She checked on her daughter and then left the kids alone, again.
March 2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Fatal police shooting of man in Portland was justified, Maine Attorney General’s Office rules
It says Sgt. Nicholas Goodman had reason to believe Chance David Baker was about to use deadly force that day in February 2017 at Union Station Plaza.
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Posted inCops & Courts
Burglars steal 40-plus cigarette cartons from Farmingdale gas station, police say
The reported burglary at the J&S Oil on Maine Avenue in Farmingdale happened late Sunday night, authorities said.
Posted inMaine
Police: Sneezing driver caused crash that knocked out power
Nearly 2,000 Maine homes are not blessing one driver.
Posted inNation & World
West Virginia teachers get 5% raise, end 9-day statewide strike
The state’s teachers had gone without a salary increase for four years, and appeared to have strong public backing.
Posted inMaine
Portland fire chief retiring after 27 years with city
David Jackson has been chief for two years and will retire at the end of March.
Posted inMaine
Trump nominates former southern Maine police chief to be U.S. Marshal
Theodor G. Short, a former Maine State Police commander, is the retired chief of Kittery and Eliot.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland fire chief announces retirement
PORTLAND — City Fire Chief David Jackson will retire at the end of the month, after 27 years of service. Jackson’s retirement was announced by City Manager Jon Jennings in a press release Tuesday. “It’s been a pleasure working with him for the last two and a half years, and I’m really grateful that he […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland City Manager outlines block grant budgets
PORTLAND — Each year, City Manager Jon Jennings knows demand exceeds supply when it comes to Community Development Block Grant funding. “We received almost $2.9 million in requested funds and my recommended allocation is for roughly $1.7 million,” Jennings said in a Feb. 28 statement about the upcoming budget. On Monday, city councilors set March […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local schools participating in national walkout as lesson in democracy
PORTLAND — Arguing it’s essential to allow students the opportunity to voice their opinion on safety while at school, nearly all local school districts are giving them permission to take part in the 17-minute National School Walkout scheduled for March 14. “We are proud that our students are passionate about advocating for their beliefs,” said Xavier […]