SOUTH PORTLAND — The public is invited to a presentation at City Hall on Wednesday night by three key staffers from the Portland International Jetport. Jetport director Paul Bradbury, security manager Jennifer Dunfee and operations manager Brad Wallace are scheduled to appear in council chambers at City Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Councilor Alan […]
2011
Moose cause multi-car crash in Kennebunk
Motorists report seeing at least two of the animals on the Maine Turnpike following a collision.
Preble Street presents service awards
PORTLAND — Preble Street honored Hannaford with its Community Partner Award recently for its volunteer efforts in providing meals and donations. The Joseph D. Kreisler Community Impact Award went to Lucky Hollander of Portland. Hollander has dedicated her career to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Lynne Goodwin of Portland, a volunteer of […]
Carmona joins Portland mayoral race
Ralph Carmona is vice chair of Portland’s Democratic Party and an instructor at the University of Southern Maine.
Fourth of July events on tap for Freeport, Yarmouth, Chebeague
FREEPORT — Freeport, Yarmouth and Chebeague Island will celebrate Independence Day with parades, fireworks, races and activities for the whole family. There will be a blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast in Freeport, starting at 7 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Saint Jude Hall on Main Street. At 7:30 a.m. the L.L. Bean 10K road race […]
Ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevichconvicted at retrial
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been convicted of 17 of the 20 charges against him, many related to his attempt to sell or trade President Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat.
Maine reaction divided on campaign finance ruling
AUGUSTA — Mainers are divided over a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a campaign finance law that’s modeled on Maine’s law. The Maine Heritage Policy Center applauded today’s ruling, which struck down a provision of Arizona’s campaign financing system that gives extra cash to publicly funded candidates who face privately funded rivals and independent groups. […]
Fort Allen Park restoration gets design grant
The project includes restoration of two Civil War cannons and a wrought iron fence along with improvements to lighting, landscaping and a bandstand.
New Portland city manager starts July 20
Mark Rees was able to get an early release from his contract as town manager of North Andover, Mass.
Bangor man sentenced to life for fatal stabbing
Colin Koehler, of Bangor, was convicted last October of stabbing to death 19-year-old Holly Boutilier of Old Town.