Biddeford hockey fan Kathy Hooper isn’t expecting any surprises when Portland’s new ECHL franchise announces its name Friday afternoon. “We already know what the name is going to be,” said Hooper, 58, who started attending pro hockey games in Portland 40 years ago. “When you’ve only trademarked one name, that tells the fans you’re already […]
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Kitchen fire damages Portland fire station while crews are out
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that caused damage at a Portland fire station. Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 6 p.m. Sunday, and that firefighters had to return when a couple of hot spots flared up Monday morning. Firefighters were responding to a separate call when smoke […]
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Portland brewer names beer 'Herbie' for 217-year-old American Elm
In this Dec. 14, 2009 file photo, Frank Knight, 101, of Yarmouth, Maine, stands in front of an elm tree known as “Herbie” in Yarmouth. Knight took care of the tree for about 50 years while working as the Yarmouth tree warden. The 217-year-old tree was cut down in January 2010. YARMOUTH (AP) — A […]
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Portland bans public display of 'wild and exotic' animals
PORTLAND (AP) — The display of wild and exotic animals will soon no longer be allowed in Portland after a unanimous city council vote. On Monday, the Portland City Council voted to ban the use of big cats, elephants and other circus animals because of handling practices. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2fvaHJp ) a […]
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Dark clouds moving on
Brian Ellis meditates under clearing skies on a log near an exercise structure at Back Cove on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Portland. A rain storm that left behind large puddles has moved on, allowing for drier weather for the remainder of the week.
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Paul LePage spokeswoman questions sick leave, rent control proposals
PORTLAND (AP) — A spokeswoman for Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Portland proposals to control rent and require paid sick leave could have unintended negative consequences for the state. LePage spokeswoman Julie Rabinowitz appeared on WGAN-AM radio on Thursday to discuss issues facing Maine. She was named LePage’s press secretary on Aug. 29. Rabinowitz […]
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Virginia man held on $100K bail after Portland car wash shooting
PORTLAND (AP) — A man who faces an attempted murder charge following a shooting at a car wash in Maine is being held on $100,000 bail. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/2eIBpB9 ) reported that Abdul Rahman Timbo of Virginia made his initial appearance in court on Tuesday, two days after the shooting. Police say a […]
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Labor councils hosting events in four cities
LEWISTON — Maine’s labor councils will host Labor Day weekend events in Portland, Lewiston, Waterville and Brewer to honor working people. Workers, families, friends and community members are invited to celebrate working people and their accomplishments. The keynote speaker at each event will be Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, the […]
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2-year-old injured in two-story fall from window in Portland apartment
PORTLAND (AP) — Police in the Maine city of Portland say a 2-year-old child was injured after falling from a second-story window. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2g0ZF1W ) a 2-year-old fell two stories out of an apartment window Monday. According to Portland Police Department spokesman Lt. Robert Martin, the child suffered injuries that were […]
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More than 1,000 people rally against racism in Portland
PORTLAND (AP) — A day after thousands of counterprotesters chanted ant-Nazi slogans and upstaged a “free speech rally” in Boston, demonstrators have gathered in Portland, Maine, to oppose white supremacy. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/2fXrYyg ) reported about 1,200 people took part in the Maine People’s Alliance event on Sunday. Rabbi Erica Asch of Temple […]