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Portland police arrest 4 more in prostitution sting

PORTLAND — Police made four arrests Sunday night during an undercover operation to combat prostitution in the city’s Parkside neighborhood, Assistant Chief Vern Malloch said Monday. Charged with engaging a prostitute were Robert S. Flagg, 61, of Westbrook; Jose O. Menjiva, 29, of Portland; Christopher C. Pierce, 32, of Naples; and Rumen Shopov, 55, of […]

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Out & About: Summer concerts, theater beckon

With the long Fourth of July weekend behind us, Maine enters its most intense period of summer, with many concerts and other performances beckoning residents and tourists alike. Summer music festivals are among our state’s most appealing attractions. Amongst the pines and ponds of western Maine, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival is set to open […]

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The Universal Notebook: Pennies from heaven

Several times a week, I see Sandy Bowie walking along Main Street, Portland Street and Route 1, listening to music on her headphones, trucking along at a brisk pace I’d describe as power walking. Short, trim, fit and blond, Sandy is about five years older than I am and looks 10 years younger. I’m sure […]