Arrests 9/25 at 9:35 p.m. Corey James Buffington, 38, of Alaska, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Conan Conaboy Jr. on a charge of domestic violence assault.  9/25 at 11:37 p.m. Christin E. Parmenter, 34, of Lancaster Street, Portland, was arrested on Spurwink Road by Officer Benjamin Landry on a warrant from another agency in […]

SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council on Wednesday set a November public hearing on a proposed tax break for developers of the proposed Scarborough Downs project.  The town and the developers hoping to overhaul the racetrack have tentatively agreed on a tax increment financing package that could produce benefits of up to $81 million. A workshop on […]

SCARBOROUGH — In the largest field of candidates in a Board of Education election in the town’s history, 10 candidates are seeking three, three-year seats on Nov. 6. Two of the positions are held by current Chairwoman Mary Starr, who is not seeking re-election, and long-time board member Jackie Perry, who is termed out. The […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Tuesday enacted six conditions on all hotels and motels, including surveillance cameras in public areas and a mandate to cooperate with law enforcement.  All five councilors present voted in favor of the new requirements; Mayor Linda Cohen was absent from the Oct. 2 meeting.  Earlier this year, the council denied license renewals for […]

CAPE ELIZABETH — From Portland Head Light to the Hollywood sign, and “Little Women” to “Beautiful Boy,” Julie Rapaport has worked her way from Maine to the capitol of the film industry. Last week, Amazon Studios announced Rapaport’s promotion to co-head of movies, reporting to studio Head Jennifer Salke. She is tasked with building a slate […]