Five students were invited to lunch by text message and then shot at their table, investigators say.
October 2014
Maine mother goes on trial in toddler’s death
Leanna Norris is accused of medicating the girl before smothering her.
Letter to the editor: Debate convinces voter to stick with Eliot Cutler
I have always thought that independent Eliot Cutler was the best candidate for governor. I also always thought that in the final analysis, I would switch my allegiance to Mike Michaud if it meant keeping Paul LePage from re-election. After watching the gubernatorial debates, I am more convinced than ever that Mr. Cutler should be […]
Portland repeats as middle school football champion
Portland’s Middle School football team celebrates its 48-30 win over Scarborough in Sunday’s Southern Maine Youth Football League championship game for 7th and 8th graders. Portland repeated as champion and posted a 10-0 record. Quarterback Ben Trefethen threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 60 yards and three more scores. Running back […]
Cheverus, Portland win rivalry games; Playoffs next
A memorable high school football regular season came to a close last weekend and the fun really begins Friday when ancient rivals will do battle in the first round of the playoffs. Saturday afternoon, perennial powerhouse Cheverus capped another stellar campaign with a 60-6 drubbing of Deering in a game moved to Fitzpatrick Stadium due […]
Court ruling favors developers in purchase of Cumberland estate
The judge says his decision doesn’t constitute an opinion on a proposal on next week’s ballot for the town to buy 25 acres to establish its first public beach.
Portland Stage presents true story of tone-deaf, would-be diva
‘Souvenir’ is the story of amateur soprano Florence Foster Jenkins, told through the eyes of her accompanist.
Open spaces open to discussion at 3 meetings
PORTLAND — The first of three public meetings on the nature and future uses of city-owned open spaces was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Riverton Community Center. The second meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Reiche Elementary School, 166 Brackett St., followed by a 6:30 […]
U.S. official urges allies to combat Islamic State ideology
Hollywood-style film clips and other elements of its media campaign boost the group’s credibility among disaffected but plugged-in young Muslims.
Biddeford man charged with animal cruelty after pets found in foreclosed home
Police find a malnourished dog and cat in a feces-strewn home.