News in Portland

Bill to legalize marijuana in Maine attracts Democrats, Republicans

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers from opposite ends of the political spectrum unveiled a bill Thursday that would give Mainers the chance to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Diane Russell, D-Portland, and co-sponsored by Rep. Aaron Libby, R-Waterboro, would mak...

Christopher Cousins, Bangor Daily News • News •

Friday, February 22, 2013 at 8:40 am

South Portland Boy Scout earns heroism award

SOUTH PORTLAND — Rescuing two children in a hotel pool in New Jersey last July still does not seem like that big a deal to Parker Montano. "It is kind of weird knowing that I did that and that everyone is making a big deal out of it," Montano, 15, said. "In my mind, it was just the r...

David Harry • News •

Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7:40 am

Alleged Portland bank robber caught within minutes

PORTLAND — A Portland man robbed a downtown bank Tuesday afternoon, police said, but was arrested minutes later. Joseph Blais, 49, allegedly entered the Key Bank in Monument Square around 2 p.m. and demanded money from a teller. No weapon was displayed, and Blais fled east...

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8:10 am

Forecaster Forum: 'We were very naive and ill-equipped to handle the situation'

We are grateful for this opportunity to address our community about the dangers of teenage drinking and the legal ramifications for adults when teenagers drink in the home. We are in complete alignment with the Cumberland County district attorney's office regarding the hazards of underage ...

Barry and Paula Spencer • Opinion •

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Parents seek 'silver lining' after trial on Falmouth party

FALMOUTH — The parents accused of allowing minors to possess or consume alcohol in a party at their home last year said they hope to resume normal lives after settling the charges against them. “We’ve been through a horror, a nightmare, since last June,” Paula ...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

King teacher nominated for statewide honor

PORTLAND — The nominees for 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year include a teacher from King Middle School. Karen MacDonald began working for Portland Public Schools in 1978 as an ed tech. She later moving to the gifted and talented programs at Longfellow Elementary School and Lincoln...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

Portland fuel company capitalizes on restaurant grease

PORTLAND — Call it McFuel. While activists, businesses and City Hall have recently clashed over the possibility of using tar-sands oil to heat buildings and power vehicles, a tiny Portland company is producing environment-friendly fuels from the grease found in fast-food hamburgers.

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

Partnership aims to bridge cultural health divide

PORTLAND — The University of New England is partnering with the Portland Community Health Cen...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

Attention turns to Portland's western waterfront

PORTLAND — "Huge." "Transformative." "A game-changer." Those are words officials used in reacting to the announcement last week that an Icelandic container shipping company, Eimskip,

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

New 'Survivor' season features Cumberland high school grad

CUMBERLAND — You may see someone familiar when you tune into "Survivor" this season. Michael Snow, who moved to Cumberland in the early 1970s with his family and graduated fr...

Alex Lear • News •

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:10 am