But as unruly behavior declines, some fear the homeless are being unfairly targeted.
September 2018
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Fore Street project rekindles debate over height restrictions
The Portland City Council will consider a request to increase the height limit for a proposed parking garage at 100 Fore St., which several local residents and workers oppose.
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Downeaster readies for expanded Brunswick-Boston service
Once a siding project is finished in Yarmouth, the Downeaster will add two more of the runs.
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Nearly yearlong investigation of Saco shooting death ends with finding of self-defense
Maine State Police say they will not prosecute the person who killed a New Hampshire man at a home on Nye Street in September 2017.
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Community meals
MONDAY Free community breakfast. 6:30 to 9 a.m. Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut St., Camden. 542-0360. WEDNESDAY Free meal, Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 to 6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. 854-5653. THURSDAY Free community meal, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave. Open to all, in collaboration with […]
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Events
WELLS Library hosting programs from food to fiber arts The Wells Public Library will host the following programs this week at 1434 Post Road: Children’s and teen programs include a Teen Food Workshop at 1 p.m. Wednesday for some culinary fun, and get your snack on making Mermaid Ice Cream. All ingredients and tools are […]
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Births
Mid Coast Hospital Grayson Isaac Sawyer, born Aug. 30 to Gary William and Sarah Ann (Stewart) Sawyer II, of Waldoboro. Grandparent is Colleen Sawyer. Brinleigh Rose Boyington, born Aug. 30 to Laura Catherine Plourde and Joseph Thomas Atwood Boyington of Topsham. Grandparents are Kim and Dave Reardon of Turner, Shari Boyington of Brunswick and Tom […]
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Military notes
Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Chad R. Dupuis has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas, following an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training […]
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Reunions
Deering High School Class of 1963 55th reunion. 5 p.m. Oct. 6. DiMillo’s Restaurant. $25. Reservations required. Contact: Dawn DeRice at [email protected]. Naval Reserve Group Sima Norva 201 reunion. Seeking to update member contact for planned monthly reunions and updates. Contact is EM1 Don Dean, 577-2720 or email [email protected]. Portland High School Class of 1955 […]
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Briefs
CAMDEN Animal adoption center launches annual fundraiser P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center has kicked off its second annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign to purchase lights in memory or in honor of beloved pets. The fundraising will run through December, with all proceeds directly supporting the shelter’s Medical Fund, that is used to cover the expense […]