Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.
South Portland
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
UMaine men’s basketball giving fans reason for excitement
At 7-2 in America East, the Black Bears are off to their best start in conference play in more than a decade.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting suspect surrenders
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, is accused of shooting another person inside the mall Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting: Police search for suspect, mall fully evacuated
South Portland police released photos of the suspect, who was seen leaving through the food court and has not yet been identified.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aldi supermarket chain signs lease in Portland at former Big Lots site
The German company, which currently has no Maine stores, signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Why the dream of a starter home in Maine is slipping out of reach
Young people can’t find or afford houses in their communities. Families can’t move out of places they’ve outgrown. The cycle is stuck. Can it be fixed?
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Intriguing matchups highlight girls hockey playoffs
Cheverus/Windham/Medomak Valley and Yarmouth/Freeport enter as the top seeds.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball notebook: Success extends beyond scoreboard
Strong transition play has been key for contenders Lawrence and Mt. Ararat, while growth has been key for other squads.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
Posted inFood, Guides, Things to Do
Craving a dozen bagels? Here’s more than a dozen places in Maine to get them.
From old-school spots to foodie favorites, there’s a ‘hole’ lot to try.