Allan Monga, who is from Zambia and who earned a place in the national Poetry Out Loud competition, was disqualified because of his immigration status.
portland maine
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
In region gripped by spate of armed robberies, tension escalates with four holdups in 25 hours
After the 15th such crime since March 20 – at an Amato’s on Wednesday night in Brunswick – police fear more confrontations between robbers and store employees could breed violence.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Unum investing $42 million to upgrade Portland campus
The company is creating a more flexible work environment and freeing up space to lease to other businesses.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball preview: 25 players to watch
Seniors dominate a list of the best talent in southern Maine.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball preview: 10 teams to watch
Thornton Academy is the consensus pick in Class A South, while Wells and Cape Elizabeth both can make a case in Class B.
Posted inFood
Chef to open pop-up barbecue restaurant in Woodfords Corner
While he waits for renovations at his planned East End spot, Jonny St. Laurent will make use of the former Abilene
Posted inFood
The Wrap: This weekend, Two Fat Cats celebrates grand opening of second location
The South Portland location offers seating and – more importantly – free cake for the special event.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Man charged with Gorham Domino’s robbery also held up cabdriver, police say
Nathan J. Allen, 36, of Portland faces 2 felony counts of robbery after he allegedly confessed to the crimes.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Nearly 40 years after infant’s death in Brunswick, prosecutors argue that his father murdered him
The cause of Nathan Hagar’s death was initially classified as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but Burton Hagar told more than a dozen people that he smothered his 4-month-old son.
Posted inBaseball, News, Schools and Education, Sports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine
Father says he felt assured his son could play varsity baseball at Deering High
In a court affidavit, Howard Yee also says the principal’s denial of eligibility came without notice. A request for a temporary restraining order goes before a judge Wednesday.