Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 17-24. Fire calls Reports of fire and EMS calls were not available from Oct. 17-24.
2017
People & Business: Oct. 25
Portland Harbor Hotel introduces new restaurant The Portland Harbor Hotel recently unveiled BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood in the space that was formerly known as Eve’s at the Garden. Executive Chef Tim Labonte remains. Changes in addition to the new menu and name include new furnishings in the lounge. More information about BlueFin, including complete breakfast, lunch […]
Club nixes proposal to move Cumberland DPW to fairgrounds
CUMBERLAND — Concerns about future space needs and traffic impact led members of the Cumberland Farmers Club to almost unanimously reject the town’s proposal to move the Public Works Department to part of the Fairgrounds property at 197 Blanchard Road. Although a vote of the membership had been planned for the club’s annual meeting in […]
Chebeague Island Police Beat: Oct. 26
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Oct. 17-24.
Freeport Police Beat: Oct. 26
Arrests 10/19 at 2:51 p.m. David Libby, 47, of Wellesley Estates, Portland, was arrested on Bow Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on charges of theft by unauthorized taking and violating conditions of release. 10/20 at 10:55 a.m. Jaclyn Beaton, 33, of Berrys Mill Road, West Bath, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on an […]
Falmouth residents call for housing moratorium, referendum on growth
FALMOUTH — Debate over a moratorium that would temporarily halt construction of two-family and multifamily homes has now turned into a tug of war over the long-term development vision for the town. While the Town Council has admitted it made an error by unintentionally favoring one type of housing development over another, councilors on Monday reiterated […]
Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 26
Arrests 10/20 at 11:34 p.m. Jamie Irish, 40, no address listed, of Portland, was arrested on Interstate 295 south by Officer Michael Pierce on charges of eluding an officer, reckless conduct, operating under the influence, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, theft by receiving stolen property, operating with a suspended or revoked license, and speeding […]
Super Six Polls
Our final poll for field hockey and final regular season polls for football, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and volleyball. These polls consider games played through Saturday, Oct. 21, and were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and is based […]
Super Six Polls
Our final poll for field hockey and final regular season polls for football, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and volleyball. These polls consider games played through Saturday, Oct. 21, and were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and is based […]
Community Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 4
Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 11/15 Learning Works 50th Anniversary Bash, 6:30-9 p.m., U.S. Custom House, 312 Fore St., Portland. Guest speaker Sen. Angus King, exhibit, tours, benefits free, community-based education programs. Tickets $50+, www.picatic.com/learningworks50th. Books/Authors Thursday 10/26 “The Banned Book Film Series,” 6:30 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Wednesday 11/1 Bruce Robert Coffin, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community […]