A South Portland School Department bus driver, Leon Spear, has been issued a summons for failing to use caution while passing a bicyclist in Portland Thursday morning. According to a press release, the incident occurred on Deering Avenue, near King Middle School, at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday. The Portland Police Department’s traffic division investigated the […]
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South Portland school bus driver charged with dangerous driving
A South Portland School Department bus driver, Leon Spear, has been issued a summons for failing to use caution while passing a bicyclist in Portland Thursday morning. According to a press release, the incident occurred on Deering Avenue, near King Middle School, at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday. The Portland Police Department’s traffic division investigated the […]
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Maine Warden Service offers $500 reward in diaper dumping case
More than 24 buckets containing used adult diapers have been found so far along streams in Wilton and Farmington.
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Friend of Capitol gyrocopter pilot: ‘scared to death they were going to kill him’
And a Senate aide says the Capitol Police knew of the flight planned by the self-described showman patriot shortly before he took off.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Witnesses help smother New Gloucester fire with snow
With the help of passersby who reported a fire and then helped to extinguish the flames using snow, firefighters quickly limited damage from a blaze in New Gloucester on Thursday. At about 3:40 p.m., New Gloucester’s first responding unit reported smoke and fire coming from a side porch at a mobile home at 920 Lewiston […]
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USDA to propose standards for organic seafood farmed in U.S.
Among the seafood that could be covered: salmon, tilapia, catfish, shrimp and mollusks such as mussels, oysters and clams.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s marijuana inspectors turning up few problems so far
But a group representing caregivers says they want to have input in the DHHS compliance program.
Posted inLife & Culture
In MaineToday Magazine: Celebrate Patriot’s Day, catch a movie or play, listen to local music
Our dining guide looks at five Maine general stores that offer some great food.
Posted inHistory, This Date in History
50 years ago today: April 16, 1965
View the historic front page from the Portland Press Herald
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Minimum-wage initiatives worry Portland businesses
Dueling proposals include one that would double the minimum and force big changes for businesses.