Greater Portland Metro, South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit will cut fares from March 1 through Sept. 30 in hopes of getting ridership back to pre-pandemic levels. I don't know which one of you wants to talk about that. Chief Chuck Lovell: Portland city councilors agree to have a developer continue its work in spite of calls for it to wait until November when a measure to mandate smaller shelters could be on the ballot. You can call and leave a message on our dedicated voicemail line at 971-339-8868. After hours of negotiations, police used chemical munitions to force the suspect from the apartment. We want more diversity." 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. Trevor Tyler: Sgt. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Sgt. 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. 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.". Carpets ass a change time the sailings the steamers the Portland Bangor and Machias Steamboat company will go into effect on May 8, after a a a a a Richmond will leave Portland at 10 p. I think that's a really meaningful thing to be able to share and hopefully be able to be a part of. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer. AARP grant funding to add art, lights and greenery to reinvigorate alleys across the city. Chief Chuck Lovell: The Portland Alliance for Good Government wants newly elected at-large member Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef removed. Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process whether by voting or by working the polls themselves. Right now, one of the things that we want to make available, is just that number one interfacing portal that we have. Police Chief Frank Clark asks those "hiding in the shadows to cease the random, cowardly and unwarranted violence against our police officers.". PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two . It's that we're actually going to be able to have the staffing that is necessary to be able in a timely manner, vet all of these new applicants, of which we are still getting many, in a quicker fashion, which will be because that will then matriculate into officers that are being able to be put on the street much sooner than otherwise would be possible. Building, transportation, maintenance, and sewer projects. What did you start doing first? Published April 4, 2022. The group wants new shelters capped at 50 beds and is working to put a question before voters in November. The vote was held this month, but the Portland Museum of Art has asked the National Labor Relations Board to review its decision allowing gallery ambassadors to decide whether to unionize. Trevor Tyler: I think it matters to me. May 9, at the n. F. Gold smut farm. . 4. Five individual properties have been listed as historic landmarks, however. It's just going to take a little while to develop that help. Sgt. 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. The use of a third-party arbiter to address student complaints and giving students more voice in the culture and climate at their schools are two vital components of the district's plan, they say. McCoy was arrested and charged with Operating Under the . Maine State Chamber of Commerce changes leadership first time in three decades. There are a dozen companies in the state, including two in Portland, that offer tours that allow the public an opportunity to try their hand at lobstering. I'm glad you both are here today because I think you both bring a lot of knowledge. With size comes opportunity. And they're going to play a necessary role in helping develop those officers that are going to be coming and staffing the street. The C. Love Baking Academy, an offshoot of the C. Love Cookie Project, has trained women in the art of baking. At 4:59 p.m. police ended the standoff and made two arrests. The 266-unit, 18 story, 180,000-square-foot building will go up on the site of a small plaza behind the U.S. Post Office at the corner of Federal and Temple streets. Theres a map for that, Letter: Ex-Marine sacrificed to wokeism, New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm, More men Man Up to Cancer with growing support group, Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says, Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing, Mt. EMERGENCIES: 911 General #: 207-874-8575 Anonymous Tip Line: 874-8584 Text PPDME+your tip. But we did have a recent city council vote. The 70 student nurses have been trained to help at vaccine clinics at the Maine Mall, York Hospital and Greater Portland Health. Chief Chuck Lovell: Trevor Tyler: Sgt. Adult Arrest Feb3 to Feb10, 2/13/2023. Salary ranges $75k-$107k +pay incentives. Terri Wallo-Strauss: SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport. The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work. We have to have the right amount of coaches. Percival Baxter to forever be a place for recreation and education programs and a sanctuary for birds. The popular Portland music venue, hit hard by the pandemic, will reopen this fall, 20 months after it last hosted a live show. Business. Terri Wallo-Strauss: I think size is a difference for us, as well. To be able to start moving forward as opposed to start jumping, you want to have vision of where we want to go and I think all of us want to get back to a place where we're fully staffed and on a regular basis. Well, I think the first thing was just take an assessment of where we were at. Trevor Tyler: You're actually having that personal contact and that personal touch that we're going to bring and that's what's going to set us apart, is that you're not just going to come and be a number you're going to come and you're going to be a part of the bureau family. Maine author/illustrators Ryan T. Higgins and Chris Van Dusen will appear in a Draw Off July 17 at Congress Square Park. Thanks for doing this. Op 80's quoted quite often right now, right? Portland Police Beat: Jan. 4-10 Arrests 1/5 at 4 a.m. Alicia Farrar, 31, address unlisted, on Parris Street on charges of assault and violation of conditional release. Kevin Allen: As DPSST has their staffing issues, budget issues, and they have to accommodate the whole state, they're really seeing some pressure on having classes, rolling out full classes to get folks in and through the academy. A lot of our calls that we go to, there's hardship and there are things that are uncertain, but goal and our hope is always for reconciliation and is for hope for the next part of every person's life. See something we could improve onthis page? The only. I think honesty is the best way forward. Ma'am. Sgt. Fatal overdoses this year are on track to exceed 2020's, and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be making matters worse. Sgt. In-person visits have been suspended, but homebound seniors benefit from weekly wellness calls, The Opportunity Alliance says. Address: Congress Street, Portland, ME, USA. Rockin' Horse Stables. Sgt. I think some of the things you'll see us rolling out this year will continue to show that. Kevin Allen: We always end our podcast by embracing our stereotypes and chief, I'm not going to ask you what your favorite donut is, I know it's jelly. A lot of the things that we've done in the last 10 years have really moved us forward in 21st century policing. Portland Police Beat: July 31 7/22 at midnight. We receive a lot of questions about our recruitment and hiring efforts and our plans to build a bureau back up in regard to staffing. 