A team of middle school students is designing a medical experiment that will be launched into space this fall. The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work. Police Chief John Kilbride said his department has seen a marked increase in "high conflict calls.". The residents in opposition believe the proposed complex detracts from the historic New England feel of the town and does not comply with local ordinances. Short-term solutions to overcrowding in Cumberland-North Yarmouth schools will be the immediate focus, the superintendent says. The Drip Bar in Westbrook delivers vitamins and nutrients directly into their customers' bloodstreams. The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but "always remembered how to play chess.". 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. High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth. Preble Street's 40-bed facility at the site of its former resource center will help shelter those who can't access other facilities. Some members of the nurses union, which formed in April, argue rolling back protections puts them at an increased risk. Image archive - click on the date - Watch the day go by in 2 minutes: See the daily timelapse video W uroczystoci, ktra 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. A committee was initiated after three race-related incidents in 2019. SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers. Literacy interventionists Maureen Lovejoy and Jennifer Rogers are retiring after spending decades teaching in Portland. 0:40. The health and human services committee will hold a workshop on the program's 1-for-1 exchange model Thursday. 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. (KAIT) - Jonesboro police are warning you about a scam that is trying to use sympathy to fool people. Tr. The team's revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community. 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 housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect. The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5. 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. Greg Mitchell has been in charge of Portland's economic development efforts since late 2008, but is leaving the position to spend more time with family. Wilcox stopped Walter McCoy (28) of Manassas, VA on the ME turnpike southbound in Kennebunk. The spending plan is up 7.6% over this year's municipal budget. The book puts a focus on the contributions New Mainers have made to the state. d Voivodeship 1975-1998. The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners. The video also sparked outrage at the country's latest instance of police. A measure to reduce the school district's tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected. City Manager Jon Jennings is under contract until July, but his tenure could be cut short as he is a finalist for a city manager position in Florida. Subscribers are able to stream multiple devices simultaneously with the same speed for uploads and downloads. Memphis, Tennessee law enforcement officials released disturbing footage of the fatal police beating of Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died three days after a traffic stop on Jan. 7. Social services, public health and other health and human services staff will begin operating out of space at 39 Forest Ave. later this summer. 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. "They didn't give me enough time to . Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process whether by voting or by working the polls themselves. The center, which would be open seven days a week and provide meals and a respite from the weather, would be paid for in part by federal coronavirus relief funding. A A Careers at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office The Sheriff's Office Finger Printing Service Inmate Telephone Visiting Inmates Bail Information Police Athletic League Records Tip Submission Civil Process Inmate Search Protection Orders Sheriff's Office 36 County Way Portland, ME 04102 207-774-1444 Where do I get an application for employment? The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community. The board says it will need to see the result of a traffic review for the Route 1 project. The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result. The pandemic has meant Rippleffect's Cow Island is off limits, forcing the Portland-based organization to shift its programming. The Freeport and Yarmouth theater programs were regional winners in the Maine Drama Festival and individual students were also recognized from the three high schools. The town plans for the sale of the West Main Street School building to come with preservation guarantees. The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream. 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. The group meets next on July 15 and has set a July 28 session to hear from the public on changes they would like to see to the city charter. We will. In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river's history, culture and science. The $5.5 million expansion project at 317 Main includes a performance hall, 10 studios and an elevator for handicapped accessibility and is expected to be completed by December. Rep. Kyle Bailey wants to ask voters to weigh in on a bond question this November to build a $110 million convention center in the city 'to invest in our future.'. Portland voters Tuesday will decide on nine members of the Portland Charter Commission and whether to approve the $125.2 million school budget for the next school year. Officer Les Smith was credited with saving the life of a Portland fire captain during a potentially deadly structure fire on Peaks Island. Sgt. The district has been reviewing and revising school rules that relate to police involvement since it ended the school resource officer program last year. Jackie Mundry's beloved grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and Mundry's marathon team is raising funds to benefit the national Alzheimer's Association. The 114-year-old Boston Post Cane tradition is alive and well in some towns, but waning in others. Krista Cole, who also owns Sur Lie in Portland, will continue to offer dishes made with local ingredients. A fourth grader at Greely Middle School in Cumberland was the driving force behind a read-a-thon that raised $45,000 for relief efforts, and a Yarmouth High School club raises thousands more than their original goal. The Portland Recovery Community Center on Forest Avenue hopes to more than double its space to better meet its expanding membership's needs. A new Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine afterschool program for asylum seekers is staffed in part by college students who also came to Maine from African countries. The donation is the largest in North Yarmouth Academy's history. Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the 'shared governance' that exists now. Recommendations include setting up a city racial equity department and giving more power to the citizens panel that reviews internal investigations at the police department. Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. In addition to training New Mainers for textile jobs, Common Threads is branching out with a new store, consignment shop and classes for the general public. The GPS and navigation device company is expanding their Yarmouth offices to accommodate more employees. The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn "is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate," according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations. Ruth Thurston-Coffey, who is having heart surgery this week, said she is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. A planned expansion would include two additional squash courts, a cafe, community kitchen and space to hold meetings, lectures, potlucks or open mike nights. Veterans Count Maine, a program of Easterseals, is raising money this week with a rappelling event at 1 Canal Plaza in downtown Portland. Supporters say the time is right for a "critical investment to address the deep inequities in our schools.". A push to limit the size of homeless shelters in the city fails at the polls and voters elect District 1 and District 2 councilors. The North Yarmouth Fire Company has broken ground for the project and needs to raise about $80,000 to complete its $100,000 fundraising goal. "Active transportation" projects, needed most by rural residents, are under consideration. 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. Greater Portland Family Promise has been working with area congregations to shelter asylum-seeking families for two weeks at a time. SAD 51 is facing an ed tech shortage ahead of summer hiring, Yarmouth saw double the usual number of resignations and retirements during the 2021-2022 school year and Falmouth has more than 20 vacancies. "The metaverse will likely infiltrate every sector in some way in the coming years, with the market opportunity estimated at over $1 trillion in yearly revenues." The bank pointed out that consumers worldwide are already spending $54 billion on virtual goods every year. 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 . This is likely to continue growing in the future. The suspect was also shot and is hospitalized. 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 . Jennifer Newendyke. The Route 100-area tax district consists of 45 acres and includes two housing developments, a restaurant and office buildings. All five . More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion. The concert booker says he's working without a "playbook" during the pandemic and live music fans are disappointed. Northern Forecaster - Portland Press Herald People and Business: March 1 Northern Meetings: March 2-9 Community Calendar: March 3-10 Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night. 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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? Friends of Phoever Maine's Truc Huynh, who died at age 40 June 18, say he was a selfless hard worker who was dedicated to helping others. Arrests 9/4 at 2:12 a.m. Hannah Glavin, 21, of MacMillan Drive, Brunswick, was arrested on Lower Mast Landing Road by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a charge of operating under the influence. 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. 332 were here. Former budget committee member Darla Hamlin won the second open seat over Peter Godsoe. Residents will vote in June on whether the option should be added to the district's curriculum. The juried show Oct. 20-23 features 179 selected pieces from Maine artists and benefits area nonprofits. Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down. If it passes at the polls, the new limit would mean no more than 30 building permits would be given out annually. The clinic will be open two days a week and serve 500 people a day to start. Five Memphis police officers, all of them Black, involved in the Jan. 7 arrest of Tyre Nichols, also Black, were charged with murder and other crimes ahead of the expected bodycam footage release. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department issued an arrest warrant alleging that Carter was racing his SUV against an SUV driven by the recruiting staffer, which led to the Jan. 15 wreck. Neighbors said the Asian woman and Garcia exchanged words over . The transfer station's new facilities will make recycling easier and more effective. Officer Kevin Perez, 34, was allegedly seen on. 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. 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. The native plant nonprofit has doubled in size and is ramping up its community partnerships and events. A book, written by Michelle Souliere, includes first-person accounts from those who say they have seen the cryptid in Maine. Here's when popular DC cherry blossoms are forecast to peak March 2, 2023; Cryptic Dodge video teases new muscle car, but what does it mean? Nichols' death on Jan. 10 prompted murder charges Thursday against the five Memphis officers who brutally beat him. Search for jobs related to Forecaster police beat or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 20m+ jobs. Get news from Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth in your inbox every Thursday at 11 a.m. Maine Coast Heritage Trust needs $200,000 more to preserve the land along the Yarmouth river. Music workshops, a snowflake scavenger hunt, arts and crafts sales and more are planned for early December. Gretchen McNulty took over for in July for former Superintendent Geoff Bruno. 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. 