Aroma Joe’s plans to offer a free 24-ounce drink for all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. Area locations include 166 Center St. in Auburn; 3 Bangor St. in Augusta; Big Apple Store, 205 Western Ave. in Augusta; 1930 S Lisbon Road in Lewiston; 403 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, 692 Lisbon St. in Lisbon; 1570 Main […]
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Lois Galgay Reckitt, women’s rights activist and South Portland lawmaker, dies at 78
Reckitt was the longtime director of Family Crisis Services in Portland and was the driving force behind Maine’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment.
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Journalism award won by staff writer
Staff writer Pam Harnden won first place for a health story in the Maine Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
South Portland teen accused in scheme to kill members of school community pleads not guilty
The South Portland 17-year-old appeared in Cumberland County Juvenile Court on Thursday on several felony level charges, including arson and solicitation for murder.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Staff writer wins journalism award
In the Maine Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest, staff writer Pam Harnden won first place in a new category: coverage of minority community issues.
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Ultimate frisbee tournament set for Oct. 21, 22 in South Portland
The 2023 Maine Lobster Pot, an ultimate frisbee tournament, is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, at Wainwright Sports Complex, 125 Gary L Maietta Way in South Portland. The event, put on each year by Maine Ultimate, is set to draw college teams from Maine to Pennsylvania. Organizers expect about 2,000 athletes […]
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South Portland High staff are frustrated with information flow after student is accused of making violent threats
After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers’ frustration with how little they know about his arrest.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Father of South Portland teen accused of planning attack pleads not guilty to obstructing police
A South Portland man is accused of obstructing police during the arrest of his son, who has been charged with trying to persuade another person to kill students, faculty and staff at South Portland High School.
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Judge says criminal proceedings against South Portland teen will remain open
The judge will still restrict some information prosecutors share in the case against a 17-year-old charged with trying to persuade someone to kill students and staff at South Portland High.