Police say Tim Toun, 30, was arrested and is being investigated in connection with more than a dozen recent burglaries at businesses in the city.
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Portland denies developer’s claims in lawsuit over failed Midtown project
City officials dispute allegations in a lawsuit brought by Federated Cos. over the $85 million project that it wanted to build in Bayside.
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String of business break-ins goes on, but Portland police say some still aren’t locking up
Two more burglaries, reported early Tuesday, prompt police to step up patrols of businesses. One of the 14 victims says, ‘It’s not your typical smash and grab.’
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Multi-town recycling project results in ‘clear improvement’
Falmouth, South Portland, Scarborough and Windham used summer interns to educate residents about how to reduce recycling contamination.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
French Jewish spy at 99: ‘I’m still fighting the same battles every day’
Marthe Cohn is coming to Portland to tell how she infiltrated World War II Germany for the Free French Forces.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland police investigate series of downtown burglaries
PORTLAND — Police are encouraging business owners and residents to lock their properties in the wake of a rash of downtown burglaries. Since July 28, a dozen businesses have been broken into. In some cases, police said, entry was gained through open doors or windows. The individual or individuals involved are targeting cash registers or […]
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Portland School Board hires 1 firm to design 3 elementary schools
Superintendent of schools also addresses enrollment shift from Deering High to Portland High.
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Maine Voices: Secession isn’t the solution to Great Diamond Island’s issues with Portland
It’s hard to see how separating from the city would improve service delivery or give more people a say in island policies.
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Burglaries at Portland businesses seem similar, but may not be related, police say
Investigators say it is too early to determine if the 12 break-ins were committed by the same person or people.
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Portland doesn’t disappoint cruise ship visitors
Sightseeing, dining, tours and lighthouses top the list of attractions for tourists with 10 hours to spend in the city.