SCARBOROUGH — Jason R. Fowler, 31, of Scarborough, died Nov.9 in Gorham as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Portland, a son of Richard J. and Wendy L. Fowler. He grew up on the family farm on Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough. He attended local schools and graduated in 1999 from […]
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60 vases stolen from Portland cemetery
PORTLAND — Police said they are investigating the thefts of 60 memorial vases from graves at Brooklawn Memorial Cemetery in the past week. The bronze vases, worth a total of about $12,000, were taken from the cemetery between Nov. 7 and Nov. 12, according to police. The cemetery is at 2002 Congress St., in the […]
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Full statement by Maine Sen.-elect Angus S. King Jr. on his caucus decision
November 14, 2012 Today, I am announcing my decision as to which party, if any, I will associate myself with in my work in the United States Senate. Before doing so, however, I want to outline my thinking on this issue and set out the principles that have guided my decision. In answering this question […]
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Electronic publisher aids readers in developing nations
PORTLAND — An e-book publishing company founded by a former Falmouth resident is giving back to a program that encourages reading in developing nations. Publerati was founded by Caleb Mason after he saw the first iPad. “I had a hunch that e-books were going to be very transformative so I decided to start an e-book […]
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Portland plans massive school renovations
PORTLAND — Voters next November may be asked to spend as much as $46 million to replace or renovate five of the city’s elementary schools. On Tuesday, Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk announced the School Department has hired Oak Point Associates, a Biddeford-based architecture and engineering firm, to develop plans for replacing Hall Elementary and renovating Presumpscot, […]
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Police seek Portland bank robber
PORTLAND — A Nasons Corner bank was held up Tuesday morning and the robber remained at large. Police said the man entered the Bangor Savings Bank at 1048 Brighton Ave. shortly after 9 a.m. and threatened a teller. He was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the bank on foot, heading on Brighton […]
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Portland Christmas tree arrives Thursday
PORTLAND — The tree that signals the start of the holiday season in the city is scheduled to arrive downtown Thursday morning. Department of Public Services crews will begin trucking the 65-foot blue spruce at 9 a.m. from South Portland. The tree will travel across the Casco Bay Bridge, along Commercial Street and up Franklin […]
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Medical marijuana grows economy, advocates say in Portland
PORTLAND — For Paul McCarrier, organizer of the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine trade show on Saturday, it’s all about the economy. Gesturing to the large conference room floor where several dozen exhibitors were selling their wares and services, McCarrier said the legalized use of marijuana to treat various ailments created an entrepreneurial bloom. Almost […]
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$3M renovation ahead for Portland ferry terminal
PORTLAND — Waterfront visitors next summer may not recognize the Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal. Plans are now being drawn up to renovate and expand the terminal at the foot of Franklin Street on the Maine State Pier. The project’s first phase is estimated to cost $3 million, which will be funded with the help […]
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South Portland gym joins Portland Veterans Network
SOUTH PORTLAND — Phil Gouzie has set aside his cane and feels his strength returning to his upper body. John Bingler attends two 90-minute workouts each week to help stay mobile as he confronts Parkinson’s disease. Both men are U.S. Navy veterans with health conditions not associated with their tours of duty. They are part […]