Summonses Davis Cushman, 64, of North Waterboro, was summonsed Dec. 16 on Route 77 on a charge of operating after suspension. Leah Kerwin, 39, of South Portland, was summonsed Dec. 17 on Scott Dyer Road on charges of falsifying private records, stealing drugs and theft. Calls On Dec. 9, a patrolman met with a resident […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE: Taxation without representation
Most have heard of the saying of “taxation without representation” that originated from our Revolutionary War. After the Windham Town Council workshop of Dec. 15, I believe we have taxation with representation and that representation is not for the average taxpayer. Maybe I had better switch parties so that I can vote for Bernie Sanders […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Bicyclist hit by car door on Cumberland Avenue in Portland
The cyclist was taken to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton
Less is more When I first moved to Bridgton, my friends and relatives were all surprised to hear about the many events I was attending and activities I was involved in. They assumed that living in the country meant not having a whole lot to do as compared to when I lived in the city. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: Mysterious disappearances
In the pages of Windham’s written history, there are references to people who “ran off” or otherwise never came back and were assumed drowned, killed during the Gold Rush or some other calamity. Researchers of the future or genealogists may spend an inordinate length of time looking for these vacant citizens. Here’s one we found […]
Posted inMaine, News
Man killed in Aroostook County camper fire
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the Wednesday morning fire, which killed Michael Kelley, 60.
Posted inCurrent
South Portland police log, Dec. 12-18
Kamil Suja, 26, of South Portland, was summonsed Dec. 12 on Westbrook Street on a charge of possession of marijuana. Amanda Todd, 26, of South Portland, was summonsed Dec. 13 on Burnham Street on a charge of furnishing liquor to a minor. Travis Elliot, 31, of Windham, was summonsed Dec. 13 on Broadway on a […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Three Biddeford residents charged with trafficking in crack cocaine
Two separate investigations in which agents made a number of undercover drug purchases led to the arrests Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Facebook probing source of smear campaign against Portland beer, wine stores
Dozens of one-star reviews in the last week cause a social media uproar among the retailers.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Leftover turkey and Brussels sprouts perfect for Boxing Day curry
Growing up with Indian traditions meant keeping Christmas traditions, then adding spices the next day.