PORTLAND — A transient man who was arrested and charged with a Falmouth murder last week appeared in court Monday for the first time, and was ordered held without bail. Kenneth Briggs, 27, who last resided in Portland, was also ordered by Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Briggs was arrested […]
August 2016
Posted inMaine, News
Fueled by opioid crisis, drug overdose deaths on record pace in Maine
In the first six months of this year, there were 189 drug overdose deaths in the state, a 50 percent increase over the same period last year.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Despite positive reviews and storied location, Velveteen Habit closes
The restaurant that followed in the footsteps of award-winning Arrows is up for sale for $1.3 million.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland vigil to mark overdose awareness
PORTLAND — A candlelight vigil to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Monument Square. Hosted by I Am Here, a “street-based harm reduction outreach team,” the vigil is part of a global event, organizers said, and will be preceded by a training session on overdose prevention at 5:30 […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Police Citizens Review Subcommittee to meet
PORTLAND — A public information meeting about the Police Citizens Review Subcommittee will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in City Hall Room 209. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said Police Chief Michael Sauschuck, committee Chairwoman Kelly McDonald and a representative from the city corporation counsel’s office will explain the purpose and procedures of the 15-year-old […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man charged in Wal-Mart stabbing death held without bail
Kenneth Briggs Jr., 27, formerly of Portland, is to undergo a mental exam in the case of a man found bleeding in a Falmouth parking lot.
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U.S. to pay $413,000 to clean up 2 Maine oil sites
The sites in Casco and Ellsworth were used by the Department of Defense.
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Power tools reported stolen from Travis Mills Foundation construction site in Rome
It’s the third time theft has been reported from one of Travis Mills’ projects, which seek to help wounded veterans and their families.
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Guided tours highlight shortcomings of 2 Portland elementary schools
School officials are lobbying to have a $70 million bond sent to city voters to cover renovations at four schools.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland police arrest 3 suspects after armed robbery
PORTLAND — Three suspects were arrested Monday morning and charged in connection with an armed robbery. It was the third robbery in the city since Aug. 20. Assistant Police Chief Vern Malloch said Kordell Wadley and Devin Bedard, both 18 and of Biddeford, and Tyler Poirier, 18, of Sanford, face robbery charges after allegedly trying to steal […]