1930 – 2017 PORTLAND — Lisely Handanos died peacefully in Portland on Wednesday, Jan. 25. She was born Lisely Burri in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, on July 7, 1930. She immigrated to the United States with her Greek husband, Dr. Vassilios Handanos, in the late 1950s and settled in Rumford in 1966, where they became an […]
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Portland Bulldog makes the crowds cheer — though he can’t hear them
The 15-year-old freshman, who began donning a bulldog suit at last fall’s football games and now works the sidelines at basketball games, is deaf. But he said that doesn’t interfere with his performances, other than the occasional need for someone to direct him toward young children in need of a high-five. The costume’s heavy mask […]
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Driver may face charges after trying to beat train in Portland
Derso Mekonen, 56, whose address was not released, allegedly pulled around a row of stopped vehicles in an attempt to beat the train, Lt. Robert Martin said. Two children, ages 5 and 9, were in the 2008 Nissan Sentra with Mekonen. The children were unhurt, but Martin said Mekonen was taken to Maine Medical Center […]
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Judge agrees to settlement for Black Lives Matter protesters
PORTLAND — Seventeen participants in a Black Lives Matter protest that blocked traffic in Portland have admitted to disorderly conduct under an agreement that will absolve them of charges if they stay out of trouble. As part of the agreement, the protesters will attend a session to address their concerns next week with Portland Police […]
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Gov. Paul LePage suggests audit of how Portland aids immigrants
PORTLAND — Maine’s Republican governor said Thursday that the state’s largest city should face an audit over his accusation that it has used state money to assist immigrants who are living there while seeking asylum. Gov. Paul LePage’s comments during a morning appearance on WGAN-AM marked the second time this week he’s used a radio interview […]
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Portland business group wants to crack down on panhandling
PORTLAND — A trade group of local merchants in Maine’s largest city is starting a drive to crack down on panhandling, which it says hinders the ability to draw tourists. Portland Downtown is putting together a committee of merchants that will hold its first meeting this month. The Portland Press Herald reports the group is […]
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11 displaced in Portland fire
PORTLAND — There are nearly a dozen people that are left homeless after a fire broke out at a Cumberland Street apartment building. There were three apartments in the building and 11 people are displaced from this fire, according to Portland Fire Chief David Jackson. Currently there are no reports of injuries. Officials said the fire […]
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Roundup: Lewiston girls take out Cony
AUGUSTA — Hannah Chaput paced Lewiston with to a 63-32 victory over Cony at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday afternoon. Victoria Harris had 11 points as the Blue Devils improved to 3-2 on the season. Sidney Avery led the Rams (0-5) with 13 points. Boys’ basketball Hall-Dale 77, Mtn. Valley 67 AUGUSTA — Sophomore […]
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Vandals target halal market in Portland on Christmas Eve
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A national organization that advocates for Muslim civil rights is calling for state and federal investigations of vandalism that targeted a halal market in Portland, Maine. Police in Portland were looking on Tuesday for someone suspected of using a baseball bat to smash six windows at Ahram Halal Market in the […]
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Woman robbed of Christmas presents in Portland
PORTLAND — Portland police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Christmas Eve. The robbery took place at 460 Riverside St. Two black men with a handgun robbed a woman of her Christmas gifts and fled in a black Volkswagen Jetta toward Westbrook. Anyone with information on the robbery is encouraged to contact Portland police. […]