First in a four-part series Read Part 2 | Read Part 3 | Read Part 4 Five separate fatal shootings of mentally ill people by Maine police in 2011 prompted the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram to examine law enforcement’s use of deadly force. Since 1990, police have fired on 101 people, many of them […]
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South Portland names top employees
?At its annual recognition breakfast Nov. 28, South Portland recognized six standouts among nearly 300 employees in 16 municipal departments.?Service Above and Beyond Award: Given to a city employee who provides “exceptional delivery of service,” this award was presented to parks department employee Darrell Parker. “Darrell brings a great attitude, work ethic and dedication to […]
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South Portland names top employees
?At its annual recognition breakfast Nov. 28, South Portland recognized six standouts among nearly 300 employees in 16 municipal departments.?Service Above and Beyond Award: Given to a city employee who provides “exceptional delivery of service,” this award was presented to parks department employee Darrell Parker. “Darrell brings a great attitude, work ethic and dedication to […]
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South Portland's mayor starts term with tax pledge
SOUTH PORTLAND – Although his inaugural address Monday struck an air of cooperation and good will, South Portland’s new mayor may have signaled conflict to come in the spring if he gets his way on municipal taxes. Retired city firefighter Tom Blake, now in his sixth year on the council, was unanimously selected by his […]
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South Portland's mayor starts term with tax pledge
SOUTH PORTLAND – Although his inaugural address Monday struck an air of cooperation and good will, South Portland’s new mayor may have signaled conflict to come in the spring if he gets his way on municipal taxes. Retired city firefighter Tom Blake, now in his sixth year on the council, was unanimously selected by his […]
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South Portland police log – 12/06
Arrests Saturday, Nov. 17 Tina M. Fitzsimmons, 28, of Raymond, at 1:36 a.m. on Main Street, on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. Eric Hopkins, 21, of Portland, at 6:21 a.m. on Main Street, on charges of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug and refusing to submit to arrest. Sunday, Nov. 18 […]
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South Portland police log – 12/06
Arrests Saturday, Nov. 17 Tina M. Fitzsimmons, 28, of Raymond, at 1:36 a.m. on Main Street, on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. Eric Hopkins, 21, of Portland, at 6:21 a.m. on Main Street, on charges of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug and refusing to submit to arrest. Sunday, Nov. 18 […]
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South Portland police log – 12/06
Arrests Saturday, Nov. 17 Tina M. Fitzsimmons, 28, of Raymond, at 1:36 a.m. on Main Street, on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. Eric Hopkins, 21, of Portland, at 6:21 a.m. on Main Street, on charges of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug and refusing to submit to arrest. Sunday, Nov. 18 […]
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LOOKING BACK – Issue of Dec. 5, 2012
Hidden away on Ross Road is a medium-size farm behind a big business. Started in 1992 with a few dozen animals, Bayley Hill Elk and Deer Farm now has 1,200 head of Rocky Mountain elk and red deer serving several different markets. Owned by Fred and Kathleen Bayley, the farm is open to visitors through […]
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Zoning changes near Scarborough Downs
SCARBOROUGH – A set of zoning changes put on the table by Scarborough’s long-range planning committee could result in residential development as soon as next year on the 480-acre Scarborough Downs lot while also making way for the creation of a village center. If approved as envisioned, rules for the new “Crossroads District” would allow […]