Arrests 3/23 at 1 a.m. Derryk I. Jones-Bey, 22, of North Andover, Mass., was arrested in Monument Square by Officer Thomas Kwok on a charge of violation of a protection order. 3/23 at 11 p.m. Chad S. Brewster, 26, of Westbrook, was arrested on Pine Street by Officer Charles Ames on a charge of violation […]
2013
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Ann S. 'Missy' Lowe, 92: Always thought of others
PORTLAND — Ann S. “Missy” Lowe, 92, died March 24 with her loving daughter by her side. She was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Cokeburg, Pa., the daughter of John and Anna Sematic. Lowe grew up in Pennsylvania and attended area schools. After she moved to Portland, she worked for Porteous, Mitchell, and Braun in their […]
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Celia A. Ridge, 87
PORTLAND — Celia A. Ridge, 87, of Portland, died March 28 at St. Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation in Portland. She was born Nov. 8, 1925, in Portland, to Coleman and Mary Josephine Flaherty Ridge, attending parochial schools and graduating from Cathedral High School. Following high school she worked in the South Portland Shipyard during World War II. […]
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Passamaquoddies say governor made threats over elvers
A tribal spokesman reports LePage threatened reprisals as the tribe and state clash over who regulates the valuable fishery.
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Short-handed Celts chipped in the paint
Boston’s frontcourt loses the battle near the basket in falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-100.
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Judge allows Stockton, Calif., to enter bankruptcy
The case is being closely watched to see who gets paid first – retirement funds or creditors.
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Council pushes firm to clarify Portland Fire analysis
One councilor rejects hiring 40 firefighters to cut overtime and others criticize the report. Now city staff will try to decipher it.
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Portland budget includes tax hike
A plan that has a 2.9 percent tax increase doesn’t account for a potential drop in state aid.
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On Baseball: A calm rookie creates more excitement
NEW YORK — Could there have been a better hitless debut in major league baseball? Jackie Bradley Jr., the Portland Sea Dogs sensation last year, is now the rookie wonder for the Boston Red Sox. His box score on Monday: 0 for 2, three walks, two runs, one RBI. We can add heads-up base-running that […]
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Newspapers reappear in Myanmar
Private daily newspapers make a comeback after 50 years of government suppression.