PORTLAND — Legalization of marijuana wasn’t the city’s only first on Election Day. Pious Ali, winner of an at-large seat on the School Board, is very likely the first African-born American to win a publicly elected office in Portland. He may also be the first Muslim to do so. Ali and Anna Trevorrow both won […]
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Waterfront Protection Ordinance fails by narrow margin in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND — The narrow defeat of the proposed Waterfront Protection Ordinance on Tuesday left foes sighing in relief. Supporters, meanwhile, claimed victory of sorts, despite the 4,453 to 4,261 vote against the referendum. With the election over, efforts to prevent tar sands oil from being shipped to the city will move to City Council […]
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South Portland 'university' promotes high school STEM education
SOUTH PORTLAND — The transparent gelatinous alginate strands South Portland High School junior Jackeline Zarate and Portland High School junior Bailey Ruesch pulled from a test tube last week at Fairchild Semiconductor were nanotechnology at their fingertips. “I’ve always liked math especially, so I was happy to come,” Ruesch said as she created the compound […]
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Petition drive launches to block Portland plaza sale
PORTLAND — Opponents of the pending sale of Congress Square Plaza were at the city’s election polls Tuesday morning, gathering voter signatures for a petition that could ultimately result in new protections for the plaza and 34 other public spaces. The petition drive began after nearly being blocked by the city, and less than 24 […]
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Cumberland County seeks applicants for Civic Center board
PORTLAND — Officials are accepting applications for three seats on the board of trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center. The county Board of Commissioners will appoint an at-large trustee, representing the entire county, as well as trustees representing District 3, which includes Falmouth, Scarborough and Westbrook; and District 4, which includes Gorham, Windham, Standish, Frye Island, […]
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'Theater of War' brings post-traumatic stress discussion, award-winning cast, to Portland
PORTLAND — The organizers behind the upcoming performance of a 2,500-year-old play hope to address a very modern problem. “Theater of War” is an event that combines a dramatic reading of the ancient Greek play “Ajax” with a town hall-style forum on post-traumatic stress disorder. The free event will be held Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. […]
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Portland approves crackdown on disabled parking scofflaws
PORTLAND — People who misuse handicapped parking permits could be slapped with $200 fines, after the City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that allows parking officers to write tickets for tampering with the tags. The new law targets those who deliberately change placard expiration dates in an effort to illegally use handicapped parking spaces. […]
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Portland Police Beat: Nov. 6
Arrests 10/26 at midnight. Kyle A. LaFrenaye, 23, of Scituate, R.I., was arrested on Spring Street by Officer Robert Miller on a charge of assault. 10/26 at 2 a.m. Kailan Halloran, 27, of South Portland, was arrested on State Street by Officer Christopher Dyer on a charge of disorderly conduct. 10/26 at noon. Floyd J. […]
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Dexter R. Hunneman Jr., 91
PORTLAND — Dexter R. Hunneman Jr., 91, died in Portland Oct. 26. He was born in Hamilton, Mass. He graduated from Amherst College in 1945. During World War II, Hunneman served in the European Theatre, 56th Armored Infantry Battalion, 12th Armored Division and was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, and two Unit Citations. […]
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John E. Bowman Sr., 90: Portland carpenter, World War II vet
PORTLAND — John Edward Bowman Sr., 90, of Portland, died peacefully Oct. 29 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 20, 1922, in Portland, a son of George William and Cecilia Wolfe Bowman. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and was a 1942 Portland High School graduate. He was one […]