2018 – Page 1870 – The Portland Press Herald

Education secretary considering using federal money to buy guns for schools

by Laura Meckler and Moriah Balingit The Washington Post August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

The Education Department is pondering whether to allow states to use money available through some grants to buy firearms.

Proposed zoning changes in Knightville could change density

by Juliette Laaka August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

SOUTH PORTLAND — Proposed zoning changes in the Knightville neighborhood could eliminate density requirements. The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee has been reviewing each neighborhood in the city and has created the Knightville Fore and Aft Committee to solicit input on what residents, visitors and investors see as the vision for the area. Among the members of a […]

Animals, Maine, News

Many of the dead seals that washed up on Maine’s coast had viruses, tests show

by Gillian Graham August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

More testing is needed to identify the primary causes of the die-off, but at least some of the seals were infected with either avian influenza or distemper.

Maine, Politics

As critics question LePage’s plan to overhaul child protection system, its cost is pegged at $21 million

by Eric Russell August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Bills submitted by the governor call for a series of changes, winning some praise but also drawing skepticism that extensive reforms are really needed.

Nation & World, News

Juror in Manafort trial said all but one wanted to convict on all charges

by Matt Zapotosky The Washington Post August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Paula Duncan, who identified herself as a supporter of Trump, is the first juror to speak publicly about the trial and the jury’s deliberations.

Times Record

Back to School

August 23, 2018November 12, 2019

Bus Routes See pickup and drop-off times and locations for your student. Salvation Army, Target team up to help at-risk students Students at risk of homelessness got a fresh start for the school year this week in Topsham, taking home new clothes and school supplies courtesy of the Salvation Army and Target. Back to school […]

Times Record

Bus Routes

August 23, 2018November 12, 2019

See pickup and drop-off times and locations for your student below: Brunswick Schools RSU1: Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, West Bath, Woolwich RSU 5: Freeport, Pownal, Durham Richmond Schools If you are a school administrator in the southern Midcoast and would like to see your school district’s bus route here, please email us a PDF.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

South Portland Police Beat: Aug. 24

by The Forecaster August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Arrests 8/10 at 1:07 a.m. Chelsea Libby, 31, of Arundel, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Sgt. Kevin Gerrish on a charge of operating under the influence. 8/10 at 4:13 p.m. Todd A. Gregory, 50, of Topsham, was arrested on Philbrook Avenue by Officer Brian McCarthy on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 8/10 […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Atria car show features blast from the past

by The Forecaster August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

SCARBOROUGH — Atria Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility’s annual Antique Car Show brought in a crowd and huge benefits to Portland’s Reiche Elementary School, according to a media release from the facility. The ’50s-themed “Back to School Drive,” came with food, a decorative atmosphere, prize giveaways, and entertainment by DJ Dick Coffin. The event fell on […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

South Portland man advocating for fellow veterans

by Juliette Laaka August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

SOUTH PORTLAND — After serving in the Marine Corps for six years, Omar Andrews is now focused on advocating for veterans and has accepted a fellowship with Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office to further that aim. The two-year Wounded Warrior Fellowship will have Andrews acting as a c constituent services representative focused on meeting the needs […]