The planned hotel and brew hall are among the components that have been delayed. The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones. Mary Vertz and her group Casco Bay Cleanup Project receive ecomaine's eco-Excellence award for their successful efforts. Blanche Kelley of Westbrook was a chauffeur stationed at the Pentagon who went on to become the nation's top female Army recruiter. Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools. The council will vote on funding for improvements in April. The group wants new shelters capped at 50 beds and is working to put a question before voters in November. Search for jobs related to Forecaster police beat or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 20m+ jobs. A North Yarmouth man takes home the prize for the biggest togue at last weekend's Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby. 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A planned expansion would include two additional squash courts, a cafe, community kitchen and space to hold meetings, lectures, potlucks or open mike nights. North Yarmouth Historical Society's Old Town House is relocated to a new foundation on Walnut Hill Road. Work is expected to begin this year to expand the lounge outside with room enough for 108 more customers. "Prices are up 100% in some cases, which is unheard of," says the co-owner of a Freeport shop that buys and sells comic books. The department, limited on space, is seeking an outside assessment of its facility needs to determine its next steps. Hockey players turn out to see how they match up in the Armstrong Skills Competition, an event to raise money for small business pandemic relief spearheaded by Maine Mariners coach Riley Armstrong. Performers and audience members share their love for blues music and cigar box guitars in Westbrook last weekend. Assaults in other areas of the city remain under investigation. Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor. The proposal to add 13 acres to the 334-acre preserve will go to voters at Town Meeting on April 30. The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Singer and actress Laura Darrell, who performed at this year's "Magic of Christmas," is finding it nice to be back home in Maine. The municipal budget plan includes the addition of two full-time paramedics. Fiona Meyer will compete in the North American Irish Dance Championships in 2023. The online exhibit, stemming from a "secret" message passed to one one artist and then spread worldwide through art, will go live April 10 and feature the work of a dozen Maine artists. Percival Baxter to forever be a place for recreation and education programs and a sanctuary for birds. The property between Stevens and Forest avenues was deeded to the city by Gov. Maine author/illustrators Ryan T. Higgins and Chris Van Dusen will appear in a Draw Off July 17 at Congress Square Park. The annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation had to go virtual due to the pandemic last year, but this time around there will be one component, a 5K road race, that participants may do in person if they wish on July 18. The Tidewater Village project would include commercial space and be built across from Rivalries restaurant on Hat Trick Drive. An Opa-locka Police sergeant who is also the town mayor's brother was arrested on multiple charges after authorities said he spent years beating his wife and kids. Former budget committee member Darla Hamlin won the second open seat over Peter Godsoe. Tom Roth's "A Sporting Year in Maine" is a month-by-month journey in the year of a Maine outdoorsman, who counts Sebago Lake as one of his favorite fishing spots. TikTok/Twitter. David C.L. A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use. The department issued eight traffic citations, four criminal citations, 16 parking citations and one animal citation. After six years operating out of its founder's home, the organization is looking for a new site and a new executive director. The middle school students are on North Yarmouth Academy's Civil Rights Team and wrote 'Alex' as a teaching tool to encourage acceptance. The trial for one of five officers accused of beating a tourist inside a Miami Beach hotel in a 2021 incident that was caught on camera has started. The Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board has approved a rearrangement of modular classrooms at Mabel I. Wilson school and the addition of more of the units at the middle school. The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but "always remembered how to play chess.". The team's revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community. A recount in the Brandon Mazer-Roberto Rodriguez race has been scheduled for Tuesday. The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday. Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down. Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry. 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. Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state. The moratorium prevents the approval of any new homeless shelters in Bayside for up to 180 days, but won't impact those already operating. The new owner of the former Rite Aid/Walgreens building at Forest and Ocean avenues intends to subdivide the building. Ethereum, initially described in a white paper by cryptocurrency researcher and programmer Vitalik Buterin in 2013, is an open-source, public, blockchain-based distributed computing platform featuring smart contract (scripting) functionality. With the goals of teaching the importance of skilled trades and giving students a stake in the project, Hebert Construction hires teenagers for the renovation of the Travis Roy Ice Arena. The Woodlands Homeowners Association will file a lawsuit to stop the town from beginning the sewer improvement project next month, its attorney says. Kristin Thoren has the detail MEMPHIS, Tenn. Police Chief Frank Clark asks those "hiding in the shadows to cease the random, cowardly and unwarranted violence against our police officers.". The property tax rate would increase 30 cents, adding $150 to the bill for the owner of a $500,000 home. 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. 