Arrests 1/25 at 11:28 p.m. Ryan LaPointe, 41, of Bradford, was arrested on Casco Bay Bridge by Officer Chris Gosling on charges of operating under the influence, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident and failing to make oral or written report. 1/26 at 2:36 a.m. John M. Hughes, 25, of Windham, was arrested on Broadway by […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Cummings takes case for USM name change to town
USM President Glenn Cummings addresses the Gorham Town Council Tuesday. GORHAM — University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings went to the Gorham Town Council Tuesday to drum up support in his campaign to change the school’s name to the University of Maine at Portland. The name change is needed, he said, to heighten awareness […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 7, noon Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5. Breakfast buffet – Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30-9:30 a.m., West Cumberland Methodist Church, corner Blackstrapand Upper Methodist roads, West Cumberland. Two kinds of pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, baked beans, muffins, fresh fruit and juice. $7.50, $3; takeout available. Bean supper – […]
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Westbrook principal resigns to take state position
WESTBROOK — Westbrook High School Principal Kelli Deveaux has resigned to take a job with the Maine Department of Education. Deveaux, who has been principal for 2½ years, has been hired as the director of communications and public relations for the state education department. In a letter to sent to students’ parents, she said she didn’t […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests 1/31 at 1:02 p.m. Tracy P. Shaw, 46, of Main Street, was arrested on Pine Point Road by Officer Travis Hon on an outstanding warrant from another agency and a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 2/2 at 1:30 a.m. Ibrahim Hayder Abdulhu Al Ahmedi, 19, of Terri Circle, Westbrook, was arrested on […]
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South Portland council weighs limits on vape, tobacco sales
SOUTH PORTLAND — Uproar following the opening of a vape shop across the street from Mahoney Middle School late last year has city councilors considering measures to restrict the sale of tobacco products. A workshop Tuesday night was requested by Councilor Sue Henderson, a retired nursing professor, who said Portland Smoke & Vape on Broadway is “emblematic about […]
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Westbrook Notes
An evening of music The Westbrook High School bands are presenting a concert, “Night at the Movies,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the high school. In a new venture, the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will provide a live soundtrack for five student-edited films. The concert will also include traditional concert selections by […]
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Grant will help South Portland map coastal flood hazards
SOUTH PORTLAND — With help from the Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry, the city will create an interactive, web-based map to assess how vulnerable its coast is to flooding. Last week, DACF announced it awarded nearly $270,000 to six Coastal Community Grant Program projects throughout the state. Just over $50,000 will be put towards South Portland’s Vulnerability Assessment […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Feb. 7
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported Jan. 28 to Feb. 4. Fire calls No fire calls were reported from Jan. 28 to Feb. 4. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to four calls from Jan. 28 to Feb. 4.
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Portland Conservatory offers girls a chance to sing
PORTLAND — A new option has emerged for girls looking for a music program that focuses on ensemble singing. The Portland Conservatory of Music launched the Girl Singers of Maine about six months ago. The program features the Iris Ensemble, a group for girls in grades 9-12, the Bella Canta, a choir for girls in grades […]