TOPSHAM — A small business resource forum will be held at Topsham Public Library Tuesday, Jan. 19. The 6:30 p.m. event, hosted by state Reps. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, and Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, will include a panel discussion, networking opportunities, and question-and-answer period. Representatives from local businesses, including Wicked Joe Coffee, Frosty’s Donuts, Grandpa’s Garden, Kennebec […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Paul Kendrick, who accused Haitian orphanage founder, appeals defamation verdict
A federal jury had awarded millions to Michael Geilenfeld and a North Carolina-based charity after Kendrick accused him of being a serial pedophile.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police say cigarettes, cash stolen in series of store break-ins
The burglars, usually wearing masks, pried open doors or smashed windows to get into the stores.
Posted inMaine, News
Broken water main on Forest Avenue is repaired
The break disrupted traffic on Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Remains of recent pregnancy found at home in Fairfield, police say
Police say the remains appear to be the result of a recent pregnancy, and await details from the medical examiner.
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Snow forces postponements in southern Maine
Several high school events and one college game have been called off.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland police probe 6 suspicious fires
PORTLAND — Police are seeking information about six suspicious fires early Tuesday morning in East Deering. Assistant Police Chief Vern Malloch said the fires occurred between 1:50 a.m. and 3:25 a.m. in piles of trash, discarded Christmas trees, and outside dumpsters. The first fire was reported at 970 Baxter Blvd., the second in Payson Park. Fires were […]
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Portland police investigating 6 trash fires set early this morning
The fires were extinguished before people were hurt or property damaged, but such fires worry officials because of their potential to escalate quickly.
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Portland declares parking ban after previous storm cleanup drew complaints
The city decided not to impose a parking ban during a snowstorm in late December, and now chooses to be more aggressive.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland to consider fire station expansion
CUMBERLAND — An expansion of the nearly 50-year-old Central Fire Station may be in the works. The Town Council on Monday unanimously voted to form a committee to explore the project. Councilors also heard an update on a court appeal over Cumberland’s use of the former Payson property; voted to reconsider their decision last month […]