Free community meal – Saturday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Enchiladas, rice, salad and dessert. Kids menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, May 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and […]
News
Local, state and national news from the Portland Press Herald
Posted inNews, Politics
Wabanaki tribe reclaims seat in Maine House as relations improve
A new representative for the Houlton Band of Maliseets was sworn in Wednesday to take a seat left vacant for the past seven years.
advertisement
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Data shows wide geographic disparity of yellow flag usage across Maine
Maine’s extreme risk protection order is barely ever used in certain corners of the state, but police say it’s not because they’re reluctant to confiscate guns from dangerous people.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Guns taken through Maine’s yellow flag law? It might depend on where you live.
Use of the state’s law to intervene in gun violence varies greatly between counties and their police departments. But it’s unclear why.
Posted inCommunity
Scarborough Land Trust to hold native plant sale
The Scarborough Land Trust will host a native plant sale on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to Noon at Broadturn Farm. The land trust’s conserved property at 388 Broadturn Road will also host presentations, plant experts and a guided nature walk. Native plants for sale include trees, shrubs, ferns and wildflowers. Pre-orders are available […]
Posted inCommunity
South Portland Housing Authority names new director of resident services
Nicole Linscott will succeed Phillip Smith, who served in the role from 2016 until his passing this year and is revered by colleagues for his impact on the South Portland community.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland man arrested, accused of gunfire on Grant Street
The 31-year-old man faces one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inMaine
Falmouth gives public comment on pesticide ordinance, again
The ordinance was reintroduced after unmet requirements caused the initial ordinance, which the Town Council passed on Feb. 24, to be unenforceable.
Posted inMaine
Kennebunk nonprofit awarded grant to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease
Founded in Kennebunk 14 years ago, A Place to Start offers free help and guidance to families with loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.