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Letter: Biden accuser’s character smeared, listen to her story
I believe Tara Reade. Regarding the opinions by Edgar Allen Beem (“Do we really have to believe all women? May 20) and letter writer Barbara Doughty, they repeat myths that we have heard for years on this topic. “Why did she wait so long?” Well, why did victims of priests wait so long to come […]
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Crockett in primary runoff for House 43 seat
Robert Mentzinger is challenging House 43 representative Edward Crockett, who is seeking his second term in Augusta.
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Summer meals sites announced for Portland
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will continue to serve breakfast and lunch to students this summer, but sites will be changing. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Deering High School, King Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School, Presumpscot Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School at Reiche Community School. They […]
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Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston
PORTLAND — After a two-month suspension due to coronavirus health concerns, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has resumed Amtrak Downeaster service this week. Service will still be limited to one round trip on weekdays between Brunswick and Boston. The train will leave Brunswick at 4:15 a.m., making stops in Freeport at 4:28 a.m, […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How an enslaved woman became a free Maine resident
Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Black people more likely than white people to face arrest, use of force by Portland police
Although black people make up about 7-8% of the city’s population, they have accounted for 17-23% of the arrests in the city in recent years, according to data released by the police department Friday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Driver from Biddeford rams police car, 3 other vehicles, Portland police say
The confrontation happened on Brighton Avenue after officers in an unmarked car tried to pull the woman over, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State
Police say they intercepted armed counterprotesters in Portland last week
The disclosure comes after a resident questions why officers were stationed on rooftops during last week’s protests and a police official says they were there to protect demonstrators.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Prosecutors consider case of police critic as Portland councilor asks for review
The District Attorney’s Office will decide whether the criminal mischief allegation against Christian MilNeil, a critic of police, goes forward.