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. Until 1990, the mayor of the city of d was also the voivodeship governor. As an Afterschool Alliance ambassador, Barrett Takesian will study ways to increase access to programs throughout the state. Our mission is to be our very best. Police bodycam footage shows five Memphis officers attacking and beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop on January 7. The continuous monitoring stations will compile data from Cundys Harbor in Harpswell and Portland Harbor. Former Deering Rams Ryan Flaherty and Ryan Reid will be inducted later this year into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. The 19 construction and maintenance projects will take place over the next three years. The committee would be a means to bridge the gap between community members and the police department. Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson's Point. Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges. The Stream Explorer Program will be chronicling aquatic insects in streams around Sebago Lake and southern Maine May through October. Rondrick Marqualin Grant, 26, of Kilgore, was held Monday on bonds totaling $12,000 on charges of possession of between 4 and 400 grams of a controlled substance and criminal mischief between $750 . Town of Clinton Police Department Records http://www.clinton-me.us/index.asp Search Town of Clinton Police Department's public records including concealed weapons permits. The Sept. 12 will kick off with a parade and include 60 musical performances on porches around the neighborhood. The Forecaster Police Records http://www.theforecaster.net/police-beat/ View The Forecaster police reports, including dates, times, incident types and locations. Portland city councilors agree to have a developer continue its work in spite of calls for it to wait until November when a measure to mandate smaller shelters could be on the ballot. Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers. Casco Bay Inn has been designated a satellite location for the city of Portland, which has run out of space to accommodate new arrivals. Police Chief Chip Rumsey says his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police will allow him to share valuable lessons and bring valuable knowledge home. The Catholic program, Walking with Moms in Need, offers emotional support and information on adoption, career counseling and community resources. LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Police Department's rank-and-file union is proposing that someone other than police respond to more than two dozen types of 911 calls in a . An inclusionary zoning ordinance in Yarmouth will require developers to include affordable housing in their projects. The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples' Long Lake. Motorists should expect delays and reduced speeds on the interstate between now and 2025. North Yarmouth Historical Society's Old Town House is relocated to a new foundation on Walnut Hill Road. The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park. The turnout in honor of the late TV icon and animal rights activist was beautiful, the league's director says. Recommendations include changes to police training, oversight, accountability and response, as well as the creation of several new groups to address inequalities in the city. A book launch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Retail and office space vacancies in greater Portland went up in 2020, but the industrial space sector remained strong, brokers say. Nearly 100 creches in a range of styles will be shown at St. Hyacinth's Church on Friday and Saturday and many will be available for purchase. The Town Council will decide Thursday whether dogs must be leashed at all times at Royal River Park. Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there. The. Due to a projected increase in enrollment, the school district looks to construct at least one and possibly two new school buildings in a subdivision in North Yarmouth. The money had been misallocated to the general fund as surplus, but the hall is now back in the black. If a land swap between the city and the Maine Department of Transportation is approved, the city would receive a defunct railroad track between Deering Oaks and St. John Street, a 10-acre parcel on County Way and the parking lot next to Miss Portland Diner, and the state would gain ownership of the wharf on Cliff Island and the International Marine Terminal. The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers. A new working group is researching proposals to improve internet access in town. The two Democrats handily beat their Republican opponents in a four-way race for two seats. 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. Open Creamery Day is Sunday, Faces of domestic violence posted in Yarmouth, Falmouth, RSU 5 Superintendents Notebook: Lifting each voice to empower all students, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust awarded grant for middle school bird project, Corned beef and cabbage on menu at Elijah Kellogg Church, Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games, Morse High School to Host International Night Feb. 17, Free ice fishing open house in Naples Feb. 25, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 25-26, Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series, Patten Free Library writing contest winners announced. If the town loses the case, it will pursue eminent domain to carry out the project, the Town Council chairperson says. Freeport Meetinghouse Arts will perform 'Our Town' this weekend, dedicated to Theo Ferrara and Maddison Cunningham with the hope the story will help heal the grieving community. The institution was founded at Exchange Street as a place to teach boys, but since 1863 has been a co-educational facility on Cumberland Avenue. Bauer. 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. login; register; CRCST Exam FAQ; CRCST practice; CRCST Review Notes; Subscription-Free Test; Contact; Review Notes DETAILS scarborough police beat. Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros. Police said the caller reported a Hispanic woman had assaulted an Asian woman who had tried to rescue a dog running in the street. 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. Masks and other supplies will be distributed free of charge in an attempt to stem the omicron variant. The Racial Equity Steering Committee will have public comment next at its Jan. 14 meeting. A fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House and Salvation Army created by three girls from Falmouth and Yarmouth includes delivering season's greetings to local seniors. A new initiative trains high school students in radio broadcasting while they create content on climate and other environmental topics important to them.