The gift means the department can fully outfit its force with stun guns and cameras and its patrol cars with dash cams at no cost to the department or taxpayers. The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn't give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn't found for more than four months after they reported him missing. Two days after the beating, Denton "won an injunction against the alleged victim, claiming that the victim had in the past fractured the boy's face and threatened the boy with a firearm on Aug.. People took to the streets as part of the Cumberland Historical Society's scavenger hunt, the proceeds of which benefit Greely High School's scholarship fund. Live Updates | Release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating Literacy interventionists Maureen Lovejoy and Jennifer Rogers are retiring after spending decades teaching in Portland. A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use. Tyre Nichols Video: NYPD Bracing for Possible Protests; Eric Adams The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones. The City Council approved an agreement with LiveBarn to provide the service for next season. To host a limited number of shows, organizers must first receive Westbrook Planning Board approval of a noise plan, ensure they have enough employees and find available performing artists. Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life. Group rides will be held next week in seven communities across Maine. Several Maine colleges, including the University of New England, University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin, Southern Maine Community College and Saint Joseph's, are requiring students to be vaccinated. Theres a map for that, Letter: Ex-Marine sacrificed to wokeism, New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm, More men Man Up to Cancer with growing support group, Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says, Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing, Mt. The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly. The bridge and road work around Exit 9 and Route 1 are expected to have major traffic impacts and drivers are encouraged to detour around the area in April. Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings. The vote was held this month, but the Portland Museum of Art has asked the National Labor Relations Board to review its decision allowing gallery ambassadors to decide whether to unionize. High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth. The . In-person visits have been suspended, but homebound seniors benefit from weekly wellness calls, The Opportunity Alliance says. Sgt. The pandemic caused the Portland-based organization to forgo both its regular international medical mission trips and its largest fundraiser, but it's still shipping out medical supplies and equipment. Police Police Chief Frank Clark expects 2020 data, still being finalized, will show a big decrease due in part to the pandemic. Idaho law enforcement officials react to video in fatal beating of Tyre The online exhibit, stemming from a "secret" message passed to one one artist and then spread worldwide through art, will go live April 10 and feature the work of a dozen Maine artists. Police Beat Archives - Bangor Daily News The fifth former Memphis police officer indicted in the death of Tyre Nichols was released on bond Friday, according to Shelby County Jail records. Troop G Weekly Report - 01/30/2023 - 02/05/2023. The officer was shot on Chicago's Southwest Side in an exchange of gunfire with a man accused of chasing a woman down the street with a gun. forecaster police beat - simssuccessgroup.com The native plant nonprofit has doubled in size and is ramping up its community partnerships and events. Falmouth, Yarmouth and SAD 51 have been grappling with a shortage of substitutes and volunteers as the omicron variant sends staff home. Police Chief John Kilbride said his department has seen a marked increase in "high conflict calls.". SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport. Residents are urged to get involved as the town begins looking at improvements over the next decade. JONESBORO, Ark. Fireworks, a tree lighting, free ice skating and more are on tap this year. A branding campaign will culminate in a marketing plan and streamlining the town's website. Weekly Report | Maine State Police The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year's, includes close to $3 million in equity investments. The video also sparked outrage at the country's latest instance of police. They're playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days. Retail and office space vacancies in greater Portland went up in 2020, but the industrial space sector remained strong, brokers say. Your hometown newspaper covering southern Maine from Scarborough to Bath in four print editions and online at theforecaster.net. Emergency Dial 911. Updated: 6:52 PM PST January 27, 2023 WASHINGTON Authorities have publicly released video showing five Memphis police officers fatally beating a Black man; the beating prompted murder. Local events include two trunk-or-treat events and a cemetery stroll. FBI Director Christopher Wray said Friday that he was "appalled" by videos from Jan. 7 showing five Memphis police officers brutally beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who died on Jan. 10. The Falmouth Fire Department has received a FEMA grant to purchase new breathing apparatus for firefighters and a new air compressor system. d Voivodeship 1975-1998. Demetrius Haley was . Members of the Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish in Portland have donated cards to inmates at Cumberland County Jail to send to their loved ones for more than 30 years. The proposal is in response to the tight housing market that is precluding families and asylees from moving to town and seniors from aging in place, the Town Council chairperson says. The project is still in the conceptual stage, but property owner Tamson Hamrock hopes the mixed-used project can get started next year. