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Stephen Shane Foster, 26: Had a generous spirit

SCARBOROUGH — Stephen Shane Foster, 26, of Scarborough and Portland, died suddenly of an asthma attack on Easter Sunday, March 31. He was born Oct. 6, 1986, in Portland, the son of Shannon Gorham and James Kaiser. He grew up in Scarborough, attending schools there and graduating...

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Former chamber executive takes top job at Habitat for Humanity in Portland

PORTLAND — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland has named Godfrey Wood, former chief executive officer of the Portland Regional Chamber, as executive director. Wood, a Falmouth resident who

William Hall • News •
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Cumberland County Civic Center still hopes for deal with Portland Pirates

PORTLAND — With the Portland Pirates and Cumberland County Civic Center sparring over the hockey team's future at the arena, lease negotiations were on the agenda for a meeting of the Civic Center Board of Trustees Wednesday. The team's lease expires April 20, the date of their last ...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 12:50 pm

Portland school chief challenges teachers to 'invest' in budget cuts

PORTLAND — Although the referendum on the fiscal year 2014 school budget is less than a month away, the superintendent of schools said there could still be some reductions if the teachers union cooperates. Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk said the

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 12:40 pm

Longtime marathon starter from Yarmouth: 'Perfect day' turns tragic

YARMOUTH — Rosalie Baker-Brown fired the starting gun at the Boston Marathon on Monday, something she's done many times since the mid-1990s. Now 85, Baker-Brown has been intimately involved in the race for decades. She grew up in Hopkinton, Mass., where the marathon begins, and marri...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Court orders Portland 'handyman' to pay $236K

PORTLAND — A city resident must pay more than $236,000 in restitution after he was found guilty of violating the state's Unfair Trade Practices Act for posing as a "handyman." Daniel B. Tucci was convicted in Cumberland County Superior Court and ordered to repay 14 victims, state Att...

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:20 am

Museums mark Maine's 'special connection' to Civil War

PORTLAND — The Civil War may seem the dusty stuff of history textbooks. But 152 years after it began the impact of the war is felt even today. The country has been marking the 150th anniversary of the war since 2011. But much of the remembrance is taking place this year, the sesquice...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:10 am

Street-art debate: Right to Portland sidewalks is in eye of the beholder

PORTLAND — Street artists waiting for the city to clarify where and how they can sell their wares have to wait a little longer. The City Council's Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee has been debating possible changes to regulations on the vendors – including a p...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:40 am

Portland elementary school Odyssey of the Mind team's next challenge: $9K

PORTLAND — An Odyssey of the Mind team from Lyseth Elementary School will travel to the world finals at Michigan State University in May, if it can raise $9,000. The seven-student team competed in the state competition on April 6 in Sanford and hopes to join

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 8:40 am

Portland fire chief launches safety campaign for homeless

PORTLAND — After a fire in a makeshift camp killed a homeless man April 6, the Fire Department this week is beginning a fire safety campaign targeting homeless individuals.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 8:30 am
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