying that the worker, Andrzej Szpara, 53, of North Sebago, was transported […]