PORTLAND — Three suspects were arrested Monday morning and charged in connection with an armed robbery. It was the third robbery in the city since Aug. 20. Assistant Police Chief Vern Malloch said Kordell Wadley and Devin Bedard, both 18 and of Biddeford, and Tyler Poirier, 18, of Sanford, face robbery charges after allegedly trying to steal […]
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North Yarmouth selectmen mull hiring planning consultant
NORTH YARMOUTH — The town may launch a search for a temporary planning consultant. The Board of Selectmen, which discussed the matter Aug. 16, will review an amended request for proposals submitted by Town Manager Rosemary Roy at one of its upcoming meetings. Meanwhile, the town is also looking to hire an architect to explore […]
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Cape Elizabeth Town Manager Michael McGovern to retire after 31 years
CAPE ELIZABETH — Town Manager Michael McGovern will be leaving the job he has held since 1985 at the end of the year. McGovern on Monday announced he will resign, effective Dec. 31. “It is a good time to leave and to feel good about where we are,” McGovern said. “It is also a good time […]
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New home for Portland synagogue
Rabbis Carolyn Braun, right, of Temple Beth El, and Gary Berenson of Etz Chaim Synagogue carry torahs Sunday from Portland’s Shaarey Tphiloh synagogue on Noyes Street to the congregation’s new home at Temple Beth El on Deering Avenue. The Noyes Street synagogue, which was deconsecrated and will become the home of Portland Community Squash, is […]
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Man arrested, faces murder charge in Falmouth stabbing
FALMOUTH — Maine State Police on Friday arrested a transient in connection with the Aug. 15 stabbing that left a man dead. Kenneth Briggs, 27, formerly from Portland, was charged with murder in connection with the death of 67-year-old Roger Nelsen, who was found Monday in the Wal-Mart parking lot on U.S. Route 1. Nelsen died […]
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Scarborough residents will seek tax abatements after court ruling
SCARBOROUGH — Settling a dispute that dates back to 2012, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Aug. 16 that the town’s decision to give tax breaks to beachfront property owners who own adjacent lots of lesser value is unlawful. In a 29-page decision, the state’s highest court found that former assessor Paul Lesperance was correct when […]
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Scarborough hopes to reboot Haigis Parkway development
SCARBOROUGH — The town plans to re-brand Haigis Parkway, and may rename it, in an effort to attract a more diverse business and housing population. In a workshop Wednesday night, the Town Council, along with Karen Martin, president and executive director of the Scarborough Economic Development Corp., discussed new ways to increase and encourage development in what […]
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Bowwow vows: Cape Elizabeth library program leads to pooch ‘wedding’
CAPE ELIZABETH — For Maddie and Winston it was “love at first bark.” At least that’s what 10-year-old Andy Brooking said of the two dogs who are getting “married” this weekend at Thomas Memorial Library. The mock ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 on the front lawn of the library at 6 Scott […]
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Scarborough joins pilot program for substance-addicted parents
SCARBOROUGH — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services will streamline substance abuse services and parenting education in a pilot program offered in Scarborough and a handful of other places around the state. The Maine Enhanced Parenting Project was introduced in April and is designed to offer support in one location to all members […]
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South Portland meeting on new manager draws small crowd
SOUTH PORTLAND — Only a handful of people attended the first public input session Wednesday night on the role and characteristics residents desire in the next city manager. Interim Manager Don Gerrish led the Aug. 17 meeting, which was attended by eight residents, including two city councilors and a Planning Board member. Gerrish has served as […]