Columnist Marian McCue decries ranked-choice voting as a reactionary initiative in the wake of Gov. Paul LePage’s consecutive victories in 2010 and 2014 (“Capitol Notebook: Second thoughts on ranked-choice voting,” Dec. 7). Her opinion mistakes the origins of RCV in Maine, as well as the potential impacts of the reform. RCV has been gaining momentum […]
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Falmouth woman dies after being struck by car in Portland
PORTLAND — A Falmouth woman who was struck by a car Dec. 17 died as a result of her injuries. Lee Whittier, 82, was hit by a sport utility vehicle near the Portland police station on Middle Street at approximately 5:20 p.m. She was taken to Maine Medical Center for treatment, where she later died […]
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Portland man, woman face drugs charges after Maine Turnpike traffic stop
YORK — A Portland man and woman face drug charges after Maine State Police troopers stopped their car on the Maine Turnpike this morning. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said Sierrha Frisbie, 23, and Christopher Rickett, 29, were arrested after allegedly speeding through the York tollbooths. A K-9 search revealed the presence of drugs in […]
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Portland High School teacher faces child pornography charge
PORTLAND — A Portland High School teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography. Freeport resident Gerald White, 44, was arrested by the Maine State Police at Portland High School on 284 Cumberland Ave., according to spokesman Steve McCausland of the Maine Department of Public Safety. White was charged with with possessing sexually explicit […]
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Holiday Calendar: Dec. 16-24
Collections & Donations Giving Tree, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Donations made until Jan. 8 helps patrons unable to pay fines due to financial hardship. Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale, The Rink at Thompson’s Point, Portland, Fri., 3-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., through Christmas, all […]
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Preservation or destruction? Capisic cutting creates contention in Portland
PORTLAND — Mowing done by the city in late October at Capisic Pond Park is being criticized by birders, who called the work excessive and believe it will encourage growth of invasive species. “It was really a clear-cut,” Derek Lovitch and Jeanne Lovitch of Freeport Wild Bird Supply said in a Dec. 8 email. “The value […]
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Portland Bayside transportation plan nears completion
PORTLAND — The future of transportation in Bayside could be one of shared streets, more two-way traffic and altered intersections. Those are details of a master plan presented Dec. 10 at City Hall, and now in its final stages. “A lot of what we will do is emphasize short-term things that don’t cost as much,” Transportation […]
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Outer Congress Street zoning dispute continues, returns to Portland City Council
PORTLAND — A request to rezone land occupied by the Elks Lodge at 1945 Congress St. continues to meet neighborhood opposition. “The Stroudwater Village Association continues to ask the city not to rezone any parcels until we’ve all adequately discussed the big picture of the neighborhood, especially in light of recent activity on other nearby […]
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Portland School Board expected to pick firm for superintendent search
PORTLAND — The School Board planned a third executive session Tuesday in its search to find a firm to help hire the next superintendent of schools. On Dec. 8, the board held a first reading of an order to allocate no more than $25,000 for the search firm. Chairwoman Marnie Morrione said at the meeting […]
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Dishin’ That: Adventurers in hiring, Part 2: The mistakes
The chef/owner of the 5-year-old anchor restaurant did not believe in hiring techniques beyond word-of-mouth. According to the Sunday newspaper, the tony spot had achieved rising-star status and was still climbing. Those seeking a dinner reservation were put on hold for a month, making the to-die-for tableside Caesar salad (extra white anchovies, please) and Korean-fusion […]