The first of four “Hunger Games” films broke the record for a non-sequel over the weekend with a $155 million haul in the U.S. and Canada.
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Forecaster reporter discusses Harpswell community center on WMTW
The Forecaster’s Emily Guerin joined Thema Ponton of News 8 WMTW to discuss Guerin’s story about a new community center that’s been established at the former West Harpswell School in Harpswell. Tune in to WMTW every Sunday morning at 7, when staffers from The Forecaster join News 8 to discuss the week’s top local stories.
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Portland School Notebook: March 28
Portland students make Dean’s List PORTLAND — The following students have made the Dean’s List at their respective college or university. Assumption College: Rachel Madjerac. Berklee College of Music: Alexandra Wilkins. Choate Rosemary Hall: Thomas Danielewski. Connecticut College: Kevin McDowell, Susanna Sprague, Kayla Cogle and Andrea Levinsky. Curry College: Olivia Porch. Elmira College: Nicholas Viola […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 28
Arrests 3/17 at 1 a.m. Carroll Perry, 28, of Portland, was arrested on Danforth Street by Officer Brent Abbot on a charge of operating under the influence. 3/17 at 3 a.m. Gedeon Semuhoza, 21, of Portland, was arrested on Brackett Street by Officer Paul King on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. 3/17 at […]
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Elinor A. Chandler, 84: A friend to many
PORTLAND — Elinor A. Chandler, 84, died March 16 at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland on June 7, 1927, to Philip and Alice Merrill. She attended Portland schools, graduating from Deering High School in the band. She spent most of her life living in Portland. Chandler was married to the late Benjamin Chandler […]
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Portland Meetings: March 28 to April 3
Wed. 3/28 7:45 a.m. METRO Board of Directors 114 Valley St.Wed. 3/28 CANCELED: Housing and Community Development CommitteeMon. 4/2 7 p.m. City Council CHTue. 4/3 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee CH
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Angus King twitter parody suspended, then reappears
King_Angus is dead, but with the speed that social media is known for, the anonymous critic of the former governor is back as King_Angus_II.
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Family: Pot linked to Trayvon Martin suspension
Martin’s mother and family attorneys blame police for leaking the information about the marijuana to the news media in an effort to demonize the teenager.
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More Casco Bay Bridge delays today, Tuesday
Work crews making adjustments to the warning gates will result in multiple 10-minute closures.
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‘Pink slime’ maker halts some plants amid outcry
The company that makes the ammonia-treated additive known by the industry as “lean, finely textured beef” suspends production at three of its four plants.