Police say alcohol is most likely a factor in the middle-aged white transient’s accident.
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Cumberland County Jail inmate back in custody
Mohamed Abukar had failed to return from a work-release program Saturday night, the sheriff’s office says.
Creating unusual irises adds a beautiful facet to jeweler’s life
In his Gorham garden, Dean Cole crossbreeds unusual varieties by hand and brings rare ones to market.
Dine Out Maine: At Red Sea, comfortable chatter, excellent Ethiopian food go together
And the spongy injera bread complements them both.
Port City Post: Examining dreams while wide awake
My reoccurring dreams serve as a reminder that it is not possible to control everything in my life.
Our View: Portland should not rush school overhaul vote
There is still political work left to be done before a bond should be sent to the city’s voters.
Maine Voices: It’s time for Portland to assume a leadership role on solar energy
Our officials should forge ahead on a solar plan, starting with the Ocean Avenue landfill project.
Four Casco Bay islands affected by water main break early Thursday
A water district official says the rupture between Great Diamond and Little Diamond islands has been fixed and service restored as of 7 p.m.
Maine Voices: Divorced parents need to keep cool as summer supervision issues heat up
It takes cooperation and flexibility to make the transition from school year to summer arrangements.
Collins and King announce Homeland Security awards to Maine
The state receives $3.7 million, while Portland gets $970,000 to beef up port security.