Waynflete School held its graduation on June 12 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Sixty-eight seniors received diplomas this year. The following students were elected to the Cum Laude Society: JACOB AUSTIN Jacob is the son of Jim and Rachel Austin of Portland. An accomplished pianist, Jacob is a member of the Portland Conservatory of Music. He has […]
2015
Portland selected to host global Arctic conference in 2016
About 250 delegates are expected to attend the international forum, including scientists, business leaders and government officials.
Portland police release sketch of robber with knife
The man tried to rob a woman in the parking lot at 106 Gilman St., but left when she pointed her gun at him.
Actor Michael Murphy named MIFF Mid-Life Achievement Award winner
The annual Maine International Film Festival kicks off in Waterville July 10, and will include the U.S. premiere of Murphy’s movie ’Fall.’
Weekend to bring more talk as Maine legislative leaders struggle over budget
The Legislature could vote on a budget bill as soon as Monday, but it will need amendments to pass.
Belgrade man charged with sex assault on girl, 11
Police find the girl with Travis Gerrier while helping the family search for her.
Massabesic High School
Massabesic High School held their graduation at 7 p.m. June 11 at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. The following students rose to the top 10 percent for the class of 2015. ALYSSA WARDWELL, valedictorian, is the daughter of Adam and Monica Wardwell, of Limerick. She played for first team softball her freshmen year and played varsity softball […]
Race controversy surrounds head of the Spokane NAACP
Organization leaders say ethnicity has never been a qualifying criterion
House rejection leaves Obama trade bill in limbo
It’s a personal defeat for the president, who made a last-minute plea to fellow Democrats to give him power to negotiate global trade deals that Congress could approve or reject but not change.
Maine Association of Nonprofits director stepping down
Scott Schnapp has headed the organization for 14 years.
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