News in Portland

Evelyn Elizabeth Hawkes, 95: A woman of faith

PORTLAND — Evelyn Elizabeth Hawkes, 95, of Portland, died Nov. 15 at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence with her family by her side. She was born March 3, 1917 in Freeport, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Chaisson) DeRoche. She attended local schools. Hawkes married Virgi...

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Portland police ID Marginal Way crash victims

PORTLAND — Police Monday released the names of 10 people, including five children, who were injured in a car accident on Marginal Way Sunday morning. Police said the accident occurred when a 2002 Ford Explorer crossed the street's center line about 11:10 a.m. near the intersection wi...

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Monday, November 19, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Maine state panel hears criticism of business regulations in Portland meeting

PORTLAND — Small-business owners and industry lobbyists told the state what's wrong with its regulation of business at a meeting Friday afternoon. The Maine Regulatory Fairness Board hosted the forum at the Portland Public Library on Congress Street. The board, which includes Se...

William Hall • News •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:50 am

Portland charter school on track to open in Sept. 2013

PORTLAND — After receiving full-approval from the Maine Charter School Commission on Friday,

Amber Cronin • News •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:30 am

Out & About: Outstanding out-of-the-box musicals

A pair of out-of-the-box musicals are the top choices this week in the performing arts. At Portland’s Good Theater, “Striking 12” is a clever and tuneful re-imagining of a classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. “Striking 12” is more than totally out-of-the-b...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:20 am

Portland Police Beat: Nov. 20

Arrests 11/10 at 1 a.m. Felipe R. Roblero, 28, of Portland, was arrested on Park Avenue by Officer Paul King on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/10 at 8 p.m. Jose Guerra, 53, of Portland, was arrested on Cumberland Avenue by Officer J...

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Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

Maine panel hears truth about taking of Indian children

PORTLAND — For decades, Native American children in Maine were taken from their homes and forced to attend residential schools or live with white foster families. Last Thursday, with tears, a few angry remarks, and a traditional folk song, some of those children came together at...

William Hall • News •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

Outdoor classroom finally a reality at Portland school

PORTLAND — Thanks to community support, students at Presumpscot Elementary School now have access to the city's largest outdoor classroom. Planning for the outdoor learning space at the Presumpscot Street school began three years ago, when students in Brandi Surace's third-grade...

Amber Cronin • News •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:20 am

Portland designers put more than thread into holiday stage costumes

PORTLAND — Locked in the tower, the Miller’s daughter had Rumpelstiltskin to help her turn straw into gold. In Portland, Gail Csoboth and Susan Thomas use only their own magic to transform inexpensive materials into extraordinary costumes that transfix audiences attending balle...

Laura Frank • News •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:10 am

'Yeast' Bayside: Artisan foodies flock to Portland neighborhood

PORTLAND — A patch of East Bayside is quickly becoming a destination for foodies. Call it "Yeast" Bayside. Tucked beneath Munjoy Hill, the industrial area around Fox and Anderson streets is home to two breweries, a coffee roaster and a producer of cider and kombucha (ferm...

William Hall • News •

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 9:20 am