December 2016 – Page 134 – The Portland Press Herald

Newcastle man charged with choking woman

by Staff Report December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Christopher I. MacLennan allegedly assaulted the woman with a cord and a stun gun inside a moving vehicle on Route 201.

by alicia chang Associated Press December 22, 2016December 23, 2016

The president-elect vowed to revitalize the coal industry, but solar and wind already play bigger roles in the energy mix.

Bieber is accused of sending his bodyguards to beat up a photographer in Buenos Aires three years ago.

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Consumer spending was up just .2 percent in November.

The Royals traditionally spend the holiday at the queen’s private estate north of London.

The bills would reduce the speed limit from 70 mph to 60 mph between Falmouth and Brunswick.

by Staff Report December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Damon Peacock, 18, was pulled over in the stolen Ford Explorer early Thursday.

by Staff Report December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Frank Birch, 78, didn’t show up for a medical appointment, but later called his wife to say he was out Christmas shopping.

The city hires Ian Houseal, who has overeseen Portland’s rental registry program.

Some history and facts about the city’s schools.