Traffic on the bridge has been reduced to one lane as crews work on the upstream embankment.
2017
Doctor convicted of tax evasion seeking new trial
Lawyers for Joel Sabean say allegations that Sabean sexually abused a family member unfairly prejudiced the jury.
Munjoy Hill fire displaces 13 in Portland
PORTLAND — A faulty electric cooking stove was determined to be the cause of a Munjoy Hill fire that displaced 13 people at 6 Cumberland Ave. on Monday. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin announced the cause of the fire in a press release Tuesday, adding there were no injuries to residents or firefighters. The accidental fire, which […]
Faulty electric stove caused Munjoy Hill blaze, officials say
The American Red Cross and other organizations are assisting the 33 people displaced by the Monday night blaze.
Supporters of school bond rally at City Hall
PORTLAND — At a rally held on Jan. 2 on the steps of City Hall, about two dozen school children, parents and city and school leaders gathered to advocate for passage of a proposed $70 million bond that would substantially renovate and update four of Portland’s elementary schools. Those supporting the full bond amount sent to […]
School district leaders 'very happy' with Botana so far
PORTLAND — Six months into the job, Superintendent Xavier Botana is providing the steady, committed leadership the School Board was looking for after several tumultuous years of turnover in the school department’s top post. “We’re very happy with him,” School Board Chairwoman Anna Trevorrow said this week. “He’s doing a great job. He came in […]
Megyn Kelly is leaving Fox News for NBC
Kelly will host a daytime news and discussion program, anchor a Sunday-night news show and be featured in NBC’s political programming.
Bath viaduct project ahead of schedule
Good weather has helped speed up the replacement of an elevated section of Route 1.
Massachusetts police seize 33 pounds of fentanyl, arrest New York man
The arrest came two days after a 10-month-old baby in Methuen was hospitalized after exposure to fentanyl.
‘Pacman’ Jones jailed after alleged scuffle with police
The Bengals’ cornerback faces charges including assault and disorderly conduct.