Gordon emerged as one of the NFL’s most dynamic players in 2013, but he has since been suspended for two full seasons because of substance abuse.
September 2018
Solon man still at large after get-away swim in Kennebec River
Jamison Aloes’ father has seen him, while Dillon Matthew St. Peter, who fled with Aloes, has been charged with a probation violation.
Two Kittery bakers to appear on new baking competition show Saturday night
James and Owen Dyer will bake galaxy cakes when they face off against two New York bakers
South Portland city councilor unexpectedly resigns
SOUTH PORTLAND — A city councilor who has served less than one year of a three-year term resigned Saturday night. Adrian Dowling, the District 5 councilor who lives in the Brickhill neighborhood, sent City Clerk Emily Scully a handwritten note via email to say he was resigning, effective immediately. Dowling’s term expires in December 2020. In an […]
Aziz Ansari adds second pop-up show at State Theatre after first one sells out
The comedian was keeping a low profile after a sexual misconduct allegation but has emerged in recent months.
Boys Soccer: After slow start, Gorham dispatches Thornton 4-0
GORHAM—Four different Rams – Grant Nadeau, Ryan Farr, Andrew Rent and Colby Christakis – scored a goal each as Gorham charged past visiting Thornton on Thursday night, Sept. 13. For their part, the Trojans never found a way onto the board. 4-0 the final, then; the result bumped first-ranked Gorham to 6-0 on the season. […]
Portland's Park Avenue lane changes get mixed marks
PORTLAND — As the city celebrated a new way to roll on Park Avenue, opinions were mixed on the changes to traffic flow, parking and bicycle access. “I like it, I appreciate the city has done it,” Steve Carroll said Sept. 13 as he sat on his bicycle at the traffic signal at State Street and […]
Portland arts festival promotes under-represented voices
PORTLAND — A weekend of performances, demonstrations and sharing aimed at getting people to appreciate the creative arts – from music to literature, to comedy and film – is planned as part of Waking Windows Portland. The lineup features a mix of international, national, regional, and local talent with more than 100 bands, DJs, writers, comedians, […]
Greater Portland United Way sets goal of $8.2M
PORTLAND — United Way of Greater Portland hopes to raise $8.2 million in its annual campaign, which began Friday, Sept. 14, in Monument Square with a canned-food sculpture contest. Funds raised will support the United Way’s Thrive 2027 initiative, which has three goals: to improve early learning opportunities, provide financial stability for those most at risk, and […]
Cumberland Police Beat: Sept. 20
Arrests 9/6 at 6:02 a.m. Travis Gagnon, 43, of Pine Hill Road, Monmouth, was arrested by Officer Ryan Pynchon on U.S. Route 1 on a charge of operating after suspension. Summonses 9/5 at 4:04 p.m. Adam Figueroa, 31, of Dale Avenue, Westbrook, was issued a summons by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Gray Road on a […]