Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. The operator, GAIGE PLENINGER, 24, was found to be operating after suspension. Hashi H. Ali, 31, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Justin Macaluso on a charge of public drinking. Parents will be surveyed on the prospective change to a later start time for middle and high school students and an earlier start time for elementary students. Public Info Log Apr7 to Apr14. You will receive an email to complete the registration. 7/22 at noon. Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. The center, which would be open seven days a week and provide meals and a respite from the weather, would be paid for in part by federal coronavirus relief funding. Man arrested after shipping millions worth of fentanyl to Auburn restaurant, police say. 7/22 at 6 p.m. Nathaniel Fitzpatrick, 22, address unlisted, was arrested on Oxford Street by Officer Matthew Eide on a charge of criminal trespass. On June 27, 2021, Tr. @PolicePortland. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"6jM7TLr2F8_am.sdnuGHB4MLU_g87NEfw4qLYCgxcQA-1800-0"}; Portland, ME 45 Portland, ME . In addition to training New Mainers for textile jobs, Common Threads is branching out with a new store, consignment shop and classes for the general public. 8/8 at 4:40 p.m. Kenneth Michael Chase, 50, address unlisted, was arrested by Officer Stacey Booker on Forest Avenue on charges of terrorizing and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 8/11 at 1:54 a.m. Steven Delange, 30, of Scarborough, was arrested by Officer Zachary Theriault on Commercial Street on a charge of alteration after inspection. A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine. 7/17 at 3:59 a.m.Debrah M.Eastman, 33, of Portland, was arrested on Bishop Street by Officer Zachery Grass on a charge ofdomestic violence assault. Already registered? 3/15/2023. To host a limited number of shows, organizers must first receive Westbrook Planning Board approval of a noise plan, ensure they have enough employees and find available performing artists. 7/21 at 10:38 p.m.Mariam R. Bisset, 21, no address listed, was arrested on Washington Avenue by Officer Michael Archibald on charges of assault andviolating conditions of release. The State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and home invasion. 7/18 at 10:15 a.m.Connor Smith-Gagnon, 19, no address listed, was arrested on Bramhall Street by Officer Thien Duong onoutstanding warrants from another agency. 8/7 at 9:23 a.m. Jason D. Lindsay, 38, address unlisted, was arrested by Officer James Keddy on Portland Street on a charge of public drinking. A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust's Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. 7/20 at 9:55 a.m.Ronald E. Williams, 45, of Portland was arrested on Marginal Way by Officer Daniel Knight on a charge oftheft by unauthorized taking. 8/6 at 10:13 p.m. Kelly L. Palmer, 28, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Jonathan Whiteman on Oxford Street on two outstanding warrants and a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. The 266-unit, 18 story, 180,000-square-foot building will go up on the site of a small plaza behind the U.S. Post Office at the corner of Federal and Temple streets. [CDATA[ Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state. 7/21 at 8:10 a.m.George C.Cyr, 45, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer James Keddy on anoutstanding warrant from another agency. Portland city councilors agree to have a developer continue its work in spite of calls for it to wait until November when a measure to mandate smaller shelters could be on the ballot. This year's concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer and the audience. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. 8/6 at 12:05 a.m. Peter D. McGowan, 58, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Zachary Theriault on State Street on a charge of public drinking. Bakes for Breast Cancer, which raises money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute research, expands to Maine for the first time next week. Already have a commenting profile? Mireille Tona is Boys & Girls Clubs Portland Clubhouse's Youth of the Year. The moratorium prevents the approval of any new homeless shelters in Bayside for up to 180 days, but won't impact those already operating. Before the homeless crisis can be solved, the extent of the problem has to be defined, especially in areas like the Lakes Region that lack resources. Two teams of 15 Waynflete students will compete next month in the Maine State Science Olympiad, which Waynflete has won seven times out of the past eight competitions. 7/17 at 1:59 p.m.Rikki Wellines, 37, of Westbrook, was arrested on Vannah Street by Officer Morgan MacLean on a charge of domestic violence assault. Existing Giroux Energy service plans will be honored thorough the end of their contracts and staff will stay on as the companies transition through the merger. Six other states have implemented the devices that allow for the anonymous surrender of a newborn. 7/19 at 9:50 a.m.James McNeil, 37, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Daniel Knight on a charge of public drinking. 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This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 9:30 a.m. and fireworks at night. After an influx of rats, neighbors are looking for the city's help in eradicating rats from their neighborhood. The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday. Clinton Maine Police Department. The group was returning from Washington, D.C., with Honor Flight Maine . "It has been great to see how much this library means to people," a library official says. Don't have a commenting profile? 