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. A fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House and Salvation Army created by three girls from Falmouth and Yarmouth includes delivering season's greetings to local seniors. The goal of the tours is to connect the state's history with its culture today. Rep. Kyle Bailey wants to ask voters to weigh in on a bond question this November to build a $110 million convention center in the city 'to invest in our future.'. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Decision nears on relocating social services to Forest Ave. Council sends full Portland school budget to voters, Portland board to decide school start times next week, Rides of Silence to memorialize bicycle, pedestrian fatalities, Portland residents push back on school budget cuts, Congregation looks into selling historic Woodfords parish house, Maine Guide celebrates four seasons of sporting adventures, Portland High School senior honored as leader, role model, Advocates hit streets for smaller homeless shelters in Portland, Prospective developers outline visions for Portland homeless services center, Work begins on Racial Equity Steering Committee recommendations, Proposed Portland city budget aimed at restoring pandemic cuts, Partners for World Health turns to art to raise shipping funds, Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion, History-rich Baxter Woods celebrates 75 years as Portland park, Citizen scientists needed to find some big aquatic bugs, Upcoming book views Maines immigrants with different lens, New stations offer 24/7 look at health of western, eastern regions of Casco Bay, Life-changing autism center for adults closes in on funding goal, Maine artists take part in global exhibit based on childrens game, Legislature backs Bridgton mans tribute to Maine as states official Song of the 21st Century, Portland names hero, police officer and civilian of the year for 2020, New deputy secretary of state puts focus on equity, inclusion, Maine Medical Center nurses begin vote next week on union, Gorham legislator revives call for convention center in Portland, Half of proposed Portland school budget increase aimed at addressing inequity, Proposal reworks Portlands eastern waterfront into a public gift, Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021, At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says, USM nursing students on front lines of vaccine administration, Youth Coalition ready to take on racial equity 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eco-Excellence Award, Free ice fishing open house in Naples Feb. 25, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 25-26, Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series. Mireille Tona is Boys & Girls Clubs Portland Clubhouse's Youth of the Year. A branding campaign will culminate in a marketing plan and streamlining the town's website. Sgt. Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell's Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone. Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again. Camp Laughing Grass provides a cannabis friendly summer destination for patrons 21 and over. 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. The bridge and road work around Exit 9 and Route 1 are expected to have major traffic impacts and drivers are encouraged to detour around the area in April. The Falmouth Planning Board approved site plans for The Shops at Falmouth Center. Shop Chewy Pharmacy for the best pet prescription medications online! Running out of space, the Portland cemetery looks to a parcel that includes the site of the historic Stevens Tavern. The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year. : Westbrook art installation hopes to evoke them, Small park causes big disagreement in Portland, I-295 closure in Portland rescheduled for April, Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic, New owner of Gather in Yarmouth plans to keep cozy neighborhood vibe, Councilor wants city to regularly recognize indigenous people who lived in Westbrook, Westbrook-Windham rail trail moves forward, Tradition or relic? 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. Greater Portland Metro, South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit will cut fares from March 1 through Sept. 30 in hopes of getting ridership back to pre-pandemic levels. Stinecipher was arrested by Longview police at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 2800 block of Bill Owens Parkway. Some say video of alleged Philadelphia police beating does not support police officers' account of what happened.Watch more ABC News coverage:www.abcnews.co. The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park. If approved, the new plan would allow riders on the OceanView and Town Market loops to schedule rides, and Metro would add stops at Maine Medical Center and Thompson's Point in Portland. It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. 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. A forestry management plan to remove dead and dying trees has made the popular Falmouth preserve safer for all, the town says. The Meads of Westbrook host the computerized light and music show each evening during the season to benefit the American Refuge League of Greater Portland. Train horns will no longer disturb neighbors, who have sought the "quiet zone" designation for nearly two decades. Fewer condominium units were sold, but those that did went fast and for higher prices. According to a Friday release from the department, officers responded to a call regarding a theft on North Sprigg around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Five candidates are running in the June election for two three-year seats and two seek a one-year seat amid tension in town over development. The City Council approved an agreement with LiveBarn to provide the service for next season. After an influx of rats, neighbors are looking for the city's help in eradicating rats from their neighborhood. Wilcox observed signs of impairment and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 9:30 a.m. and fireworks at night. As an Afterschool Alliance ambassador, Barrett Takesian will study ways to increase access to programs throughout the state. The annual review is "independent" of three recent gun incidents in SAD 51, the superintendent says. The Yarmouth Farmer's Market set up for the last time this year on Oct. 28. Nichols' death on Jan. 10 prompted murder charges Thursday against the five Memphis officers who brutally beat him. From CNN's Amanda Watts. Letter: Forecaster guilty of practicing cancel culture Most read stories . Police bodycam footage shows five Memphis officers attacking and beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop on January 7. Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros. The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston. The town plans for the sale of the West Main Street School building to come with preservation guarantees. A group of Falmouth High School freshmen and sophomores has initiated an independent study project to build a pump track in town this summer or fall. SAND The statement will be a foundation for the town's new 10-year comprehensive plan. Six other states have implemented the devices that allow for the anonymous surrender of a newborn. The money had been misallocated to the general fund as surplus, but the hall is now back in the black. forecaster police beat old restaurants in lawrence, ma McCoy was arrested and charged with Operating Under the . The Yarmouth Historic Preservation Committee will advise residents who want to renovate their houses with the goal of keeping intact the town's history and character. Sunflower Farm in Cumberland is on the tour, with goat yoga, goat visits, live music and a farmers market. A fourth grader at Greely Middle School in Cumberland was the driving force behind a read-a-thon that raised $45,000 for relief efforts, and a Yarmouth High School club raises thousands more than their original goal. The "KFC Double Down" is coming back for a limited time, as of March 6. Annual mental "checkups" are in place in Cumberland and the Yarmouth police chief says he hopes to implement a similar program. A Woodfords Congregational Church task force recommends selling part of the building to Community Housing of Maine for senior housing. Windham High School's choir director: "How do you teach choir when you cant sing?". The Forecaster Gnomes galore at South Portland-Cape Elizabeth upcoming SpringFest The lead-up to. The Catholic program, Walking with Moms in Need, offers emotional support and information on adoption, career counseling and community resources. Clark Baston donated his late father's collection of documents to the town. Twelve childhood friends meet monthly to socialize and play a fun little dice game. The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result. Recent test results show oxygen levels below the level needed to support a fish population. Follow a map in Yarmouth or drive through a lit up landscape at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. 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. The Stream Explorer Program will be chronicling aquatic insects in streams around Sebago Lake and southern Maine May through October. Pooled testing has also eased the toll on schools, superintendents say. Brea Lu raises more than $4,000 for employees of The Sinful Kitchen in Portland who lost wages because of a December fire. The school district, which has doubled the number of educators of color since 2016, is coming up with a plan based on findings of an Educators of Color study conducted with Bowdoin College. The post has been vacant since Rosemary Roy stepped down in July. The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist's medical issue. Forecaster police beat. Falmouth, Yarmouth and SAD 51 have been grappling with a shortage of substitutes and volunteers as the omicron variant sends staff home. Bakes for Breast Cancer, which raises money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute research, expands to Maine for the first time next week. Greg and Pam Vatulas of Falmouth went out for a cup of coffee at the right time. Updated: 6:52 PM PST January 27, 2023 WASHINGTON Authorities have publicly released video showing five Memphis police officers fatally beating a Black man; the beating prompted murder. Jim Rodimon of North Yarmouth hands out the overdose reversal drug and other supplies on the streets of Portland. Two adults among 20,000 vaccine recipients in Pfizer's Phase 3 . The community needs to stand with survivors," says Finding Our Voices volunteer. 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. If the town loses the case, it will pursue eminent domain to carry out the project, the Town Council chairperson says. On March 7, the Portland City Council will decide whether to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park, correcting what the Noyes family, the Parks Department and independent groups believe is an historical error. The First Parish Church is looking for a new minister for the first time in more than a decade. 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. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer 1:15 The Memphis Police Department said it permanently deactivated a specialized unit and protests were planned in major cities across the country a day after the city released over an hour of. Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson's Point. To give restaurants more time to apply for permanent setups, the Town Council once again extends until Dec. 12 an emergency provision that had been set to expire this week. USA Distributor of MCM Equipment forecaster police beat Rondrick Marqualin Grant, 26, of Kilgore, was held Monday on bonds totaling $12,000 on charges of possession of between 4 and 400 grams of a controlled substance and criminal mischief between $750 . The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community. Greater Portland Family Promise has been working with area congregations to shelter asylum-seeking families for two weeks at a time. The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn "is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate," according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.