PORTLAND — Three York County men were indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury for their alleged roles in a daytime burglary, car theft and assault on Merrill Road in Falmouth earlier this year. Paul Cleary-Gagnon, 29, of Alfred; Christopher Girard, 30, of Old Orchard Beach; and Jeffery C. Poirier, 33, of Saco were all […]
2014
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Cool marine air to remain in place
I know it was a long cold winter, but I didn’t like the heat yesterday. The afternoon with all that dry air and a high around 80F sapped my garden and me. Remember, the sun this time of year is about as strong as it can get, so although the calendar still says May, the […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
Man arrested after ramming truck into Maryland TV station
Nobody is reported injured but the suspect, who claimed to be God, is taken for medical treatment.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth police probe campaign sign thefts
FALMOUTH — Police are investigating a report of stolen campaign signs. Town Councilor Chris Orestis, who is running for a second term, filed a police report May 9, claiming that more than 50 of his campaign signs were stolen from private and public properties throughout town. Police Department Lt. John Kilbride said thefts of political […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Quality-control issues shutter Wild Willy’s in South Portland
Under its current management, the Wild Willy’s Burger eatery in South Portland was not operating up to snuff, which is why Jim Williams, president of the restaurant chain, encouraged the owners to close up shop. On Tuesday, Williams told the Current he was surprised, however, to learn that management had not informed employees of the […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Police say report on violent gangs in Portland is wrong
Crime groups here are far different from the murderous rivals in bigger areas, officials say.
Posted inMaine, News
Police say report on violent gangs in Portland is wrong
Crime groups here are far different from the murderous rivals in bigger areas, officials say.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Well-known Maine musicians to perform at Portland’s civic center
The July 12 show will feature Don McLean, Howie Day, Ellis Paul and Dave Mallett.
Posted inNation & World, News
Officer killed in New Hampshire had no chance to draw weapon, police say
The officer, who had two teenage daughters, was invited into the home when he responded to a report of an argument between the alleged gunman and his father.
Posted inBusiness, News
Wild Willy’s Burgers closes in South Portland
The restaurant franchisor cites declining food quality and service.