PORTLAND — The legality of city policy on General Assistance vouchers remains unclear, while the specter of 900 people losing assistance July 1 looms larger. On Monday, Mayor Michael Brennan brought together business leaders and recent immigrants outside City Hall to call for support for state legislation that would allow immigrants seeking asylum to continue […]
2015
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville woman arrested after street confrontation
Codi Parker was charged with domestic violence assault Monday afternoon after screaming accusations and allegedly attacking a man on Spring Street.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland sees home for Public Services on Canco Road
PORTLAND — The future of the city Department of Public Services may be on Canco Road, but how the future is shaped will depend on voters. Councilors last week recommended authorizing an agreement to buy the former PepsiCo warehouse and offices at 250 Canco Road, as well as taking on $3.4 million in debt to […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine ride-service founder hits the road in search of stories
PORTLAND — Millions of Americans drive every day, whether it’s commuting to work, making a trip to the store or just for fun. But what happens when older drivers start to lose their ability to drive safely? The most obvious solution is for that person to get a ride from someone else. And that’s where […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Sheriff’s deputy cleared in shooting of man in Lovell
The suspect faces multiple charges.
Posted inNation & World, News
Egyptian court confirms death sentence for ousted President Morsi
The military overthrew and detained Egypt’s first freely elected president in July 2013 amid massive protests demanding his resignation.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current
Girls Lacrosse: Storm blasts through Gorham, Massabesic to reach A West final
Scarborough’s Abby Corbin pounded out seven goals against visiting Gorham to lead the Red Storm to a 16-5 W in the teams’ quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. Scarborough then moved on to face No. 1 Massabesic in Friday’s semis, where they pulled off an impressive, 11-5 upset of the reigning State Champion Mustangs. Gorham’s loss bounced […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current
Girls Lacrosse: Storm blasts through Gorham, Massabesic to reach A West final
Scarborough’s Abby Corbin pounded out seven goals against visiting Gorham to lead the Red Storm to a 16-5 W in the teams’ quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. Scarborough then moved on to face No. 1 Massabesic in Friday’s semis, where they pulled off an impressive, 11-5 upset of the reigning State Champion Mustangs. Gorham’s loss bounced […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current
Girls Lacrosse: Storm blasts through Gorham, Massabesic to reach A West final
Scarborough’s Abby Corbin pounded out seven goals against visiting Gorham to lead the Red Storm to a 16-5 W in the teams’ quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. Scarborough then moved on to face No. 1 Massabesic in Friday’s semis, where they pulled off an impressive, 11-5 upset of the reigning State Champion Mustangs. Gorham’s loss bounced […]
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Boys Tennis: Capers defend state title in rematch with Camden Hills
The Cape boys successfully defended their Class B State Championship at Lewiston High School on Saturday, in a rematch of last year’s final with Camden Hills. In 2014, the Capers swept the Windjammers 5-0; this year was a hair closer at 4-1. That’s still impressive, considering 2015 had Cape doing a bit of rebuilding. “Having […]