Letter-writer Barbara Doughty erroneously states that the word “God” does not appear in the Declaration of Independence or the Federalist Papers (“McDonald-Smith ‘totally wrong’ on founders, religion,” Letters, July 15). We can certainly have our differences about religion and the founders’ intentions regarding the First Amendment, but whether a particular word appears in a particular […]
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Ship-shape on Portland Harbor, 'hard knocks' on the high seas
PORTLAND — Thousands of people lined the city’s waterfront and nearby parks Saturday and Sunday to see 13 tall ships and the crews that sail them around the world. Some of the ships that visited Portland’s harbor for the Tall Ships Portland festival included the U.S. Coast Guard’s regal white Eagle, and El Galeon Andalucia, […]
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Swimmers span Peaks to Portland in peak fashion
Scarborough resident Jeff Small approaches East End Beach on Saturday, July 18, during the Peaks to Portland swim race. Small finished 27th. James Yeomans, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, finished first — his fifth consecutive win. Brunswick resident Benjamin Morse edges out Bath resident Hopper McDonough by less than a second at the finish line Saturday, July 19, […]
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Suspect arrested in Portland recording studio shooting death
PORTLAND — Police arrested a 20-year-old man in Westbrook on Thursday in connection with a late-night fatal shooting at a Portland recording studio in May. Johnny Ouch was charged with murder and elevated aggravated assault in the death of 19-year-old Treyjon Arsenault of Scarborough, according to a press release from the Portland Police Department. Both […]
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Roll credits: Portland's Videoport will end its 28-year run in August
PORTLAND — Want to view any of the 18,000 movies and shows now stocked at Videoport? Get ready to go to the library. Owner Bill Duggan on July 15 said he is terminating his lease next month and will donate the business’ entire inventory of videos to the Portland Public Library. “There are so many […]
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Portland expects heavy traffic during Tall Ships festival
PORTLAND — City officials are encouraging visitors to plan ahead and expect lots of traffic this weekend during Iberdrola USA Tall Ships Portland 2015. The rain-or-shine festival begins on Saturday, July 18, and runs through Monday, July 20. It is the first tall ships event in Portland since 2000, and includes a parade of sail, […]
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Portland police investigating armed robberies
PORTLAND — A trio of armed robberies last week remain under investigation by police. In separate press releases, Assistant Police Chief Vern Malloch said the robberies occurred July 15 and 17, with the two most recent happening within an hour of each other near Back Cove. In the July 17 robberies, Malloch said a black […]
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South Portland board approves STRIVE expansion
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Tuesday approved the site plan for an expansion of the STRIVE campus at 28 Foden Rd. The project will enable the nonprofit to grow its services for teens and young adults with emotional and intellectual disabilities. The 1.5-acre campus now includes two buildings. The approved expansion allows construction of […]
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Portland City Councilors Kevin Donoghue, David Marshall not seeking re-election
PORTLAND — The veteran city councilors who represent the city’s peninsula last week announced they will not seek fourth terms in November. District 1 Councilor Kevin Donoghue and District 2 Councilor David Marshall each said they are looking forward to more time with their families as they complete their third terms on the City Council. […]
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Signatures OK'd for Portland referendum on scenic views
PORTLAND — A citizen initiative designed to limit development at the Portland Co. complex on Fore Street, and inventory and protect scenic views throughout the city, was certified Tuesday by City Clerk Katherine Jones. Save the Soul of Portland spokesman Dennis Bailey said Jones verified 1,500 signatures of registered city voters needed to forward the […]