PORTLAND — A city man accused of robbing a Forest Avenue car wash on Aug. 20 remained in Cumberland County Jail on Tuesday. Officials said George Riddle, 44, whose address was not listed on jail intake logs, was being held on $50,000 cash bail after his Sept. 1 arrest. Police Lt. James Sweat said Riddle was […]
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Portland Police Beat: Sept. 7
Arrests 8/28 at 1:50 a.m. Daniel E. Smith, 26, of Kennebunk, was arrested on Riverside Street by Officer Joseph Jaynes on charges of operating under the influence, operating without a license and violating conditions of release. 8/28 at 2:04 a.m. Jonathan E. Ray, 22, of Cumberland, was arrested on Cumberland Avenue by Officer Andrew Castonguay on […]
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Portland encampment ouster plight: ’30 more … at an overcrowded shelter’
PORTLAND — Four people were packing up tents and possessions beneath a Maine Turnpike overpass Thursday, expecting city police to confront them at any moment. They were the last of about two dozen who had made their homes on more than 30 acres of vacant land behind Pine Tree Shopping Center, until the city decided last month […]
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Touring turns to talking for Portland school bond committee
PORTLAND — With tours of four city elementary schools done, it’s time for the committee reviewing a proposed school bond to dive into the details. “I’m feeling very positive about our work. We have wanted to work with the city council on our facilities planning for many years now,” School Board Chairwoman Marnie Morrione said Sept. […]
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State offers free pesticide disposal in Portland
PORTLAND — Mainers looking to dispose of banned or unusable pesticides have until until Sept. 23 to register to drop them off at no charge. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection are collaborating in an annual effort to collect and dispose of unwanted […]
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Portland candidates withdraw from races
PORTLAND — Three candidates have withdrawn from the Nov. 8 general election. In the District 3 City Council race, Carol Schiller withdrew after turning in nomination papers Aug. 29. Incumbent Councilor Ed Suslovic is challenged by Brian Batson in the district that covers the southern and western portion of the city, from Libbytown to Stroudwater. Incumbent […]
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Portland mayor pushes far-reaching rules for rental housing
PORTLAND — The Housing Committee should be ready to move some recommendations to the full City Council next month, Councilor Jill Duson said Monday. “I look forward to making some decisions at the next meeting,” Duson said about the meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at City Hall. Her comments came days after the Aug. […]
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Portland Dems to host discussion on racial issues
PORTLAND — University of Maine Law School Dean Danielle Conway will lead a roundtable discussion on racism, diversity and inclusiveness Thursday, Sept. 1, at Reiche Elementary School. The forum, sponsored by the Portland Democratic City Committee, begins at 5:30 p.m. at the school at 166 Brackett St. Joining Conway in the discussion will be Mayor Ethan […]
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Residents urge reforms for Portland police review panel
PORTLAND — Chairman Kelly McDonald said the Aug. 24 meeting of the Police Citizen Review Subcommittee was the most well attended he has ever seen. But that was not something he or about a dozen people in attendance viewed with pride. “In the last nine years, I can remember two or three meetings where people have shown […]
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7 displaced by Portland fire on Forest Avenue
PORTLAND — No injuries were reported in an early morning fire Tuesday that displaced seven residents at 732 Forest Ave., near Woodfords Corner. Assistant Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said the alarm was received at 1:23 a.m. and firefighters discovered “heavy” fire in the rear of building on the second floor when they arrived. All the occupants were […]