They say the system kept a fire at a woodworking shop on Westfield Street from spreading to businesses in the same building.
October 2020
Caleb Fraser, a Portland High grad and standout pitcher, dies at 26
His body was discovered by a hiker Monday morning in the Presumpscot River, and Portland police say his death is being investigated as an apparent drowning.
House Democrats pass partisan COVID bill; relief talks drag
The move puts lawmakers no closer to actually delivering aid to most Americans.
Feverish and ‘fatigued,’ the president receives experimental antibody drugs for COVID-19
His planned stay for a ‘few days’ in the Walter Reed military hospital’s presidential suite is described as precautionary, and will allow him to keep up his official duties.
Gardiner area schools report drop in students, and second round of Coronavirus Relief Funds
The board also voted to raise the coronavirus long-term sub pay to $120 a day.
Local roundup: Big second half leads Richmond girls soccer past Lisbon
Bobcats break open game with five goals after halftime to take down Greyhounds.
In Robert Indiana legal saga, the artist’s estate wins a round
The late artist’s attorney and caretaker won’t be held responsible for deleted emails.
Girls soccer: Burnham scores twice to lead Monmouth/Winthrop past Oak Hill
Emma Johnson makes six saves to secure the shutout in 2-0 win.
Boys soccer: Objective shifts for talented Monmouth team
Without playoffs to aim for, Mustangs target an undefeated season this fall.
Sidelines: It’s not tackle football, but 7-on-7 still has some positives
Longtime rivals Waterville, Winslow meet on gridiron again, but this showdown looked a lot different than all the others, Travis Lazarczyk writes.