PORTLAND — One of the city’s older neighborhoods is getting some new tastes. “This was just a perfect fit,” Ice It! Bakery co-owner Alan Fried said Monday about the shop’s new space at 502 Stevens Ave. Farther along the block, Jeremy Rush and Adam Powers expect to open Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill at 476 Stevens […]
May 2018
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland law student helps advocates aid immigrants
PORTLAND — Jorge Martinez has first-hand knowledge of the immigrant experience. He came to the U.S. from Costa Rica when he was 11 years old. This summer, Martinez will put that knowledge to work as an intern with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project in downtown Portland. His goal will be to help those who came here […]
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Missouri man freed after judge slams homicide investigation
David Robinson, 49, served nearly 20 years on bad testimony from a Missouri detective.
Posted inMaine
Three-vehicle crash on Maine Turnpike backed up traffic for 6 miles Tuesday
The crash occurs as traffic was slowing near mile 40 northbound in Scarborough.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s historic Mechanics Hall will become home of Maine craft gallery
PORTLAND — The city has the right mix of a thriving arts district and those who support it for the Maine Crafts Association to feel confident about opening a permanent downtown gallery and resource center this summer. “(We are) excited to expand to serve more artists and connect with new customers,” Sadie Bliss, executive director of […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s historic Mechanics Hall will become home of Maine craft gallery
PORTLAND — The city has the right mix of a thriving arts district and those who support it for the Maine Crafts Association to feel confident about opening a permanent downtown gallery and resource center this summer. “(We are) excited to expand to serve more artists and connect with new customers,” Sadie Bliss, executive director of […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s historic Mechanics Hall will become home of Maine craft gallery
PORTLAND — The city has the right mix of a thriving arts district and those who support it for the Maine Crafts Association to feel confident about opening a permanent downtown gallery and resource center this summer. “(We are) excited to expand to serve more artists and connect with new customers,” Sadie Bliss, executive director of […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine man offers reward for 17 guns, 45,000 ammo rounds stolen from his house
The stolen guns include two black powder rifles, an AR-15 rifle and an M14 rifle.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Here’s how much of their own money teachers are shelling out for school supplies
Nearly all teachers are footing the bill for classroom supplies, an Education Department report finds, and teachers in high-poverty schools spend more than those in affluent schools.
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Will Meghan Markle’s father skip the royal wedding?
Thomas Markle had been expected to walk Meghan down the aisle before she marries Prince Harry but reportedly told TMZ he is not planning to attend to the event.