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute hopes to use the data to help develop strategies to deal with tidal flooding. We will. We carry a wide variety of prescription flea & tick, diabetic, heartworm, skin & coat, arthritis and more. The continuous monitoring stations will compile data from Cundys Harbor in Harpswell and Portland Harbor. Anna Korsen said the new state initiative, just the second in the nation, "has the potential to be the most important piece of child hunger policy" in the state. The town wants to determine the local impact of pollutants carried by storm water or snowmelt that can damage aquatic life. A pay-as-you-throw system will start in January. The use of a third-party arbiter to address student complaints and giving students more voice in the culture and climate at their schools are two vital components of the district's plan, they say. USL to Portland is looking into the feasibility of using two city-owned sites, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Preble Field by Back Cove, as the location for a professional soccer stadium. Three plead guilty to teen's assault | Latest News | wmicentral.com Five candidates are running in the June election for two three-year seats and two seek a one-year seat amid tension in town over development. Decentraland (MANA) Up 10% as JP Morgan Enters The Metaverse Ethereum, initially described in a white paper by cryptocurrency researcher and programmer Vitalik Buterin in 2013, is an open-source, public, blockchain-based distributed computing platform featuring smart contract (scripting) functionality. A recount in the Brandon Mazer-Roberto Rodriguez race has been scheduled for Tuesday. Police sources said the meteorologist was on a No. Greely High School in Cumberland was ranked first in the state based on test scores and college readiness, Greely Middle School 6-8 made the grade for the first time. The city says consolidating the offices at 39 Forest Ave. is "the most affordable long-term option to house and deliver social services.". Raising the wharf 2-3 feet is also being considered as sea-level rise threatens the coastal community. On 01/29/2023, Tr. Visit Portland hopes to create a Tourism Improvement District to provide a source of funding for hotels to use for promotion and other efforts to increase room occupancy and the amount of money tourists spend in the area. The after-school and remote day programs will be in place through January while the Portland school district awaits word on its share of new federal funding. Lisa Wentzell's "A Dog and His Boy" is based on her son, Scotty, a very active young man with Dubowitz syndrome. The Tidewater Village project would include commercial space and be built across from Rivalries restaurant on Hat Trick Drive. The committee looking into systemic racism and inequity in the city now has until April 21 to make its recommendations to the City Council. 'Hope They Burn': Family Outraged Over Man's Horrific Police Beating in The Latchstring Park task force has raised $150,000 of its $350,000 fundraising goal. Crime in Portland | Portland, ME - Official Website The Town Council will decide Thursday whether dogs must be leashed at all times at Royal River Park. The spending plan is up 7.6% over this year's municipal budget. Performers and audience members share their love for blues music and cigar box guitars in Westbrook last weekend. 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nonprofit preserves a piece of working waterfront, Free session on mindfulness, meditation in Falmouth, Trudy Birds lbar celebrates grand opening in North Yarmouth, Room at the inn: Falmouth congregation takes in asylum-seeking families, Falmouth residents have new textile recycling option, Public meeting Jan. 12 on Falmouth school campus plan, New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm, Falmouth fifth grader moving up in world of Irish dance, Volunteers driving force behind Cumberland Wood Bank, Newest art installation takes flight in Yarmouth, Letter: Pine Grove now too depressing to visit, Cumberland town clerk retires after 22 years with town, Holiday celebrations light up Yarmouth and Cumberland, Falmouth Route 1 mixed-use project not yet set for green light, More men Man Up to Cancer with growing support group, Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says, North Yarmouths Old Town House gets a new mouse, Pine Grove project leaves some 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Yarmouth Budget Committee, Election results: Joint campaign for North Yarmouth Select Board succeeds, Falmouth library nears goal in spring funding campaign, Five towns partner with GPCOG for climate solution funds, Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with more free, family fun, Falmouth puts its history on permanent display, Yarmouth schools finalize goals for next five years, Portland to Auburn rail trail possibilities under consideration, Towns ready for voters on Election Day, June 14, Swallows or swifts? Brian Kilgallen hopes to unseat either Bob Vail or Michael Edes, both of whom are running for re-election. The Korn Ferry Tour, playing this week in Falmouth, will donate $500,000 to the hospital over the next five years. The town is mapping out preliminary design and safety improvements for the busy pier. Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry. Ruth Weeks has been competing in debates since her sophomore year and qualified for national tournaments twice. Due to revenue from the American Rescue Plan, municipal tax bills are expected to go down by 4%, excluding any increases caused by the Portland Public Schools budget. On March 7, the Portland City Council will decide whether to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park, correcting what the Noyes family, the Parks Department and independent groups believe is an historical error. Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca and marine geologist Peter Slovinsky will hold a public conversation on how coastal communities can be more resilient to climate change. The clinic will be open two days a week and serve 500 people a day to start. 