Topsham prepares for big birthday The town of Topsham is preparing for its 250th birthday party kick-off, with a year-long celebration to follow. Festivities begin with a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Topsham Fairgrounds. This family-friendly, alcohol-free event is partnered with another group holding a dance inside the fairgrounds exhibit hall. Outside will be […]
2013
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Walter N. Rumery, 68: Portland educator, developed local safety program
PORTLAND — Walter N. Rumery, 68, died Dec. 17, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Portland, March 21, 1945, the son of Aldo B. and Charlotte V. Clark Rumery. He attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School, class of 1963. Rumery furthered his […]
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Yarmouth council OKs sewer fees, minus details
YARMOUTH — Sewer fees are coming to Yarmouth, although some of the details still need to be worked out. The Town Council on Dec. 19 voted 6-1 to adopt the fees and gave itself until Feb. 20, 2014, to establish the rate structure, metering, billing and measurements, as well as subordinate policy considerations. Councilor David […]
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Shirley Jordan, 75
PORTLAND — Shirley Jordan, 75, of Portland died Dec. 11, at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison, Jan. 7, 1938, and graduated from Windham High School in 1956. After high school, she joined First Portland National Bank, later known as Canal Bank. Jordan was a talented seamstress, making many bridal […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 25-31
There are no Portland meetings this week
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Portland Police Beat: Dec. 25
Arrests 12/15 at midnight. Zachery A. Witham, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Auburn Street by Officer Michael Galietta on a charge of assault. 12/15 at 6 a.m. Keith Johns, 46, of Portland, was arrested on Oxford Street by Officer Heather Brown on a charge of assault. 12/15 at 5 p.m. Kalene Gaddas, 20, of […]
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Yarmouth/Freeport tested, but downs Capeflete to stay perfect
YARMOUTH—While most of us look ahead to the new year, the Yarmouth/Freeport girls’ ice hockey team isn’t going to want 2013 to end. That’s because the beginning portion of its season has been so magical. Monday afternoon at Travis Roy Arena, Yarmouth/Freeport extended its stirring run to eight straight victories to start the year, although […]
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Girls’ basketball: Thornton hands Portland first loss
Olivia Shaw scores 19 points to pace the Trojans to a 51-35 win.
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Girls’ basketball: Thornton hands Portland first loss
Olivia Shaw scores 19 points to pace the Trojans to a 51-35 win.
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Pats just took it from Ravens
New England’s turnover drought ends in rout of Baltimore.