The New Jersey-based retail chain says 40 of its 145 locations will become Michaels stores, but A.C. Moore hasn’t said if its stores in Augusta, Bangor and South Portland will be among them.
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South Portland picks new police chief from Massachusetts
Timothy Sheehan, Tewksbury’s chief, will replace Ed Googins, who retires in January.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland man leaves ‘remarkable’ $23,000 gift to Press Herald Toy Fund
The anonymous donation is one of 10 made to charities by a humble and hardworking man who died recently.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
SMCC, Portland Adult Ed partner to enhance training for new Mainers
Building the Pipeline aims to improve screening and evaluation for immigrants, the schools say.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland memorial honors a WWII veteran known for modesty, valor
Captured multiple times and awarded a Bronze Star, Barry Scott didn’t speak about his experiences because he didn’t want to ‘brag.’
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
On eve of departure, S. Portland mayor speaks on struggles with substance use disorder
South Portland Mayor Claude Morgan said over a decade of working in public service was one of the many experiences in his life that have taught him to overcome his addiction.
Posted inCommunity
Maine mothers nominated for 2020 Maine Mother of the Year
Gala set for Nov. 22 at Le Club Calumet in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspected burglars in Portland area are bold and cunning, victims say
Police in Portland, Westbrook and South Portland are working to determine whether 20 burglaries committed at businesses in those cities since August are connected.
Posted inBusiness
Dead River wins national award for veteran hires
The South Portland-based fuel company was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for hiring and retaining veterans.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Write-in candidate wins South Portland school board seat
Michael Faulkingham, a registered voter and resident of District 2, received the most votes in a race that drew no official candidates.