FALMOUTH — A $1.3 million plan to add a new ice hockey rink on Hat Trick Drive is gaining momentum, but the effort has also generated increased scrutiny from operators of the town’s existing skating rink. On March 13, the board of directors of Falmouth Family Ice sent a letter to the town seeking eight provisions […]
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Many thrills this winter
(Ed. Note: The basketball season was recapped in last week’s edition) No matter your sport, the winter of 2013-14 delivered. While basketball produced the most glory, Cheverus managed to sweep the Class A swimming championships, making history in the process. Several swimmers from other city schools also dazzled. There was more greatness on the slopes, […]
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Accused ex-Maine State Police chief tried to commit suicide
Andrew Demers Jr., is accused of unlawful sexual contact with a 4-year-old.
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New districts, no contests in Portland legislative primaries
PORTLAND — Although candidates for the Legislature fill the June ballot after Monday’s filing deadline, there won’t be any contested party primaries in the city. Incumbent Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce of Standish, however, is opposed in the Democratic primary by former Maine State Police Sgt. Michael Edes, of Cumberland. The primary elections usher in […]
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School budget public hearings begin in Portland
PORTLAND — The public will have its first opportunity to discuss a proposed $102.3 million school budget during a Finance Committee meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in the Alumni Hall at Portland High School. The public hearing is part of the second budget-related meeting since the fiscal year 2015 budget proposal was unveiled […]
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Underemployed immigrants: A plug for Maine's 'brain drain'?
PORTLAND — Sally Sutton is working on what she believes is a win-win proposition for Maine. Since December, Sutton has served as program coordinator for the New Mainers Resource Center, a two-year pilot project to help skilled, foreign-trained professionals pursue their former careers here in their adoptive country. She estimates there are hundreds of immigrants […]
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Portland City Council postpones decision on Sangillo's liquor license
PORTLAND — The fate of Sangillo’s, the 18 Hampshire St. bar police want to close, won’t be decided until April 7 after city councilors on Monday postponed a vote on the bar’s liquor license renewal. Councilors at midnight decided they needed more time to consider the case laid out by Police Chief Michael Sauschuck and […]
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Portland School Board chairwoman lauds rising test scores, district stability
PORTLAND — School Board Chairwoman Sarah Thompson told city leaders Monday night district test scores are improving and school facilities are expanding, but challenges remain on the horizon. Thompson delivered the third annual State of the Schools address, as mandated by a 2011 slate of City Charter changes approved by voters. The approximately 30-minute speech […]
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Public meetings to focus on Portland street projects
PORTLAND — Road work in East Bayside and along outer Congress Street will get a closer look at two public meetings in the next week. On Thursday, a public meeting to discuss work on Anderson and Fox streets begins at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Room 24. A public meeting related to the second phase […]
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Francis J. Guthrie, 76: Marketing and advertising pioneer
PORTLAND — Francis J. Guthrie, 76, died March 13 at Maine Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born March 18, 1937, in Boston, Mass., the son of Francis and Grace Guthrie. He grew up in Belmont, Mass., and Little Falls, N.Y., where he was educated at St. Mary’s High School. He earned a bachelor’s […]