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News in Portland

Cybersecurity experts urge diligence at Portland conference

PORTLAND — From a Maine nonprofit group's leak of confidential data in February, to the May 9 discovery that a worldwide gang of criminals stole $45 million by hacking into a database of prepaid debit cards, information security problems are a widespread concern these days. A group o...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:30 am

Portland restaurant owner says abortion protests forcing him to close

PORTLAND — A downtown business owner who organized counter-protests against anti-abortion demonstrators near his restaurant said he will close the business this summer. Mike Fink owns Mike's Restaurant, at 437 Congress St., and Guitar Grave, a pawn shop and music store, at 441 Congre...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 8:50 am

Renovations, fundraising, hiring remain for Portland charter school

PORTLAND — After administrative turmoil and a slimming down of its original plans, the city's first charter school received final approval from the Maine Charter School Commission on May 7.

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 8:30 am

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...

Obituaries •
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...

Obituaries •
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...

Police Beat •
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 ...

Community •
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...

Community •
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 ...

News •
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...

News •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm
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