PORTLAND — Discussion about a vacant city school’s possible designation as a historic landmark was tabled last week, and isn’t scheduled to resurface soon. The vacant Thomas B. Reed School at 28 Homestead Ave. was slated to go before the Historic Preservation Board Jan. 6. On Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5, the item was removed from the […]
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Oxford store offers reward for stolen cockapoo puppy
A woman walked into the store Saturday and left with the puppy hidden in her jacket.
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Portland artist’s work going into diplomatic service in Azerbaijan
PORTLAND — Receiving an email asking for personal belongings to be sent to Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, is unusual. But last October that’s exactly what happened to Rush Brown, a local artist and retired teacher. As it turns out, Brown has a fan living in Baku: Robert Cekuta, U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan. “This came out […]
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Major League Notebook: Red Sox to induct four into their Hall of Fame
Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, Ira Flagstead and Larry Lucchino will be inducted May 19.
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Illinois firm to lead search for Portland school superintendent
PORTLAND — An Illinois-based consulting firm has been selected to help lead the search for the city’s next superintendent of schools. BWP & Associates, of Libertyville, was selected by the School Board at its Jan. 5 meeting. School Board Chairwoman Marnie Morrione last week said four firms were interviewed by the superintendent search committee, which […]
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LA’s NFL fans have unified hope, divided loyalties
But mere days before the meetings in Houston could end a two-decade discussion, nobody is certain what course the owners will choose.
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2 Portland men indicted on threatening, terror charges
PORTLAND — Two city men face five-year prison terms after being indicted Jan. 8 by a Cumberland County grand jury. George Dimauro, 64, of 409 Cumberland Ave., and Steven Ricci, 51, of 915 Brighton Ave., also face $5,000 fines if convicted for the separate Class C crimes. Dimauro is charged with terrorizing for allegedly leaving a suspicious […]
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LePage nominee for DEP commissioner wins committee’s support
Paul Mercer, an engineer and administrator focused on sustainability issues at Maine Maritime Academy, would take over an agency that often has been at the center of the governor’s push to rein in regulations unfavorable to business.
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Press Herald’s Mike Lowe named Maine Sportswriter of the Year
It marks the second straight year a Press Herald reporter earns the honor.
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Sean Penn has ‘nothin’ to hide’ over ‘El Chapo’ meeting
A Mexican newspaper publishes photos showing Penn and actress Kate del Castillo arriving at an airport in October and greeting men who apparently took them to meet the drug lord.