PORTLAND — School Board member Jenna Vendil was arrested for allegedly operating under the influence June 27 in Scarborough. Vendil, 30, of 38 Vesper St., is the District 1 representative. She was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. on the Interstate 295 connector. Detective Sgt. Rick Rouse of the Scarborough Police Department said Vendil was pulled over […]
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In Portland, panhandlers cause friction amid growth of tourism, homelessness
With the U.S. Supreme Court declaring last week that bans on panhandling are unconstitutional, what’s seen as growing visibility of panhandlers in Portland has some in the city’s thriving tourism industry concerned the practice may make the city less attractive to visitors. Visitors interviewed on Congress Street, however, said they largely ignore panhandlers. And people […]
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Theresa S. Martelle
WEST PERU — Graveside services for Theresa S. Martelle of Portland were conducted Thursday, July 2, by the Rev. Dan Pearson. Words of remembrance were given by several family members. Interment was in the Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru. Arrangements were under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box […]
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Paul LePage, Chris Christie endorse each other
PORTLAND — On a wet patio above a bustling diner, Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday morning became the first Republican governor in the nation to endorse a presidential candidate for 2016: Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey. LePage described Christie as a mentor and a friend and thanked him for his support during a […]
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Portland fund to help asylum seekers for 1 year
PORTLAND — Operating details are unclear, but a new city fund will assist immigrant asylum seekers with basic housing, food and medical costs. The $2.63 million Community Support Fund was created June 24 when the City Council approved a $225 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2016. It will prevent an estimated 500 families with […]
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Portland budget means 3.1% increase in property tax
PORTLAND — A protracted budget process was climaxed by a marathon meeting, but city spending for fiscal year 2016 was set June 24. The 5-4 City Council vote appropriating $225 million in municipal spending means city property owners will see an overall 3.1 percent property tax increase, from $20 per $1,000 of assessed value to […]
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‘Escape room’ games arrive in Portland, South Portland
PORTLAND — After the doors lock, you have 60 minutes to find your way out. And the people with the keys are betting against you. This isn’t some diabolical dungeon with fiendish creators. It’s the latest, trendy entertainment venture to come to Maine, and it’s happening in Portland and South Portland. At The Escape Room […]
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Macie Joe Morin
2015 – 2015 PORTLAND — Macie Joe Morin, 5 days old, was guided to Heaven in the arms of an angel early Friday morning, June 26, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following complications due to a premature birth. She was born Sunday, June 21, in Lewiston, the daughter of Bradley J. Morin and Katherine […]
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Edward E. Newcomb
1941 – 2015 AUBURN — Edward E. Newcomb, 73, resident of Auburn, fought a courageous battle with cancer (mesothelioma) that carried him to the skies above on Monday, June 22, at 6:45 a.m. at the Hospice House in Auburn. Edward, known as “Ed” or “Papa,” was born in Portland and enlisted in the Navy at […]
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Fight against racism on center stage at Merrill Auditorium
PORTLAND — The Rev. Kenneth Lewis’ sister congregation in South Carolina was struck by a racist killing of nine people last week. On Sunday, his Portland church kept its doors open. And on Monday he called on an audience of hundreds at Merrill Auditorium not to be distracted by other social issues in addressing the […]