PORTLAND — Expansion plans along the west Commercial Street waterfront could be an economic boon to the container shipping industry. But the growth would alter the boatyard plans of local businessman Phineas Sprague Jr., and could be stunted if the governor follows through on a threat to withhold state borrowing. The proposed $5 million expansion […]
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Cheverus High School student remembered for 'character, intellect, talent'
PORTLAND — It could take several weeks before the state’s medical examiner determines the cause behind the sudden death of a Cheverus High School student last month. Benjamin E. LaMontagne, 18, died Feb. 22 at his home on Long Island. About 1,000 mourners attended his funeral Friday, Feb. 28, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate […]
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Clifford School developer promises 'funky cool' project in Portland
PORTLAND — Some desks still sit in empty classrooms, and blackboards have not been erased, but change is coming to the 107-year-old former Nathan Clifford School at 180 Falmouth St. Kevin Bunker, a principal with city-based Developers Collaborative, expects what will be called the Nathan Clifford Residences to be ready for occupancy by December. “I […]
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Driving out the darkness
With daylight saving time returning this weekend, it will be another eight months before the evening rush hour in Portland again takes place in darkness, as seen in this long-exposure view of Interstate 295 from Washington Avenue at 6:25 p.m. Monday. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday, […]
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Benjamin LaMontagne, 18: Loved people, music, outdoors
LONG ISLAND — Benjamin Edward LaMontagne, 18, died unexpectedly Feb. 22 at his home due to complications from surgery. He was born in Portland on July 22, 1995, the son of Peter Bruce and Lynn Finney LaMontagne. He spent the first year of his life in China where his parents were posted at the U.S. […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 5
Arrests 2/21 at 10 a.m. Ronald S. Bendixon, 56, of Portland, was arrested on York Street by Officer Mark Kezal on a charge of operating under the influence and an outstanding warrant from another agency. 2/21 at 6 p.m. Philip Hebert, 36, no address listed, was arrested on Forest Avenue by Officer Thien Doung on a charge […]
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People and Business
Local heroes honored Five individuals and one company in southern Maine are being honored as “Real Heroes” by the American Red Cross of Maine for going above and beyond in service to others. These heroes will be honored at a breakfast Thursday, March 13 at Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland. The recipients are: Judith French, […]
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Portland Meetings: March 5-11
Wed. 3/5 10 a.m. Disabilities Committee CH Wed. 3/5 5:30 p.m. India Street Neighborhood Advisory Committee CH Thur. 3/6 noon CDBG Allocations CH Thur. 3/6 5 p.m. Parks Commission 55 Portland St. Thur. 3/6 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH
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Lewiston man charged with sex solicitation in Portland
PORTLAND — A Lewiston man was charged with engaging a prostitute Feb. 28 as part of a multi-city, multi-agency investigation into human trafficking. Police said James C. Begin, 35, was arrested in the city, but they declined to say where because the investigation is continuing. Three men were arrested Feb. 28 in Westbrook. Police from […]
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Cain named CEO in Portland Pirates restructuring
PORTLAND — Portland Pirates hockey team majority owner Ron Cain was named managing officer and chief executive officer in a restructuring announced Feb. 28. Cain, who became majority owner last December, replaces former majority owner Brian Petrovek, who was named president of business development. Pirates Hall of Fame player Brad Church was named chief operating […]