The three weapons were registered to the shooter’s mother, who was killed in Friday’s shooting.
2012
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Portland makes early statement at Cheverus
PORTLAND—Preseason predictions often aren’t worth the paper (or cyberspace) they’re written on, but it’s safe to say the Portland boys’ basketball team is living up to early billing. The preseason favorite Bulldogs went to rival/nemesis Cheverus Friday evening and only produced two strong quarters of play, but that was more than enough to make an […]
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Local and State Dispatches
Suspects nabbed in graffiti incident / Comment on new Portland website / Rite Aid adds security … and other news from around the state
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Connecticut shooting suspect was honors student
So far, authorities have not spoken publicly of any possible motive. Witnesses said the shooter didn’t utter a word.
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Lambert leading the way for Trojans
SACO —Thornton Academy’s senior captain Alex Lambert will be a player to watch for this season, as he leads his young team to defend back-to-back titles in Class A boys hockey. “Alex’s competitiveness, passion, and ability to lead are what make him incredibly valuable to our team,” said head coach Jamie Gagnon. The storied season […]
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OOB council/manager situation may impede progress
The tension between some town councilors and the town manager came to a head earlier this week in Old Orchard Beach. Council Chairwoman Sharri MacDonald called for an executive session at Wednesday night’s meeting due to her ”“ and other councilors’ ”“ concerns with Town Manager Mark Pearson’s performance. However, MacDonald could not garner enough […]
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Congress waters down the Constitution
If there’s anything all Americans revere, it is the Constitution. From raw recruits to the president of the United States, virtually all who hold public office pledge to “preserve, protect and defend” it. This venerable document, adopted in 1789, is the nation’s civic bible. Yet, despite all the respect for the Constitution, Congress informally amends […]
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Pleasant River Lumber buys Sanford sawmill
SANFORD — A family-owned lumber company based in Piscataquis County has purchased the New England Building Materials sawmill on New Dam Road. NEBM filed for bankruptcy in February. Pleasant River Lumber, headquartered in Dover-Foxcroft, closed on the sale Nov. 30 and took over operations Dec. 3, said Jason Brochu, vice president of Pleasant River Lumber. […]
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They are two of a kind
SACO — James Edward Whelan and Joseph Grondin go way, way back ”“ like 85 years back. “We’ve been friends all that time,” said Grondin. Grondin turned 90 in October, and Whelan turned 90 earlier this month. The two men became friends while attending St. Mary’s parochial school in Biddeford. Grondin had just moved to […]
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They are two of a kind
Long-time friends Joseph Grondin and “Ed” Whelan share a laugh at Whelan’s house in Saco Thursday. (LIZ GOTTHELF/Journal Tribune)