8/11 at 4:03 a.m. Alfred Charles, 17, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Kevin Nielsen on Forest Avenue on a charge of operating without a license. Posted in Portland Police: South . John Terhune, Portland Press Herald, Maine. The Wabanakis revere the brown ash tree, which is a target of the destructive emerald ash borer, and use the trees in their traditional basket making. The Korn Ferry Tour, playing this week in Falmouth, will donate $500,000 to the hospital over the next five years. 7/19 at 9:50 a.m.Jeffrey Trenholm, 54, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Daniel Knight on a charge of public drinking. SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport. Tip Submission. 7/21 at 6:58 p.m.Arnold Craney, 48, of Portland, was arrested on Commercial Street by Officer Michael Bennis on a charge ofviolating conditions of release. 7/22 at 12:37 p.m.William S.Conley, 57, of Portland, was arrested on Commercial Street by Officer Morgan MacLean on a charge of disorderly conduct. They're playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days. 8/11 at 3:04 a.m. Brice Thierry Ishahayo, 33, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Kevin Murphy on Park Avenue on charges of criminal trespass and violation of conditional release. Police Chief Frank Clark asks those "hiding in the shadows to cease the random, cowardly and unwarranted violence against our police officers.". Maine author/illustrators Ryan T. Higgins and Chris Van Dusen will appear in a Draw Off July 17 at Congress Square Park. 7/21 at 9:02 p.m.Christopher E.Salisbury, 42, no address listed, was arrested on Preble Street by Officer Timothy Farrison anoutstanding warrant from another agency. 7/21 at 10:54 p.m.Sheryl J. Menard, 56, no address listed, was arrested on Park Avenue by Officer Henry Johnson on charges of assault andrefusing to submit to arrest or detention. 8/11 at 11:17 p.m. Allison Strout, 35, of address unlisted, was arrested by Officer Jacob Titcomb on Park Avenue on a charge of criminal trespass. Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. Heres why. City Manager Jon Jennings is under contract until July, but his tenure could be cut short as he is a finalist for a city manager position in Florida. The woman was walking by herself on Gray Street and talking to her . 7 in Newport. Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process whether by voting or by working the polls themselves. The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result. BOSTON Brandon Montour tied it with 1 minute left in regulation, and Carter Verhaeghe scored the winner at 8:35 of overtime to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 Game 7 victory on Sunday night . Brea Lu raises more than $4,000 for employees of The Sinful Kitchen in Portland who lost wages because of a December fire. Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County's federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority. 7/27 at 1 a.m. Olivia Leigh Tardiff, 22, of Portland, was arrested on Johansen by Officer Kyle McIlwaine on a charge of assault. Crime. 7/19 at 1:18 a.m.Mohamed A.Ashkir, 30, of Portland, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer Jeffrey Druan on a charge of indecent conduct. The Portland Police Department welcomed three new officers on Friday morning at a swearing-in ceremony. About Us; If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small . Jon Hinck and Victoria Pelletier also want to help tackle violent crime in the city. Portland was a refugee resettlement city; suddenly, 10,000 Sudanese and Somalis were living amongst Portland's 98 percent white population. Heres why. Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. POLICE BEAT Release of Steven Ricci. To listen to a feed using the online player, choose "Web Player" as the player selection and click the play icon for the appropriate feed. 8/11 at 7:10 p.m. William Conley, 59, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Kyle Forbes on Congress Street on a charge of public drinking. 8/9 at 11:18 a.m. Parker James Dodd, 28, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Mark Keller on Dartmouth Street on an outstanding warrant. Create one. 7/24 at 3 a.m. Michael Patrick Dever, 41, of Portland, was arrested on Lancaster Street by Officer Matthew Payoczkowski three outstanding warrants. Portland Police Beat: Aug. 14. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Friends of Phoever Maine's Truc Huynh, who died at age 40 June 18, say he was a selfless hard worker who was dedicated to helping others. Assaults in other areas of the city remain under investigation. 7/23 at 6 p.m. Jesse Sean Harvey, 27, of Portland, was arrested on Park Avenue by Officer David Lemieux on charges of operating under the influence and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. A decade after a residential/commercial plan upset neighbors, the new owner of the Williston-West Church is seeking permission to add six more residences and no commercial space. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Officer Les Smith was credited with saving the life of a Portland fire captain during a potentially deadly structure fire on Peaks Island. The 95 apartments in two buildings behind the old Mercy Hospital will go to those making less than the city's median income. Portland voters Tuesday will decide on nine members of the Portland Charter Commission and whether to approve the $125.2 million school budget for the next school year. Category: Police Beat. