The Law Court is looking at determining which side must prove a defendant competent to stand trial.
October 2018
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
2nd-time candidate challenges Millett in Senate District 29
CAPE ELIZABETH — In a second attempt at elected office, George Van Syckel of South Portland is challenging incumbent state Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, for the seat representing District 29. District 29 includes South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough. Millett Millett is serving her third term in the Maine Senate. She said […]
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Suspect in State Theatre stabbing told police he used key-chain nail file
Joseph Lewis, 27, of Portland is charged with felony assault that followed a series of verbal altercations with a group of people near the concert stage.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hannaford donates $50,000 to child hunger campaign
The money will be used to support meals programs in schools and nonprofits.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. approves first new type of flu drug in 2 decades
The single-dose pill, experts say, isn’t effective against all strains of the virus and resistance to it can develop quickly.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Police: Teen struck by car in Windsor while trying to board school bus
The boy suffered bumps and bruises, while the driver, a 51-year-old Union woman, was charged with failing to stop for a school bus.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Girls Soccer: Windham ousts South Portland in prelims
WINDHAM—Meghan Hoffses posted the lone goal in a 1-0 victory for Windham over visiting South Portland on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20. Hoffses tipped a Caitlin Drouin shot to notch the point, secure a W and usher the Eagles past the Riots in the first round of the playoffs. “Let’s talk about what Windham did […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Girls Soccer: Windham ousts South Portland in prelims
WINDHAM—Meghan Hoffses posted the lone goal in a 1-0 victory for Windham over visiting South Portland on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20. Hoffses tipped a Caitlin Drouin shot to notch the point, secure a W and usher the Eagles past the Riots in the first round of the playoffs. “This game we came out right […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Teen boys charged with arson after fire destroys portable outhouse in Richmond
‘When you have an incident like this, everybody involved has a certain level of sadness … ,’ said Richmond police Chief Scott MacMaster.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Event helps Operation Hope
NorDx in Scarborough hosted Operation Hope’s third annual Fall Charity Festival on Oct. 13, with all proceeds benefiting Operation Hope. The program administered by the Scarborough Police Department helps Maine residents over 18 who suffer from substance use disorder find rehab and treatment programs. The event includes a silent auction, face and pumpkin painting, bake sales and […]