PORTLAND — A Bronx, N.Y., man is being held on $100,000 bail after his arrest on drug and weapons charges by Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents in South Portland on Saturday. Maine Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland said Wayman Sparrow, 22, was charged with aggravated trafficking in Schedule W drugs, specifically heroin; unlawful possession […]
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Section of Portland boulevard open for Sunday recreation
PORTLAND — While much of Baxter Boulevard remains closed to motorists while the city installs two underground sewage conduits, a stretch of the street will be open for biking, walking, and other recreation on the next two Sundays, June 9 and June 16. A closed section of the boulevard, between Vannah Avenue and Cheverus High […]
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40th Old Port Festival to project hi-tech image in Portland
PORTLAND — The 40th Old Port Festival will include a gigantic optical illusion. On Saturday night, the eve of the annual day-long celebration of music, crafts and food, the facade of City Hall will be transformed by an animated, 3-D light show that seems to alter physical reality. Portland’s Downtown District, the festival organizer, has […]
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Portland starts work on safer routes for students, walkers, bikers
PORTLAND — Construction upgrades on four pedestrian and bicycle paths and crossings has begun in an effort to build safer routes for students walking to and from school. The city and the Maine Department of Transportation are partnering to develop multiple “Safe Routes to School” projects in three Portland neighborhoods: East End, East Deering and […]
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Cumberland County sheriff wins 'food fight' with manager
PORTLAND — Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce successfully fought back a proposal by County Manager Peter Crichton to consider hiring a private company to take over the kitchen at the Cumberland County Jail. In an appearance before the county’s five-member Board of Commissioners last month, Joyce went so far as to say he would refuse […]
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South Portland fire leaves 7 people homeless
SOUTH PORTLAND — Seven residents of an apartment house at 72 Hill St. were left homeless after a Sunday morning fire now under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. South Portland Fire Department Lt. Robb Couture said no one was injured in the blaze first reported at 12:17 a.m. City firefighters declared […]
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Unsung Hero: Theresa Saxton, doing the Iron Man for mom
YARMOUTH — Why would any sane soul choose to do the Iron Man Triathlon, an event consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile (full marathon) run? More to the point, why would someone choose to do it solo, without hundreds of fellow competitors from whom to draw energy and support? […]
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Changes near completion at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Construction work at Fort Williams Park is nearing completion in time for the influx of summer visitors, although it may also cost more than expected. The improvements to the Ship Cove area of the park include the creation of a cul-de-sac and additional parking spaces, the construction of new sidewalks and curbs to […]
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Planning Board to take up Scarborough Downs rezoning
SCARBOROUGH — Redevelopment ideas will get opinions, tweaks, and perhaps approval at the Planning Board meeting Monday, June 3. The first order of business will be proposed rezoning of the 450 acres of land owned by Scarborough Downs between U.S. Route 1, Payne Road and Haigis Parkway. The changes to allow the creation of the […]
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Cape Elizabeth council OKs funds for Shore Road sidewalk
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town is a step closer to linking existing sidewalks along Shore Road to create an unbroken walking path from the South Portland city line to the town center. The Town Council gave the go ahead at its May 13 meeting for funds to be allocated to the Shore Road project, which will […]