A 30-minute video of the attack on a man in Portland late Sunday was released Wednesday, showing a large crowd taunting, beating and robbing a transgender woman before setting its sights on the. One of the proposals urges the city to rethink its plans for the Riverside Street site. Literacy interventionists Maureen Lovejoy and Jennifer Rogers are retiring after spending decades teaching in Portland. Once you've gotten through the psychological evaluation, we're going to have you sent to go do a medical test. Terri Wallo-Strauss: The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says interest in pet adoption is 'three times higher' than pre-pandemic days, but adoptions were down by about 28% because of a lack of available animals. Former Deering Rams Ryan Flaherty and Ryan Reid will be inducted later this year into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. 2/6/2023. I think you have to, like Trevor said, go to places where you're likely to find that diversity. It's a hard time to be a police officer, but it's still an absolute worthy profession and you will find a depth and a resiliency that is never going to be found anywhere else." That's incredible job that I get to be a part of every day. And sometimes it's not the traditional places you've gone in the past, the job fairs, the colleges, sometimes there might be affinity groups or online forums or places like that, where you can really reach out and make some connections. Portland Police were clearing crime scene tape from an area near DiMillo's in the Old Port around 3:30 Saturday afternoon. A book launch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. I think those are the things we're looking at in the future. I'm a maple bacon bar guy all the way, and I like it from a variety of donut shops, but I must say that Joe's Donuts out in Sandy's going to be number one. The I-295 bridge over Veranda Street in Portland will be replaced in October, requiring the closure of that part of the highway and the heavily traveled street below. Additional arrests are likely. Portland police responded to 263 Cumberland Ave. shortly after 7 p.m. Friday for a report of a disturbance, a news release from the Portland Police Department said . The concert booker says he's working without a "playbook" during the pandemic and live music fans are disappointed. There is going to be a variety of experiences that you're going to be able to have and it will be a cornucopia of experiences and that's what you want at the end of your life, it's to be able to have a variety of experiences that are going to make you who you are. One of the last doors that we knocked on, this was where this boy belonged. The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston. Chief Chuck Lovell: On Monday, October 4th at about 12:40 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a report of an assault and robbery on Temple Street. Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers. Sgt. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute hopes to use the data to help develop strategies to deal with tidal flooding. "Active transportation" projects, needed most by rural residents, are under consideration. Photographer captures Portland's changing cityscape; Overall, the city's commercial real estate market has fared "remarkably" well during the pandemic, according to the Boulos Company. Police have confirmed that a man has sadly died following a large emergency services presence in Tameside yesterday evening. Once that is done, once you've gotten through the background investigation, we have a couple of other things that we want to make sure that we've vetted to the best of our ability. 2/21/2023. Well, I think the first thing was just take an assessment of where we were at. A Woodfords Congregational Church task force recommends selling part of the building to Community Housing of Maine for senior housing. It's just going to take a little while to develop that help. It's called the NTN, which is recognized across the nation. The bill is sponsored by House Representative Jeff Helfrich, a Republican who represents the district (52) that covers Hood River, east Multnomah County, Sandy, and Government Camp. Well, I'll tell you what, there's a great novel that I think every one of us was assigned to read in high school called The Tale Of Two Cities. If anyone has any information that could assist police, call the Portland Police Department at (207) 874-8575. I mean, we see people in such a variety of different situations doing this work and you have the opportunity to give a little bit of yourself and help them. The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Jon Hinck and Victoria Pelletier also want to help tackle violent crime in the city. It's the best of times because I get to come to work every single day and be around people that are committed and on point and on mission with me. Well, I'd like for you to jump in. Tr. Taking an assessment of where all the precincts were at and what we could do in our office to be able to start helping bolster those precinct assignments was definitely priority number one. Then, on Saturday, October 16th, at about 2:08 p.m., officers responded to 585 Congress Street for a report of criminal mischief at Flea for All. An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark. After six years operating out of its founder's home, the organization is looking for a new site and a new executive director. A group led by former Director of State Planning Richard Barringer calls for adding plazas, gardens, a playground and a public landing to the more than 10 acres between the Maine State Pier and the former Portland Company property. Sgt. Feb. 21Portland police have arrested a man three months after 23-year-old Bethany Kelley was found dead on Kennebec Street. Subsequently, Police identified a single suspect in both vandalism incidents. If you know someone who's interested, please, definitely have them look into our website, have them contact someone who might work at the police bureau or someone they know. -via Washington Post / March 1, 2023 Law , Main Rumors Main Rumors , Law , Ja Morant , Memphis Grizzlies The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river. I got to be a cadet for the better part of four years and that was incredible. Sgt. Is that's the mission before us and because it has been accomplished before, there is a lot of optimism in our office that we're going to be able to accomplish that mission again. We need to know a variety of background of what has made you, you, right? 44.40 KB. Canadian mining exploration company sets its sights on Midcoast. Sgt. Happy Wheels is rolling toward an opening in early 2022. So I think right now is an important of a time as I can remember. Officer Les Smith was credited with saving the life of a Portland fire captain during a potentially deadly structure fire on Peaks Island. According to his family's attorney, Nichols was . Ingram had a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Portland 121-110 on Wednesday night in the first on-court meeting between Lillard and former Trail Blazers teammate McCollum. Sgt. The project just received $450,000 in grant money to complete engineering and design work on the proposed 5-mile trail. McCoy was arrested and charged with Operating Under the . Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Sure. I think it matters to me. Maybe we haven't been as low staffing as we have, our numbers are the lowest they have been in the last 30 years, but we've been in places where we've had these groups that are all hired around the same time and then they retire at the same time. Now Hiring: The Portland Police Bureau is hiring officers. We knew we weren't going to have the budget to bring people on board. The Portland Housing Authority's Foster Youth Independence program has helped 30 young adults find housing since last June and it continues to assist them in setting and achieving goals. The project strives to make the small plaza a safer, more attractive place for people to spend time. Sgt. Required fields are marked *. And I think within the Portland Police Bureau, it's going to be the best of times and the worst of times. Hockey players turn out to see how they match up in the Armstrong Skills Competition, an event to raise money for small business pandemic relief spearheaded by Maine Mariners coach Riley Armstrong. You guys. We hope this provides some good information. Category: Police Beat. And to say that we've actually taken a look at that process and I know that we've tried to take out gaps and make it as efficient as possible, but it's still a process. 71 Visits. Paolo Banchero capped a 29-point performance with three clutch mid-range jumpers in the closing minutes, and the Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 101-93. Terri Wallo-Strauss: I think the opportunities of being able to be on ridealongs is hopefully going to come back soon as we face the challenges of the world around us. After investigating, Portland Police made an arrest. 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. Add Rating Anonymously. However, I think it's important for our members to recognize that Rome wasn't built in a day and these changes, although they're important and necessary, they are going to take a little bit of time. I'm old enough to remember where we tried to hire 80 people in a short amount of time. There are currently no active alerts Learn more. 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. Trevor Tyler: According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Ward's South McDonald Street apartment about 10 p.m. Thursday for reports of a woman screaming. The PPD Special Reaction Team and PPD Crisis Negotiators arrived on the scene. It's the worst of times right now because I think historically in America, it's a really difficult time to be a police officer. Trevor Tyler: Maine school districts have come to different conclusions. At the time of his arrest, Johnson was being held at the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton on unrelated charges. I love it. I think for us really having a fully functioning personnel unit with a great Sergeant like Trevor and fully staffed on backgrounders are going to be a big boost to our efforts. Sgt. Personalized Pediatrics, working with Mothers Milk Bank Northeast, will provide the service for donors and recipients, the first in the area. Also, those are jobs we want to fill with good people, as well. Submersible pump. Home. I think that right now, intervening and getting into this agency is going to be ideal because you're going to be able to be the ground floor of opportunity. Portland Police have charged a man with murder after a man was killed in an incident on Friday in an apartment building on Cumberland Avenue. Letter: Forecaster guilty of practicing cancel culture Most read stories . Police announced they were charging Godin this afternoon. Sgt. Sgt. On March 7, the Portland City Council will decide whether to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park, correcting what the Noyes family, the Parks Department and independent groups believe is an historical error. Yeah. Officers found first-year student Collin O'Brien using marijuana in his room. The Racial Equity Steering Committee will have public comment next at its Jan. 14 meeting. The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community. Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election. OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine Old Orchard Beach police have charged 46 people and confiscated $155,000 worth of illegal drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin, after four months of. Richard D Cox. 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. How about that? I'm listening. And in that we learned that it was the best of times and it was the worst of times. Salary ranges $75k-$107k +pay incentives. It's like the stock market of 2008, if you will. Trevor Tyler: Mary Vertz and her group Casco Bay Cleanup Project receive ecomaine's eco-Excellence award for their successful efforts. 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. Terri Wallo-Strauss: You're welcome. EMERGENCIES: 911 General #: 207-874-8575 Anonymous Tip Line: 874-8584 Text PPDME+your tip. Salary ranges $75k-$107k +pay incentives. r i n k. l z / TY-ree; June 5, 1993 - January 10, 2023) was a 29-year-old Black man, with a four-year-old son.Nichols worked for FedEx, and was an amateur photographer with a photography website.. Nichols was raised in Sacramento, California, and moved to Memphis in 2020. 02/27/2023: Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023; 02/27/2023: Troop F Weekly Report 02-20 to 02-26-23; 02/21/2023: Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023; Sgt. Sgt. Fewer condominium units were sold, but those that did went fast and for higher prices. And then we have a considerable amount of officers who haven't been trained and are waiting to go on patrol. Well, we always had vacancies. Brea Lu raises more than $4,000 for employees of The Sinful Kitchen in Portland who lost wages because of a December fire. On Sunday, October 24th at about 11:33 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a call of a man pointing a handgun at traffic passing by 62 State Street. The CDC is investigating COVID-19 cases at the Barron Center, Oxford Street Shelter and Family Shelter. Rockin' Horse Stables. I think that we are in the community every single day, every single demographic gets touched by officers every single day. Trevor Tyler: 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. The Meads of Westbrook host the computerized light and music show each evening during the season to benefit the American Refuge League of Greater Portland. Chief Chuck Lovell: LOW HIGH. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. "The ball was to me the first hit," Morant told police. Were hiring! It's not just about showing up every day, it's that we are going to get an opportunity to intrinsically change somebody's lives, hopefully in a positive way. 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. 159.40 KB. There are many layers and a lot of litmus tests that are going to be passed to ensure that this is somebody that we actually want to be able to serve in our ranks. This is the City of Portland, Maine Fire Department feed. BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Pilots and San Diego Toreros square off in the WCC Tournament. Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell's Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone. 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