Police beat for Friday, Dec. 24 David C.L. The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream. Mireille Tona is Boys & Girls Clubs Portland Clubhouse's Youth of the Year. The school's Make-A-Wish Club has raised more than $60,000 over two decades to fulfill the wishes of critically ill children in Maine. When the officer arrived on scene, they say the suspect. 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 turnout in honor of the late TV icon and animal rights activist was beautiful, the league's director says. February 6, 2023. Residents will vote in June on whether the option should be added to the district's curriculum. 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 . The suspect was also shot and is hospitalized. 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. . The native plant nonprofit has doubled in size and is ramping up its community partnerships and events. Motorists should expect delays and reduced speeds on the interstate between now and 2025. An inclusionary zoning ordinance in Yarmouth will require developers to include affordable housing in their projects. "It will be great to be up there offering this music of hope and inspiration in such a difficult year," the Classical Uprising artistic director says. The Racial Equity Steering Committee will have public comment next at its Jan. 14 meeting. If it passes at the polls, the new limit would mean no more than 30 building permits would be given out annually. AARP grant funding to add art, lights and greenery to reinvigorate alleys across the city. Waverly Police. W uroczystoci, ktra The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community. Some say video of alleged Philadelphia police beating does not support police officers' account of what happened.Watch more ABC News coverage:www.abcnews.co. The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5. If approved, Westbrook's "land acknowledgment" would likely be the first by a municipality in Maine. 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. The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year's, includes close to $3 million in equity investments. The council will vote on funding for improvements in April. "It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor," a marine historian says. The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston. The juried show Oct. 20-23 features 179 selected pieces from Maine artists and benefits area nonprofits. Lisa Wentzell's "A Dog and His Boy" is based on her son, Scotty, a very active young man with Dubowitz syndrome. Supporters say the time is right for a "critical investment to address the deep inequities in our schools.". Bauer Dec. 24, 2021 Comments Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS Trending Now on Journal Courier Joseph A. Edwards, 37, of 118 E.. SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport. As housing opportunities dwindle in the competitive market, more working people are experiencing homelessness, often for the first time in their lives. The goal of the tours is to connect the state's history with its culture today. 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. 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 . Maine school districts have come to different conclusions. Percival Baxter to forever be a place for recreation and education programs and a sanctuary for birds. "They didn't give me enough time to . Let's Talk at Falmouth High will feature three speakers discussing race, women's rights and consent education. The Yarmouth Farmer's Market set up for the last time this year on Oct. 28. Dogs must be leashed at Woods Road Community Forest from December through March to protect the winter deer habitat. The Yarmouth Elementary School was been a "beacon of strength" in navigating pandemic requirements and complications, according to his nominator. *FREE* shipping on orders $49+ and the BEST customer service! Royal River Conservation Trust makes its first substantial foray into Gray with the 150-acre site. TikTok/Twitter. Arkansas State Police and federal officials were investigating Monday after three local officers were seen on video beating a man during an arrest Sunday outside a convenience store in . An Opa-locka Police sergeant who is also the town mayor's brother was arrested on multiple charges after authorities said he spent years beating his wife and kids. The family of a man seen on video being brutally beaten by a trio of Arkansas police officers over the weekend is furious over the incident and would like to see the cops held . Police: Bear attacks woman, dog, in southern Oregon FAA issues warning about type of seaplane that crashed James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail Blazers Follow a map in Yarmouth or drive through a lit up landscape at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. 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. 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. Police sources said the meteorologist was on a No. Tr. Fewer condominium units were sold, but those that did went fast and for higher prices. The trial for one of five officers accused of beating a tourist inside a Miami Beach hotel in a 2021 incident that was caught on camera has started. "The color of memory also draws from the artist's struggle with memory and mental health after suffering brain damage caused by Lyme disease. What started as a pop-up store last winter is now a permanent, year-round marketplace operated by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. 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. Social services, public health and other health and human services staff will begin operating out of space at 39 Forest Ave. later this summer. 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. A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg. Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges. The board says it will need to see the result of a traffic review for the Route 1 project. 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.". Computer application designers from Deering, Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth high schools take the top three prizes and win scholarships. The team's revival gives middle schoolers the opportunity to connect with others in the wider deaf and hard of hearing community. 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. The Yarmouth Rides program is looking for volunteers to give older residents rides to and from their destinations. The correlation between testing levels and cases is unclear because a number of factors, according to the town's task force. 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. The Falmouth Fire Department has received a FEMA grant to purchase new breathing apparatus for firefighters and a new air compressor system. See "What is Ethereum?" for more. The young suspects fled the train at the. A new initiative trains high school students in radio broadcasting while they create content on climate and other environmental topics important to them. Music workshops, a snowflake scavenger hunt, arts and crafts sales and more are planned for early December. After six years operating out of its founder's home, the organization is looking for a new site and a new executive director. Nichols' death on Jan. 10 prompted murder charges Thursday against the five Memphis officers who brutally beat him. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Video released Friday shows Memphis police officers brutally beating a 29-year-old Black man, shouting expletives and using pepper spray and a baton on him while he called out . A retailer and medical, real estate and insurance offices have joined the mix at the two new Route 1 buildings. The Cumberland Town Council receives assurances from the Cumberland Farmers Club and approves the permit for 10 circus performances this summer. The annual fundraiser usually brings together hundreds of community members and thousands of dollars in donations for the Falmouth Food Pantry. Those who access the intersection at Lafayette Street, Princes Point Road and Pleasant Street can weigh in about safety concerns through an online survey that's open until April 1. The pandemic has meant Rippleffect's Cow Island is off limits, forcing the Portland-based organization to shift its programming. The Latchstring Park task force has raised $150,000 of its $350,000 fundraising goal. 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. The project is still in the conceptual stage, but property owner Tamson Hamrock hopes the mixed-used project can get started next year. High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth. Dustin A. Chapman, 39, of 381 W. Elm St. was arrested Saturday on a charge of violating a no-stalking order. Group rides will be held next week in seven communities across Maine. 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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 Sept. 12 will kick off with a parade and include 60 musical performances on porches around the neighborhood. The continuous monitoring stations will compile data from Cundys Harbor in Harpswell and Portland Harbor. 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