Fire Prevention Week began Oct. 7, and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to take two simple steps – practice fire drills at home and test smoke alarms monthly – to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent and deadliest disaster. On average, seven people die every day from home fires, which take more lives […]
October 2018
Area residents make dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON, Mass. — The following local students have made the dean’s kist at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the school’s summer 2018 semester. • Alexander Steven Bouthillette of Biddeford • Garrett Marc Dube of Biddeford • Mason Paul Lebreux of Biddeford • Kyle D. Levasseur of Biddeford • Christopher Robert Kaberle of Sanford • Charles […]
Portland Police Beat: Oct. 10
Arrests 9/30 at 11:49 p.m. Jerrad A. Carson, 38, no address listed, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Jacob Titcomb on charges of public drinking and violating conditions of release. 10/1 at 12:03 a.m. John D. Lambert, 54, no address listed, was arrested on Dow Street by Officer Andrew Castonguay on charges of violating a protection from abuse order and violating conditions of […]
Portland School Notebook: Oct. 10
Grand opening celebrates ‘The Rowe-d to Success’ Portland Public Schools held a grand opening for the new Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School on Sept. 27. Those attending the festivities included School Board members, City Councilors, students, teachers and administrators, along with members of the wider community. The school includes not only state-of-the-art learning spaces, but a shared community space, […]
People & Business: Oct. 10
Recognition Beth Stowell, a senior loss control consultant with MEMIC, a regional workers’ compensation specialty insurer, was recognized on Sept. 17 for her leadership, dedication and innovation with the Rising Tide Award at the ninth annual Patient Safety Academy put on by the Muskie School for Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. Hope […]
Portland Meetings: Oct. 10-18
Portland Wed. 10/10 5 p.m. Legislative Committee CH Wed. 10/10 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee CH Thur. 10/11 5 p.m. Board of Commissioners CH Thur. 10/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission CH Thur. 10/11 5:30 p.m. Housing Committee CH Mon. 10/15 4 p.m. City Council Workshop CH Mon. 10/15 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting CH Mon. […]
Brees sets passing mark in Saints’ win
Drew Brees becomes the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards during a win over Washington.
Red Sox rout Yankees to take 2-1 series lead in AL Division Series
Nathan Eovaldi pitches seven sharp innings and Brock Holt becomes the first player to hit for the cycle in the playoffs as Boston rolls to a 16-1 win.
Arundel students may attend school in Saco, court says
RSU 21 is required to pay for those who wish to go to Thornton Academy Middle School.
‘In Cold Blood’ actor Scott Wilson dies at 76
Wilson later played Hershel Greene on AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead.’
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