As the driver tried to collect his $10 fare, the men punched him in the body and head and then demanded all his money, police say.
October 2014
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Mettle for metal: Portland bands face prospect of vanishing rehearsal space
PORTLAND — Grime Studios is the kind of place that stokes the imagination. At first sight, the single-level, concrete warehouse on the banks of the Fore River looks abandoned. Pushing on its creaky metal door reveals a dimly lit hallway, its walls covered in dark, imaginative murals, underground concert fliers, and occasional graffiti. There’s also […]
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Widow of Windham man fatally shot by police to sue for $2 million
Vicki McKenney, who witnessed the shooting of her armed, suicidal husband, intends to argue that police failed to follow protocols and weren’t properly trained.
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Dion all but a shoo-in for re-election in Portland-Falmouth House District 43
PORTLAND — The election in Maine House District 43 is contested, but only in theory. Republican Shannon Rafferty-Roy is not making an effort to unseat the incumbent Democrat, Rep. Mark Dion. “I’m not a politician,” said Rafferty-Roy, who said she had planned to withdraw from the race after the June 10 primary that allowed the […]
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Spreading Ebola outbreak prompts U.S. to consider new screening for travelers
The Obama administration faces congressional calls for outright restrictions for non-citizens from stricken regions of West Africa.
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‘Raw emotion’ distinguishes teen’s work
FREEPORT – Evan Tims, a senior at Freeport High School, is among the 45 high school students in the state selected for the Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibition, to be featured at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. The students, chosen by their teachers for the exhibition, will have their works at the Cross […]
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Expect delays on Martin's Point Bridge
PORTLAND — Traffic delays are expected on the Martin’s Point Bridge Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 9, while construction crews prepare to pave the roadway. Traffic in both directions will be restricted to one alternating lane of traffic from 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and delays might extend into next week, according to project spokeswoman Carol Morris. […]
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LETTERS: Support for Anne Graham
As an Independent voter and a resident of Durham, I’m supporting Anne Graham as the better choice for our local representative to the Maine House. As a selectperson in North Yarmouth since 2007, Annie understands the challenges faced by small towns. As a member and current chair of the Legislature’s joint committee on state and […]
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LETTERS: Support for Anne Graham
As an Independent voter and a resident of Durham, I’m supporting Anne Graham as the better choice for our local representative to the Maine House. As a selectperson in North Yarmouth since 2007, Annie understands the challenges faced by small towns. As a member and current chair of the Legislature’s joint committee on state and […]