Susan Rice, the former national security adviser to President Obama whose grandparents emigrated from Jamaica to Portland, was one of three honorary degree recipients at Bowdoin College’s 213th graduation Saturday. Although Rice’s selection for an honorary degree triggered about three dozen negative comments by alumni on Bowdoin’s website about her response to a 2012 attack […]
May 2018
Falmouth no match for TA in battle of unbeatens
Falmouth sophomore Tom Fitzgerald is hounded by Thornton Academy senior Cam Houde, left, and junior Anthony Bracamonte during the Golden Trojans’ surprisingly decisive 12-5 victory Tuesday night in Saco. Carl D. Walsh / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Thornton Academy 12 Falmouth 5 F- 2 0 3 0- 5TA- 3 4 […]
Freeport Police Beat: May 31
Arrests 5/25 at 12:15 a.m. Stephen T. Reynolds Jr., 44, of West Palmer Road, Winslow, was arrested at Main Street and Kendall Lane by Officer Rebecca Kavanaugh on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/25 at 6:49 p.m. Jessica L. Bennett, 35, of Maine Street, Richmond, was arrested on Village View Lane by Officer Keith Norris […]
Freeport Police Beat: May 31
Arrests 5/25 at 12:15 a.m. Stephen T. Reynolds Jr., 44, of West Palmer Road, Winslow, was arrested at Main Street and Kendall Lane by Officer Rebecca Kavanaugh on a charge of operating under the influence. 5/25 at 6:49 p.m. Jessica L. Bennett, 35, of Maine Street, Richmond, was arrested on Village View Lane by Officer Keith Norris […]
North Yarmouth Police Beat: May 31
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from May 21-28. Fire calls 5/21 at 3:28 p.m. Authorized burning on Sweetser Road. 5/21 at 3:51 p.m. Brush fire on Royal Road. 5/22 at 6:26 p.m. Alarm call on Delwin Drive. 5/27 at 12:27 p.m. Building fire on Mountfort Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to 10 calls from […]
Cumberland Police Beat: May 31
Arrests 5/15 at 11:37 p.m. Tyrese Collins, 19, of Pembroke Street, Portland, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on Gray Road on charges of operating without a license and violating conditions of release. 5/18 at 5:46 p.m. Angelique Thompson, 49, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Cross Road on charges of operating without a […]
Cumberland Police Beat: May 31
Arrests 5/15 at 11:37 p.m. Tyrese Collins, 19, of Pembroke Street, Portland, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on Gray Road on charges of operating without a license and violating conditions of release. 5/18 at 5:46 p.m. Angelique Thompson, 49, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Cross Road on charges of operating without a […]
Chebeague Island Police Beat: May 31
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from May 21-28.
Possible schedule changes worry some Casco Bay Lines ferry users
PORTLAND — Getting there from here can be hard sometimes on the mainland. On the water it could be getting even tougher, with Casco Bay Lines officials seeking public comment on drafts of new service schedules General Manager Hank Berg said are intended to start Jan. 1, 2019. Reaction was heard May 23, and will be […]
Possible schedule changes worry some Casco Bay Lines ferry users
PORTLAND — Getting there from here can be hard sometimes on the mainland. On the water it could be getting even tougher, with Casco Bay Lines officials seeking public comment on drafts of new service schedules General Manager Hank Berg said are intended to start Jan. 1, 2019. Reaction was heard May 23, and will be […]