PORTLAND — The City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved James Craig’s appointment as police chief. Craig, who was given a standing ovation after the vote, said he planned to be highly visible once assuming the post May 4. He is the city’s 18th police chief and the first African-American appointed to the position. “It is […]
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People and Business
Goodwill to offer free computer recycling PORTLAND — Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has partnered with Dell Computers to provide free computer recycling at its 25 stores located throughout Northern New England. Through the ReConnect program, Maine residents can drop off used computers and computer accessories at any Goodwill store or donation center. The […]
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Anne M. Napoleone, 48: CNA at St. Joseph's Manor
PORTLAND — Anne Margaret Napoleone, 48, died Feb. 27 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Portland on June 27, 1960, a daughter of Umberto “Alberto” and Margaret (Healey) DiBiase. In 1978, she graduated from Deering High School and attended Westbrook College, completing the certified nursing assistant program. On June 3, 1983, […]
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Portland school chief sees 'small increase' in spending next year
Proposed budget eliminates more than 20 positions PORTLAND — The Portland School Committee on Wednesday was scheduled to receive Interim Superintendent Jeanne Whynot-Vickers’s proposed fiscal 2010 budget, which includes cutting more than 20 staff positions and a spending increase. Whynot-Vickers declined to provide a specific percentage increase over the current year’s spending plan prior to […]
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Applications accepted for Maine State Government internships
Applications are online for summer internships for college students through the Maine State Government Internship Program. The full-time positions are open to Maine residents enrolled in a college or university and to non-Maine residents who are enrolled in a Maine college or university. Applicants must have obtained at least two years’ worth of college credit […]
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Repeat after me
Deering’s girls’ basketball celebrates its second successive Class A state championship Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center. The Rams beat Messalonskee 49-34. More in sports, page (???). (Brian Beard photo)
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THE PLAYOFFS Deering does it again
Rams pull away in second half to beat Messalonskee 49-34 for Class A crown By Michael Hoffer AUGUSTA — Living up to and exceeding the hype, the favorite from Day 1 became the last team standing. For the second year in a row, Deering can call itself Class A girls’ basketball state champions. During Saturday […]
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THE PLAYOFFS Rams welcomed, overcame bulls-eye
By Michael Hoffer At first glance, it might have appeared that the Deering girls’ basketball team had an easy ride to the Class A state championship this winter. After all, the Rams only graduated one starter from last year’s title-winner and featured plenty of scorers, tenacious defense, rebounding and a huge collective team heart. But […]
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School Notebook
Dean’s List Adam Creutz, University of Maine at Augusta; Jeffrey Bassett, Southern New Hampshire University; Tyler Anne Britland, University of Maine at Machias; Brandon Lovell, Dominic Virginio, Thomas College; Thomas Gainey, Xavier University, Lydia Dennett, Hartwick College, Alicia Adams, Jason Allshouse, Kevin Broydrick, Kaisha Dunne, Elizabeth Kelley, Connor McNeill, Scott Olafsen, University of Maine at […]
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Portland police beat
2/22 at 1:06 a.m. Alaa Al-Khashete, 40, was arrested by Officer Mark Keller on charges of assault, criminal threatening and terrorizing. 2/22 at 2:55 a.m. Ahmed Ibrahim, 24, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Michael Galietta on a charge of assault. 2/22. Gregg Minor, 41, of Winthrop, was arrested by Officer Robert Foss on a […]