Shane Hall and Khang Tran have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the stabbing near Kennedy Park in 2008.
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 13-20
Wed. 12/13 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City Hall Wed. 12/13 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 12/13 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 12/14 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Thu. 12/14 12:30 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 12/18 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Wed. 12/20 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom […]
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Portland City Council sets housing, diversity and climate as top goals for next year
The new City Council met for the second time on Monday to set goals for the upcoming year.
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Judge finds former Cumberland corrections officer not guilty of assaulting inmate in 2020
Vinal Thompson was indicted in 2021 for allegedly assaulting John Katula, an inmate at the Cumberland County Jail. The judge said Thompson acted in self-defense.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Police Dept.’s Giving Tree accepting donations through Dec. 29
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree is accepting donations through Dec. 29. This year’s beneficiary is Maine Needs, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those who need them. Donations of new or gently used items, including winter clothing, snow boots, waterproof coats and gloves, tents, […]
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‘Our lives have never been the same’: Man will serve 12 years for fatal Portland shooting
Zachary Phach, 34, will serve 12 years of a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to the felony murder of Matthew Blanchard in 2012.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Dec. 13
Giving back Hires, promotions, appointments Several Portland Water District members have assumed leadership positions at various organizations. Dustin Price, chief wastewater treatment plant operator for PWD, was appointed to the Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee Board of Directors by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Scott Firmin, director of wastewater services, has been elected to […]
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Former co-defendant in Woodford Street murder testifies against alleged gunman
The state’s murder case against Damion Butterfield, 24, rests largely on the testimony of a man who police say witnessed the shooting and helped hide the gun.
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Buxton man accused of home invasion leads police on chase through Portland
Mohamud Abdullahi, who is accused of armed robbery, was arrested Thursday afternoon after South Portland police chased him through Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Portland menorah lighting has special meaning for Jewish community this year
With the Israel-Hamas war ongoing, the start of Hanukkah came with worry and anxiety, but also a strengthened desire to come together.