The rapid rise in pharmacy robberies this year is causing alarm not only among law enforcement, but those working in the pharmacy field, as well. “The robberies are caused by drug abuse. They’re stealing it because on the street, the values are about a $1 a milligram on oxycodone. So when you steal a bottle […]
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Drug robberies taking their toll
The rapid rise in pharmacy robberies this year is causing alarm not only among law enforcement, but those working in the pharmacy field, as well. “The robberies are caused by drug abuse. They’re stealing it because on the street, the values are about a $1 a milligram on oxycodone. So when you steal a bottle […]
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West Nile virus found in Standish
STANDISH – According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, mosquitoes found in Standish have tested positive for the West Nile nirus. According to Standish Town Manager Gordon Billington, the mosquitoes were found on Portland Water District property near the Otter Ponds off Route 35 near Sebago Lake Village. He received notice from […]
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Reconfiguration impacts Westbrook schools
WESTBROOK – After months of discussions, number crunching and schedule shifting, the Westbrook School Department is getting ready to pull the trigger on an historic reconfiguration of the district. Starting Tuesday, Westbrook students, teachers and even administrators will be getting used to different places and different faces. “It’s virtually new buildings with new people,” School […]
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Westbrook forum puts bullying on center stage
WESTBROOK – This week, school and community officials are making good on a promise they made in the wake of a controversial case of bullying at Westbrook High School earlier this year, holding a panel discussion on the subject at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. The interactive forum will be in the middle school cafeteria. […]
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Westbrook forum puts bullying on center stage
WESTBROOK – This week, school and community officials are making good on a promise they made in the wake of a controversial case of bullying at Westbrook High School earlier this year, holding a panel discussion on the subject at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. The interactive forum will be in the middle school cafeteria. […]
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Nearly $5M in questions on Gorham's November ballot
GORHAM – Gorham voters on Election Day in November will elect four municipal officials and decide on three local referendum questions totaling nearly $5 million, including one to renovate the Public Safety Building. The council race is wide open as Brenda Caldwell, the chairwoman, and Matt Mattingly, who is seeking legislative office, have previously announced […]
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Nearly $5M in questions on Gorham's November ballot
GORHAM – Gorham voters on Election Day in November will elect four municipal officials and decide on three local referendum questions totaling nearly $5 million, including one to renovate the Public Safety Building. The council race is wide open as Brenda Caldwell, the chairwoman, and Matt Mattingly, who is seeking legislative office, have previously announced […]
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Nearly $5M in questions on Gorham's November ballot
GORHAM – Gorham voters on Election Day in November will elect four municipal officials and decide on three local referendum questions totaling nearly $5 million, including one to renovate the Public Safety Building. The council race is wide open as Brenda Caldwell, the chairwoman, and Matt Mattingly, who is seeking legislative office, have previously announced […]
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Gorham councilor faces OUI hearing
GORHAM – Gorham Town Councilor Suzanne E. Phillips, accused of driving drunk and leaving the scene of an accident in Gorham on May 4, faces a hearing for a dispositional conference at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4., in Cumberland County’s Unified Criminal Docket in Portland. Attorney Amanda J. Doherty, on behalf of Phillips, filed […]