SCARBOROUGH — Three petitions are seeking the removal of several school board members following a contentious meeting where the resignation of Principal David Creech was not reconsidered. The petitions, taken out Monday, targets Chairwoman Donna Beeley and members Jodi Shea and Cari Lyford for removal. The petitions must be returned by March 26 and include 2,600 […]
March 2018
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South Portland passes resolve opposing offshore drilling
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to oppose offshore drilling along the coast of Maine. The resolution was brought to the panel by Councilor Adrian Dowling, who said the issue was brought to his attention by a constituent. Resident Roberta Zuckerman said allowing drilling would only be a disadvantage […]
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S. Portland ax men honor The Pine Tree State
SOUTH PORTLAND — When Steve Ferguson went to buy a Maine-made ax for his godson’s acceptance to forestry school, there were none to be found. Where the banks of the Messalonskee River were once crowded with a dozen ax makers, the last Maine-made ax had been sold in the 1990s. Ferguson chose a Swedish design […]
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Police: Readfield girl, 14, missing from foster home for last week
Last seen on Feb. 27, Heavenlee Benjamin is described as being black, with brown eyes and possibly wearing hair extensions.
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S. Portland man arrested in Bank of America robbery
SOUTH PORTLAND — A 70-year-old South Portland man has been charged with robbery after police say he stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the Bank of America on Philbrook Avenue. Donald C. Sturton was arrested shortly after the crime was reported March 7 and was in possession of a small amount of cash and a […]
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S. Portland man arrested in Bank of America robbery
SOUTH PORTLAND — A 70-year-old South Portland man has been charged with robbery after police say he stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the Bank of America on Philbrook Avenue. Donald C. Sturton was arrested shortly after the crime was reported March 7 and was in possession of a small amount of cash and a […]
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14-year-old girl reported missing in Readfield
Heavenlee Benjamin was last seen Feb. 27.
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Parsonsfield golf club destroyed in overnight fire
Buildings at Province Lake Golf in York County were destroyed, but no injuries were reported.
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Bath backs legislative bill for city bond
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously backed a resolution intended to ensure that the marketability of recently-approved city bonds is not compromised. The panel also granted second and final passage to a freeze on retail marijuana establishments and social clubs, and adopted an amended order concerning this year’s city wastewater treatment plant update. […]