The body of missing Westbrook area resident Richard Goff was discovered in the Presumpscot River Sunday morning. Goff, 44, had been reported missing since Thursday, Feb. 25. Since that time, Westbrook community social media pages had been active with friends and family members hoping to escalate the search. According to a police press release, Westbrook […]
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Posted inFlashback
Flashback: Luncheonettes in York Beach, 1951 and Bailey Island, 2015
Two scenes from lunch counters from the Press Herald’s photographic archives.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine’s only ‘leap year town’ plans to seize the day
Smithfield, incorporated on Feb. 29, 1840, may begin regular celebrations of the distinction because it’s good for community spirit.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Frazier still has that drive
Tim Frazier makes an immediate impact in his return to the Red Claws after NBA stints with the 76ers and Trail Blazers.
Posted inMaine, News
Bag fee, plastic foam ban take effect Tuesday in South Portland
The City Council approved the ordinances unanimously last September.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Immigrants take accent-reduction class in Portland
Even though they speak English, many find that their accent makes it hard for people to understand them.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland to consider pesticides ordinance
The partial ban of synthetic pesticides would apply to city-owned and private lawns, gardens and sidewalks, but it would exclude commercial agriculture, golf courses and other home uses.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Referendum efforts to learn whether they qualify for November ballot
On Wednesday, the Maine Secretary of State’s Office will rule on campaigns to legalize marijuana, tax upper-income households to increase school funding, and create a casino.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Associate professor accuses UNE of retaliating because she alleged harassment
Lara Carlson sues for damages, but the school denies administrative misconduct and asks for a dismissal.
Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth to get final look at roundabout design
The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on the town’s first roundabout on March 16.