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. 7/26 at 9 p.m. Dustin Dibiase, 22, of Peaks Island, was arrested on Island Avenue by Officer Daniel Rose on a charge of violating conditions of release. If anyone has pertinent information, please call the State Police at 207-973-3700. 8/11 at 2:13 a.m. Corey Theriault, 33, address unlisted, was arrested by Officer Zachary Theriault on Commerical Street on two counts of assault. Police Beat. Adult Arrest Feb17 to Feb24, 3/15/2023. Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health. During the 1970s the water, located in Belgrade and Mount Vernon, held big fish. He was issued a summons. . High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth. The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis, With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portlands Bayside awaits transformation, Big storm to bring flood risk, gusty winds and high seas to Maine, Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly, Police chase across two counties ends with deadly crash in Gray. The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Ellis conducted an inspection. 7/24 at noon. The turnout in honor of the late TV icon and animal rights activist was beautiful, the league's director says. 7/27 at 1 a.m. Eric Anthony Downs, 47, of Fortuna, California, was arrested on Franklin Street by Officer Timothy Farris on a charge of operating under the influence. Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges. 7/:18 at 3:03 p.m.Alexander W.Burnham, 19, of Portland, was arrested on Cumberland Avenue by Officer Matthew Morrison on a charge of reckless conduct. Success. 7/23 at 9 a.m. Roy William Presby, 54, of Portland, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer James Keddy on a charge of public drinking. Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers. 2208 Tip Submission S taff Directory; Cumberland County Activity Logs. Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson's Point. 4 min read. Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis, With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portlands Bayside awaits transformation, Big storm to bring flood risk, gusty winds and high seas to Maine, Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly, Police chase across two counties ends with deadly crash in Gray. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers. Terry Swett wrote "My Sweet Maine" in celebration of the state's bicentennial, and a bill to make it "Maine's Song of the 21st Century" was adopted by the Maine House. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. 7/17 at 5:48 a.m.Thomas M. Tanner, 27, of Portland,was arrested on Pine Street by Officer Andrew Castonguay on a charge oftheft byunauthorized taking. 8/7 at 3:53 p.m. Dane F. Campbell, 31, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Benjamin Savage on Lancaster Street on an outstanding warrant. The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones. The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn't give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn't found for more than four months after they reported him missing. 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Portland officials say, So much life and happiness at Maine Eid celebration, Pandemic doesnt stop first album release for local musician, Consolidation approved for Portland health, human services offices, Portland author explores lore of Bigfoot in Maine, Waynflete team examines climate change through the arts, Operacin Museo nets top honor for Portland Spanish teacher. Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the 'shared governance' that exists now. 7/23 at 1 a.m. Jessica Balzano Woods, 37, of South Portland, was arrested on Vaughn Street by Officer Alexander Joyce on an outstanding warrant. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The project strives to make the small plaza a safer, more attractive place for people to spend time. The South Portland Police Department welcomes Chief Daniel J. Ahern. The continuous monitoring stations will compile data from Cundys Harbor in Harpswell and Portland Harbor. 41, was arrested when he arrived at a local Auburn restaurant asking for the shipment he was expecting to receive, said police. 42.72 KB. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The book puts a focus on the contributions New Mainers have made to the state. Performers and audience members share their love for blues music and cigar box guitars in Westbrook last weekend. A push to limit the size of homeless shelters in the city fails at the polls and voters elect District 1 and District 2 councilors. 7/27 at 1 p.m. Michael L. Pierce, 48, of Sanford, was arrested on Exchange Street by Officer Adam Pelletier on an outstanding warrant. Nearly 100 creches in a range of styles will be shown at St. Hyacinth's Church on Friday and Saturday and many will be available for purchase. Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals. A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. 7/18 at 1:48 p.m.Christopher Cotnoir, 40, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Daniel Knight on a charge of criminal trespass. Portland Police log. Jennifer Newendyke. 8/7 at 1:42 a.m. Heidi L. Powell, 44, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Christopher Crout on Fore Street on a charge of operating while under the influence. 169.52 KB. Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there. 8/6 at 8:50 a.m. Dan Uwimana, 21, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Anthony Stewart on Riverton Drive on an outstanding warrant.

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