News in Portland

Brian D. LaFrance, 38: Bravely battled leukemia

PORTLAND – Brian D. LaFrance, 38, died in Portland on May 6 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born Feb. 12, 1975, in Lewiston, the son of Robert N. LaFrance and Helene J. Bernier. In Lewiston, LaFrance was involved in the Boy Scouts, achieving Eagle Scout status, for wh...

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Dorothea Cecilia "Dottie" Walsh, 91

PORTLAND — Dorothea Cecilia “Dottie” Walsh, 91, of Portland, died at Maine Medical Center on May 5. She was born in Portland on Sept. 6, 1921, the daughter of Robert J. Walsh and Florence Nicholson Walsh. She resided in Portland her whole life, living in the Woodford...

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Portland Police Beat: May 15

Arrests 5/4 at midnight. Adam D. Barnes, 30, of Westbrook, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer Matthew Casagrande on a charge of assault. 5/4 at midnight. Haeder Hussain, 51, of Portland, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer Jeffrey V...

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

People and Business

New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Michael Wood joined R.M. Davis, a Portland-based wealth management firm, as vice president and portfolio manager. Falmouth resident Tom Nash, the director of Windham Raymond Adult Education, was elected as president of the board of directors ...

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Portland Meetings: May 15-21

Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Island Advisory Committee Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Wed. 5/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 5/15 5:30 p.m. Transportation, Sust...

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Portland motorcyclist dies in Ocean Ave. crash

PORTLAND — A motorcyclist killed in a crash early Sunday was identified Monday as Mario Saravia, 27, of Portland. City Hall spokeswoman Nicole Clegg said Saravia died after the motorcycle he was operating eastbound on Ocean Avenue failed to negotiate a curve and went off the roadway ...

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Portland offers discounted compost supplies

PORTLAND — The city is making it easier for residents to recycle organic waste, with the help of compost bins and other supplies being sold at discounts and delivered to residents' homes at their next trash collection. Besides the bins, the supplies include compost thermometers, comp...

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Portland elementary school gets new iPads, AppleTVs

PORTLAND — Longfellow Elementary School has received nearly $4,500 for new technology. The money, awarded by the Anne Foss Computer Curriculum Fund, will purchase six iPads and Apple TVs for the school, according to a Portland Public Schools press release. The technology will be used...

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Arts Calendar: May 15-28

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 5/15 Eva Murray, author of "Island Schoolhouse," 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, free. Thursday 5/16

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Community Calendar: May 15-28

Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 5/15 Veterans Affairs “VA2K” Walk, 11 a.m., 144 Fore St., Portland, 771-3520. Saturday 5/18 Plant and book sale ...

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm