The new evidence is revealed in a hearing to determine if the 17 year old should be tried as an adult on a criminal solicitation of murder charge. He is accused of asking another student to help carry out a school shooting in South Portland.
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Police say South Portland teen accused of planning school attack glorified Columbine shooters
A judge is considering if the 17-year-old will be tried as an adult after his friend told police he was plotting a school shooting and had racist beliefs.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s only Macy’s will be spared from nationwide cuts
The department store that anchors The Maine Mall in South Portland will not be among the 150 locations the company plans to close over the next 3 years, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Attorney general will not release video of South Portland police shooting it says was justified
The agency said South Portland officer Anthony Verville acted reasonably when he shot and killed Christafer Dodge in August, but it will not release body cam video of the confrontation.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland may not be able to rebuild iconic fishing shacks
Fisherman’s Point is in federal flood and shoreland zones, and rebuilding there could affect flood insurance for neighboring property owners. But the historical society is holding out hope.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mother and daughter courting success for girls’ basketball in Maine
South Portland coach Lynne Hasson and Portland coach Abby Hasson stand out as role models and mentors at a time when most girls’ basketball coaches are men.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lawyers say they have limited access to clients at Maine’s lone youth prison
Juvenile defense attorneys say incidents of unrest at Long Creek Youth Development Center have led teens to be held in frequent 23-hour lockdowns.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Privacy, public safety at odds when Maine teens are accused of violent crimes
Maine’s juvenile justice system defaults to privacy, but a South Portland case has frustrated prosecutors, who say the community has a right to know the threats.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event
Maine dipping groups are set to get cold to bring light to domestic abuse survivors in a Sunday, Feb. 11, fundraising event for Finding Our Voices. The dips will take place in waterways all across Maine and throughout the day, with participating groups choosing their own place as well as time. Details can be found […]
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Racist letter sent to South Portland DEI director came from known white supremacist
Ryan Murdough, who lives in New Hampshire and is the founder of the New England White Network, sent an email to Mohammed Albehadli last month that prompted him to fear for his safety and resign his post.