FALMOUTH — A South Portland man who turns 19 on Christmas Eve was charged with shooting down a Christmas tree after police discovered he posted photos of the activity on Facebook. Police said Officer Jeff Pardue was sent to the Skillins Greenhouses property on Blackstrap Road on Nov. 28 to investigate a missing Christmas tree. […]

PORTLAND — As the city and OccupyMaine try to reach an agreement about the protesters’ plans to continue occupying Lincoln Park, both sides are anticipating the legal battle that may follow if an accord isn’t reached. Members of OccupyMaine said the group is exploring options for what to do if their permit application is denied […]

Hundreds of people gathered to watch the arrival of the Wreaths of America convoy and attend an event honoring veterans at Cheverus High School on Sunday, Dec. 4, in Portland. Cheverus alumni, parents and students are also traveling to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to participate in the Dec. 10 laying of the wreaths on […]

PORTLAND — Michael Brennan on Monday afternoon was sworn in as the city’s first elected mayor since 1923.  On Monday night he devoted much of his inaugural address to the importance of building a world-class education system. Brennan, who was sworn in at noon ceremony at City Hall, broke with tradition and delivered his 35-minute […]

FREEPORT — After nearly three years of working with the town to build a recreation facility and turf playing fields, Seacoast United soccer club is exploring moving the project to another community.  The decision follows several setbacks for the proposal in Freeport. Most recently, the Planning Board voted 4-3 on Nov. 2 against making a […]

PORTLAND — Stuart Norton has been operating Three Sons Lobster & Fish on Maine Wharf for more than 10 years. Norton said his business has grown, due in large part to its location on the wharf behind Ri Ra Irish Pub and the Dry Dock Restaurant. That area of Commercial Street is heavily travelled by […]

PORTLAND — A dozen immigrant taxi drivers are suing the city over a new policy that will require them to renew their airport cab permits in person. The drivers claim the change will make it more difficult for them to maintain their licenses to operate at Portland International Jetport, a coveted market that is capped […]

PORTLAND — If there’s a message from this week’s HealthierUS Schools awards, it’s that hard work pays off. Back in January, schools from around southern Maine submitted lengthy applications to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including photocopies of nutrition labels from every food product they use, copies of every recipe on the school lunch menu, […]

CUMBERLAND — Don’t be surprised if the Harley-Davidson motorcycle you see coasting down the road soon sports a license plate with a pink ribbon. The plate – Maine’s first specialty motorcycle license plate – would continue the cause promoted by pink ribbon automobile plates. More than 15,000 of those have been issued, raising more than $400,000 since […]

PORTLAND — What do Federal Reserve Bank securities holdings mainly consist of? A – Corporate stocks and bonds. B – U.S. Government bonds, notes and bills. C – Foreign currency. D – Securities representing U.S. loans to foreign nations. That was the question all six members of the Waynflete School Finance Club answered correctly when they […]