Reports Monday, July 18 Burglary – Jewelry was reported missing from a home on Mitchell Road. Tuesday, July 19 Car burglary – A New Jersey resident reported the theft of a purse containing cash and credit cards from a vehicle parked on Two Lights Road. Arrests Wednesday, July 20 Joey A. Ruest, 20, of Portland, […]
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Protection for victims of domestic violence needs strengthening
When her husband became violent, Amy Lake did everything she was supposed to. When her husband threatened the family with a gun, Lake sought and received a protection from abuse order. She filed for divorce, took the couple’s two kids, and moved to another town. She sought out support and help from friends, social workers […]
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Candidates square off in Cape special election
Time is drawing near in the race to fill House seat 121, vacated when its former occupant, Cynthia Dill, won election to the state Senate, May 10. Residents of the district, which includes most of Cape Elizabeth except for some northern portions that are part of District 123, will go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. […]
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At last, new Pine Point pier
When Dave Corbeau took over as Scarborough’s harbormaster 15 years ago, the pier at Pine Point was “looking pretty ratty” even then. Built in 1971 and meant to handle foot traffic only, the 100-foot-long pier allowed the 15 local fishermen of that era easier access to the boats. However, by 2002, the working waterfront had […]
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At last, new Pine Point pier
When Dave Corbeau took over as Scarborough’s harbormaster 15 years ago, the pier at Pine Point was “looking pretty ratty” even then. Built in 1971 and meant to handle foot traffic only, the 100-foot-long pier allowed the 15 local fishermen of that era easier access to the boats. However, by 2002, the working waterfront had […]
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Argument leads to arrest when man dragged by car
A Windham woman is being held at Cumberland County Jail after dragging a man from her pickup truck through a South Portland parking lot Tuesday evening. Chaka Coleman, 27, was arrested and charged with elevated aggravated assault, a Class A felony, and driving to endanger, while the victim, a 29-year-old Westbrook man, was transported to […]
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Beach to Beacon race guide
Runners are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 a.m. to avoid heavy traffic. Roadside parking is not allowed. Race officials also ask that no walkers, joggers, spectators or bicyclists be in the road along the course after 8 a.m. as the roads must be clear for the elite athletes and other registered runners. Parking for all […]
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Two Portland-area nonprofits to merge
PORTLAND – The boards of trustees for the People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) of Cumberland County and Youth Alternatives Ingraham (YI) voted at their respective meetings this week to approve the merger of the two agencies and the integration of all programs and services, according to a press release from the two groups. “For more […]
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Wentoworth school to be on November ballot in Scarborough
CAPE ELIZABETH – When Scarborough Councilor Michael Wood attended an early meeting in the latest effort to replace Wentworth Intermediate School, he made few friends among the dozens of staffers and parents who support the project. “When I came to those first meetings, I wasn’t sure if I supported this,” recalled Wood. “I remembered saying, […]
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Maine Mall tax appeal fails
SOUTH PORTLAND – In a unanimous vote of the five members who sat through all related testimony (more than 15 hours worth), the South Portland Board of Assessment Review on Friday denied an appeal filed by owners of the Maine Mall, who sought a refund of nearly $900,000 in 2009 property taxes. Chicago-based General Growth […]