1 of 24 Protesters march down the street Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn., as authorities release police video depicting five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols, whose death resulted in . Get news from Portland in your inbox every Tuesday. The 266-unit, 18 story, 180,000-square-foot building will go up on the site of a small plaza behind the U.S. Post Office at the corner of Federal and Temple streets. "The color of memory also draws from the artist's struggle with memory and mental health after suffering brain damage caused by Lyme disease. Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson's Point. The school district, which has doubled the number of educators of color since 2016, is coming up with a plan based on findings of an Educators of Color study conducted with Bowdoin College. As an Afterschool Alliance ambassador, Barrett Takesian will study ways to increase access to programs throughout the state. Before the homeless crisis can be solved, the extent of the problem has to be defined, especially in areas like the Lakes Region that lack resources. Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools. The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. The correlation between testing levels and cases is unclear because a number of factors, according to the town's task force. Tyre Nichols death: Memphis releases graphic video of stop The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says interest in pet adoption is 'three times higher' than pre-pandemic days, but adoptions were down by about 28% because of a lack of available animals. Tyre Nichols bodycam video shows police beating Memphis father for You Regatta, with a shop in Falmouth, has joined forces with Logo Owl in an eco-friendly venture to provide customized and promotional products. Tom McGowan's All Things Goodplatform shares "smile-worthy good news" across social media and podcasts. Seven vehicles were towed. Fiona Meyer will compete in the North American Irish Dance Championships in 2023. The Beyond 2020 strategic plan stresses more support for students and attracting and keeping quality educators. (KAIT) - Jonesboro police are warning you about a scam that is trying to use sympathy to fool people. North Yarmouth Historical Society's Old Town House is relocated to a new foundation on Walnut Hill Road. PORTLAND, Ore. Portland is on pace in 2022 to surpass the record 90 homicides of 2021. The Yarmouth Historic Preservation Committee will advise residents who want to renovate their houses with the goal of keeping intact the town's history and character. The material commonly used to seal driveways contains carcinogens and also harms aquatic life. The great-grandson of the department store founder and his wife want their Westbrook design company to reflect the quality and spirit of the old family business. 36 were here. The Police Citizen Review Subcommittee doubles down on its recommendation to add two residents to the Portland Police Department's use of force committee. Murky Overhead," a historical fiction novel by Michael Connolly, tells the story of a day in the life of a young Irish couple living in Portland during the turn of the 20th century. 1:15 The Memphis Police Department said it permanently deactivated a specialized unit and protests were planned in major cities across the country a day after the city released over an hour of. East End Community School celebrates the arrival of spring with a flower-ful fence. 2012 Infiniti M35h Transmission Problems, What Celebrity Should I Draw Quiz, Tiny Homes For Sale In Hiawassee, Ga, Sauna Sprained Ankle, Articles S. CRCST practice 332 were here. Clark Baston donated his late father's collection of documents to the town. Computer application designers from Deering, Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth high schools take the top three prizes and win scholarships. Tom Roth's "A Sporting Year in Maine" is a month-by-month journey in the year of a Maine outdoorsman, who counts Sebago Lake as one of his favorite fishing spots. It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. Portland is looking into a new outdoor dining program that would permanently close Dana and Wharf streets and part of Milk Street, but economic development committee members worry the new allowances would impact parking. *FREE* shipping on orders $49+ and the BEST customer service! The image from video released on Jan. 27, 2023, by the City of Memphis, shows Tyre Nichols during a brutal attack by five Memphis police officers on Jan. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols died on . Greater Portland Family Promise has been working with area congregations to shelter asylum-seeking families for two weeks at a time. The Wabanakis revere the brown ash tree, which is a target of the destructive emerald ash borer, and use the trees in their traditional basket making. Jim Rodimon of North Yarmouth hands out the overdose reversal drug and other supplies on the streets of Portland. Virtual career fair brings expanded opportunities for middle schoolers and students in more remote areas. Los Angeles police union proposes limits to 911 responses McCoy was arrested and charged with Operating Under the . Bakes for Breast Cancer, which raises money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute research, expands to Maine for the first time next week. Police Beat: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 | Police | news-journal.com Wildwood Health Center moved from Portland to be part of the community and to be more accessible to its clients. Property owners in all three towns will see an increase in their annual tax bills. A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust's Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn. W uroczystoci, ktra The town plans for the sale of the West Main Street School building to come with preservation guarantees. Bean sued over a . The leader of the campaign to bring a United Soccer League franchise to Portland says the Forest City collection "is a fun way to engage the community" as their work moves forward. The GPS and navigation device company is expanding their Yarmouth offices to accommodate more employees. 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