Witnesses said Tim Mitchell had been operating his bike erratically just prior to the crash.
September 2013
Defending champion Flyers pushed, but pass opening test
PORTLAND—It didn’t take long for the Waynflete girls’ soccer team to learn that it will get every foe’s best effort this fall. Monday afternoon in the regular season opener at Fore River Fields, the defending Class C state champion Flyers welcomed Traip Academy and just 4 minutes, 30 seconds in, found themselves down by a […]
US Open: Nadal tops Djokovic for 13th major title
The 27-year-old Spaniard now ranks third all-time in men’s major championships, behind only Roger Federer’s 17 and Pete Sampras’ 14.
Portland protesters oppose U.S. strike in Syria
About 50 protesters urge Congress to reject the president’s proposed military attack.
Two men injured in N.H. gas station blast
The two workers were making repairs to an in-ground tank when a fire and explosion occurred.
Justices pose tough questions in Maine 911 transcripts case
Maine’s highest court weighs the Press Herald appeal for transcripts in pending criminal cases.
Contamination closes more Massachusetts oyster beds
The action is taken after two cases of a gastrointestinal illness are linked to bacteria.
Portland businessman accused in international drug conspiracy
Robert Evon, a former owner of Port City Music Hall, is accused in a new court filing of conspiring to smuggle $2.7 million worth of cocaine.
WWII veterans hope lake in Italy yields GIs’ remains
Two dozen American soldiers died when their amphibious vehicle sank, and volunteer divers hope to further explore such a vehicle found in Lake Garda.
Six file to run for positions in S. Portland
Two at-large seats on the City Council and one slot on the school board will be filled in elections Nov. 5.