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On the Move
NEW HIRES • Lorie Olson recently joined Bearfoot Realty of Oxford as a broker. Olson, of Oxford Hills, has more than 20 years of experience in the housing and real estate industries in western Maine. She owned and operated ERA Horizon real estate agency in Norway in the 1980s and 1990s. She also worked with […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 26
Arrests 3/14 at noon. Eric Dionne, 41, of Brunswick, was arrested on Forest Avenue by Officer Daniel Townsend on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 3/14 at noon. Matthew S. Davidson, 23, of Portland, was arrested on Forest Avenue by Officer Daniel Townsend on a charge of burglary (residential) and an […]
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Portland Meetings: March 26-April 1
Wed. 3/26 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 3/26 6:30 p.m. Peaks Island Council MacVane Community Center Thur. 3/27 4 p.m. Downtown Corporation CH Thur. 3/27 6 p.m. Finance Committee CH Mon. 3/31 3 p.m. Franklin Street Phase II Public Advisory Committee CH Cancelled
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People and Business
Giving Back Janet Desmarais, 44, was crowned Mrs. Maine International last month and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2014 during the final competition to be held in Jacksonville, Fla., July 22-28. Having lost her aunt to Alzheimer’s disease, Desmarais is committed to raising money for research and support for […]
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Maine man gets 13 years in prison for child sex assaults
The judge also imposes 16 years of probation to keep Richard M. Libby, 48, of Windsor, under supervision longer.
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Three-alarm blaze draws nearly 50 firefighters to Portland home
PORTLAND — A single-family home sustained heavy damage Monday morning from a three-alarm fire that attracted nearly 50 firefighters. Portland Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria told reporters at the scene of the 38 Columbia Road blaze that neither of the home’s two residents were injured in the incident. One was not home at the time of […]
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Abby's Road: 'Regrets, I've had a few'
I have one thing in common with Frank Sinatra: I will admit to having regrets in my life. This is, in its way, a unique bond. My unofficial polling demonstrates that most people do not admit to any regrets. In fact, the “I have no regrets” proclamation has almost become cliche. Every time a celebrity […]
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Arts Calendar: March 26-April 8
Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art “Wizard of Oz” auditions, leads and featured roles March 28, 7-9 p.m., ensemble and youth held March 29, 2-5 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, be prepared to sing excerpt from song of choice, 865-2220. Books & Authors Thursday 3/27 “Devil in the White City” […]
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Community Calendar: March 26-April 8
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 3/28 Camp Susan Curtis Leadership Dinner/Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks, 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland, 774-1552, $150, proceeds benefit Camp Susan Curtis. Bulletin Board Saturday 3/29 Farewell to Engine No. 4, train rides and viewing, noon-8 p.m., The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum, 58 Fore […]