WINDHAM — Tensions that seemed to be simmering among Windham Town Councilors at past meetings boiled over Tuesday night. Council Chairwoman Donna Chapman and Councilor Jarrod Maxfield, who were previously heard having a disagreement in the hall coming out of a Nov. 21 executive session, had several contentious exchanges this week’s council meeting. Things got heated at the […]
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Scarborough Police Feb. 2
Arrests 1/23 at 9:20 a.m. Corey Leon Chase, 37, of Sebago, was arrested on Gorham Road by Officer Scott E. Vaughn on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license and violating conditions of release. 1/23 at 10:38 a.m. Jared J. Corner, 39, of Portland, was arrested on Gorham Road by Officer […]
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South Portland Police Feb. 2
Arrests 1/14 at 1:54 a.m. Chrystal McCreary, 32, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Jacob LaChance on a charge of operating under the influence. 1/14 at 6:31 p.m. Eliza Heatley, 36, of South Portland, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Kaitlyn Thurlow on a charge of operating under the influence. 1/14 at 7 p.m. Nicholas O’Brien, 36, of Casco, was arrested on Main […]
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Windham council nixes zoning change request
WINDHAM — The Town Council has turned down a rezoning request for a property on River Road. The council voted 4-2 Jan. 30 against the request from Bryan Mills, which would have allowed a nearly 6-acre property that splits the farm residential and medium residential zones to be rezoned as entirely medium residential. Councilors Clayton Haskell, […]
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Crash knocks out traffic lights at South Portland intersection
SOUTH PORTLAND — A motor vehicle crash Wednesday night, Jan. 31, took out the traffic light controller at the busy intersection of Maine Mall Road and Gorham Road. According to a memorandum from City Manager Scott Morelli to city councilors, it will be a few days before the city gets a replacement and, in the […]
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Westbrook puppy touches down on national stage
WESTBROOK — As the weekend approaches, people all over New England are counting down the days until Sunday’s big game. Viewing parties are being planned, mountains of food are being prepared, and fingers are being crossed. All eyes will be glued to the TV for the biggest sporting event of the year – the Puppy Bowl. This […]
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The phony news caper
When you think of fake news, you probably don’t think of the Journal Tribune. Actually, you probably don’t think of that publication, no matter what you’re thinking about. And for the most part, there’s no reason you should. Thirty years ago, the Journal Tribune was arguably the best newspaper in Maine, providing superb local coverage […]
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Gorham Police Notes
Arrests Craig S. Pyy II, 28, Shirley Lane, Gorham, on Dec. 14 on a charge ofoperating under the influence (alcohol), in Gorham. Christine A. Dearing, 42, Highland, on Dec. 18 on charges of violating condition of release and operating under the influence (alcohol) -no test, in Gorham. Shane M. Horr, 22, Kelly Lane, Buxton, on […]
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Salon owner raising funds in memory of son
WESTBROOK — Angelo Alonzo was the type of person who always helped out others. Now, one year after his death, his mother is honoring him by doing the same. Ruth Dow, owner of Forte Hair Salon at 816 Main St., will be donating $2 from every service in February to Maine Recovery Fund in Portland. Alonzo […]
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Decision on demolishing twin dorms in Gorham looms
University of Southern Maine trustees have approved plans to tear down the iconic Dickey-Wood dormitories in Gorham. GORHAM — The twin, mothballed round dormitories on the University of Southern Maine campus appear this week to be one step closer to the wrecking ball. The University of Maine System Board of trustees Monday unanimously approved preliminary […]