Here is what I gathered from the city council meeting on May 6: Smart parking meters are clearly a revenue-generating, wireless device, with a wide-ranging variety of functions, including taking pictures of your automobile’s license plate (which could be an ACLU issue) and forwarding this information to the Biddeford Police Department and to City Hall. […]
May 2014
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Biddeford seeks to consolidate polling places
BIDDEFORD — Due to lack of space and parking, renovations and other problems with the city’s three current polling places, in March, Mayor Alan Casavant appointed a committee to investigate consolidating elections at a single location. Last week, City Clerk Carmen Morris presented the committee’s recommendation to the city council, which calls for holding elections […]
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Troopers endorse Michaud for governor
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine State Troopers Association, which made no endorsement for governor in 2010, is endorsing Democrat Mike Michaud in the three-way race. Union President Aaron Turcotte said Monday that Michaud was selected over incumbent Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler because he possesses the core principles of troopers ”“ “integrity, […]
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Sterling stirs new dispute with Magic-HIV remarks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An interview that was supposed to be an attempt at rehabilitation instead had Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling facing fresh rebukes as he went from apologizing for recent racist remarks to slamming Magic Johnson, repeatedly bringing up the ex-NBA star’s HIV status and calling him an unfit role model for […]
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Jennifer Tilton Given
AUBURN — Jennifer Tilton Given 35, of Dunn Street, died Friday, May 9, 2014. She was born in Portland on Sept. 19, 1978, a daughter of Keith and Jean (Sylvestor) Tilton. Jennifer was educated in local schools. She loved music and dancing. She also enjoyed playing pool, watching horror movies, gardening and designing artwork. She […]
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Maine/Nova Scotia ferry christened
PORTLAND (AP) — A cruise ferry between Portland and Nova Scotia was christened in Boston on Monday in a nod to supporters’ anticipation that the ship will draw tourists from around New England. The Nova Star’s first commercial voyage to Nova Scotia is scheduled for May 15. Pam Mood, the mayor of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, […]
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Cogan joins SIS as investment executive
WELLS — SIS Bank has hired John L. Cogan as an investment executive. Cogan arrives at SIS with 12 years of investment experience as a financial consultant for such institutions as Federal Savings Bank and Edward Jones. He will service the York, Wells and Portsmouth, N.H. branches. Cogan, of Dover, N.H., is a former president […]
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German FM in Ukraine to help broker dialogue
KIEV, Ukraine — Germany’s foreign minister flew to Ukraine Tuesday to help start talks between the Ukrainian government and its foes following the declaration of independence by two eastern regions. Speaking at the Kiev Boryspil airport Tuesday morning, Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Germany supports Ukraine’s efforts to arrange for a dialogue between the central government and […]
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Senator marks 100th birthday of constituent
Democratic Sen. John Tuttle of Sanford presented a legislative sentiment to Imelda Dewire at her home in Sanford on the occasion of her 100th birthday on Sunday, May 4.
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Maine blocks benefit cards at clubs, pubs
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine has begun blocking welfare benefit cards from being used in automated teller machines at certain locations, including liquor stores, pubs and strip clubs, Gov. Paul LePage said Monday. The Department of Health and Human Services prevented the use of the cards at 44 ATMs and anticipates that more than 200 locations […]