A Lewiston teenager’s death last year led to a law that all districts formalize protocols by the fall, and some already have them.
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Man, 70, accused of robbing bank with squirt gun indicted on robbery charge
Donald Sturton of South Portland told police he was having trouble paying his bills and was taking medication to treat depression and anxiety.
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Judge rejects bankruptcy filing by 3 housing companies tied to Michael Liberty
The federal judge acts in response to a challenge by a management company that said the filings were an attempt to get out of a contract, dealing the former Portland developer another legal setback.
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South Portland council repeals new rules for short-term rentals
Councilors plan to make significant changes at an upcoming workshop, encouraged by residents on both sides of the divisive issue.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Fans, friends mourn influential hip-hop artist from Maine after his death at age 41
Alias, whose real name was Brendon Whitney, was known for his intelligent and poetic songs, as co-founder of the indie record label Anticon, and as an eternally upbeat friend and father.
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Judge lifts harassment order issued during South Portland petition drive
Judge Geoffrey Rushlau decided Michael Frabotta failed to prove that Daniel Romano harassed him over the short-term rental issue that’s back before the City Council on Tuesday.
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FBI releases enhanced videos of suspect in Portland-area armed robberies
The three-minute compilation highlights details captured by security cameras in the robberies, which began March 20.
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South Portland police earn accreditation status
A top national law enforcement credentialing agency recognized the department in March, meaning its policies and procedures meet a set of voluntary standards that represent best policing practices.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Nighttime burglar hits 8 businesses in Maine Mall area
Surveillance images show a heavyset man with dark-rimmed glasses.
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Series of armed robberies in Portland area has police and businesses on high alert
The most recent incident was an attempted armed robbery Tuesday evening at Aroma Joe’s on Western Avenue in South Portland.