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News in South Portland

'He just gave': Veteran South Portland police officer mourned by friends, colleagues

SOUTH PORTLAND — A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at Westbrook Performing Arts Center for Officer Peter MacVane, a 34-year veteran of the city Police Department. MacVane, who was 61, died Wednesday at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a long battle wit...

David Harry • News •
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

South Portland Police Beat: Dec. 7

Arrests 11/24 at 3:20 a.m. David J. Ekelund, 39, of Winchester, Mass., was arrested on Cottage Road by Officer Michael Armstrong on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/24 at 4:34 a.m. Robert M. Leighton, 29, of South Portland, was arrest...

Police Beat •
Thursday, December 6, 2012

South Portland mayor sees need for 1% tax hike

SOUTH PORTLAND — New Mayor Tom Blake set out a five-point agenda Monday while calling for a minimal tax increase in the combined fiscal year 2014 municipal budget. Elected unanimously by city councilors to his second, one-year term as mayor, Blake called for a property tax increase "...

David Harry • News •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 12:20 pm

High school graduation: Maine strong, Portland area stronger

CAPE ELIZABETH — High school graduation rates in greater Portland and Mid-Coast Maine are higher than the rest of state, which overall ranked 10th in the nation, according to the first comparison data released by the U.S. Department of Education that includes a standard formula for most sta...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:50 am

Wreaths caravan to make stops in greater Portland

PORTLAND — A motorcade of 50 trucks, motorcyles and other vehicles bringing 20,000 holiday wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will make three stops in the Portland area Sunday. The "Escort to Arlington" convoy is organized by Wreaths Across America, a Maine...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:50 am

People and Business

Designations The Independence Association has named Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D – Cumberland County, as Legislator of the Year. This is the first annual award of its type and is awarded to a legislator who advocates on behalf of individua...

Community •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Community Calendar: Dec. 5-16

Greater Portland Benefits Friday 12/7

Community •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Arts Calendar: Dec. 5-16

Greater Portland Books & Authors Saturday 12/8

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Hoffer is coaches' choice

Sports Editor Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster received the Media Award at Sunday's Maine Field Hockey Association awards banquet at the Augusta Civic Center. Hoffer, who has been writing for the paper since 1999, also received the honor in 2007. He was cited by the coaches for his commitment, detai...

• News •
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2:20 pm

No Sugar Added: Buckled up, and enjoying the ride

On my bedroom bookshelf sits a book entitled “Forever, Erma.” A compilation of the prolific late columnist Erma Bombeck’s most beloved musings. I picked it up at a thrift shop somewhere a few years ago, and recall feeling as if I’d found a hidden treasure, all for the barg...

Sandi Amorello • Opinion •
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:50 am
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