A love of food and family have been the constants throughout a multifaceted career as a Portland police officer, Cumberland County sheriff, attorney and state lawmaker.
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People and Business: Sept. 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Sebago Technics appointed Jacob Bartlett as the regional manager of its Sanford/York County Office. He joined the firm as a professional land surveyor through the acquisition by Corner Post Land Surveying last year. People Plus elected three members to its board of trustees: Terri Burgess of Brunswick, a registered nurse doing freelance […]
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Portland council considers scaled-back proposal to add beds at homeless shelter
After a protest, 90 minutes of public comment and discussion by councilors, the city manager reduces her plan from 150 to 50 temporary beds at the service center in Riverton.
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Yarmouth Town Council votes to support ‘trail until rail’
The council unanimously agrees to recommend that the Legislature approve the use of an old rail line between Portland and Auburn for recreation.
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Man died by suicide after attempted burglary in Portland
Police said the man died from self-inflicted stab wounds early Tuesday morning.
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Big leagues at Bayside
Bayside Bowl in Portland is hosting national PBA league championships this week.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Justin Costa, who is running for mayor of Portland, has always wanted to be a politician in Maine
The Oakdale resident and former school board and City Council member once worked for the Maine Democratic Party and has run for a number of public offices.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Sept. 27-Oct. 4
Wed. 9/27 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 9/27 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Island Community Center Mon. 10/2 5 p.m. State of City Address Zoom, City Hall Mon. 10/2 5:30 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 10/3 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Wed. 10/ 4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
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City Council recommends changes to Portland’s Civilian Police Review Board
The new board could begin reviewing police internal affairs investigations as soon as February if the ordinance governing it is approved in November.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.