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. The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners. Jonathan Alas, 27, was charged with murder in the death of Christopher Godin, 58, following an incident on Friday at around 7 p.m., police said. Yeah and that's important. Nice lead-in chief. One of our nighttime janitors just found this guy." Troop G Weekly Report - 01/30/2023 - 02/05/2023. Contact him at thewestendnews@gmail.com. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Add Rating Anonymously. There's a variety of things that I think are really incredible about this job. I don't even want to go there, but Trevor I'm so curious what your favorite donut is. The Vikings' season came to an end with a 47-35 loss to Portland in the Class AA North boys basketball . 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. Sgt. All rights reserved by The West End News, 795 Congress St., Portland, ME 04102, Police Beat Portland Police use chemicals in State St standoff. Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the 'shared governance' that exists now. Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County's federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority. A high school student has been charged after striking a 10-year-old boy with an SUV on Tuesday morning in South Portland. Six other states have implemented the devices that allow for the anonymous surrender of a newborn. "Active transportation" projects, needed most by rural residents, are under consideration. I think it's really necessary, right? At 2:38 a.m. the University of Maine Police Department (UMPD) was called to the first floor of Somerset Hall due to suspicion of drug use. About 100 Portland Public Schools employees would see their pay rate bumped up to $18 per hour. To host a limited number of shows, organizers must first receive Westbrook Planning Board approval of a noise plan, ensure they have enough employees and find available performing artists. An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark. As an Afterschool Alliance ambassador, Barrett Takesian will study ways to increase access to programs throughout the state. Written by on 27 febrero, 2023. 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. Thank you for your interest in the Maine State Police. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Chief Chuck Lovell: The attack comes just days after members of the Maine chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) called [] Trevor Tyler: But then we need to go to places where we know that we have a high likelihood of success, colleges, military places, the people that are looking for the next step in their life. Tr. Trevor Tyler: Again, I don't think people are in the weeds and really understand how long our training process is and what's involved. A Woodfords Congregational Church task force recommends selling part of the building to Community Housing of Maine for senior housing. People involved Tyre Nichols. View Actual Score Check Background This is me - Control Profile Are you Richard Cox? USL to Portland is looking into the feasibility of using two city-owned sites, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Preble Field by Back Cove, as the location for a professional soccer stadium. Some members of the nurses union, which formed in April, argue rolling back protections puts them at an increased risk. Sgt. The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park. Milton was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail. Police are not disclosing how Godin died. Trevor Tyler: Well, you open the door to training there. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result. "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. Give website feedback. Sgt. And I think, here locally, Portland is the place to do it. The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday. We hope this provides some good information. We want to expand our efforts, but not lose sight of the fact that we do want people from the community working here, as well. Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election. Bureau/Office. Required fields are marked *. 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." Request these services online or call 503-823-4000, Relay Service:711. Chief Chuck Lovell: After an influx of rats, neighbors are looking for the city's help in eradicating rats from their neighborhood. 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. In a separate incident on Saturday, October 16th, at about 7:26 a.m., officers responded to 49 Wharf Street for a report of a burglary. The property between Stevens and Forest avenues was deeded to the city by Gov. The victim, a 47-year-old Portland woman, reported that while in a portable toilet in Deering Oaks Park she had been punched in the face several times then sexually assaulted. 2/21/2023. Opportunities posted to governmentjobs.com. Richard D Cox. Chief Chuck Lovell: Maine school districts have come to different conclusions. 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The clinic will be open two days a week and serve 500 people a day to start. Sgt. 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. The daily crime log is always yesterday's complete arrest log, courtesy of the Multnomah County Sheriff. Jennifer Newendyke. A planned expansion would include two additional squash courts, a cafe, community kitchen and space to hold meetings, lectures, potlucks or open mike nights. Jos Ivn Sabau Torrelo, a fifth-grade teacher in Lyseth Elementary School's Spanish Immersion program, won the Ministry of Education, Embassy of Spain's 2021 Teacher of the Year award for a detective game he created for his students. And I think come into this work and thinking about the service piece is key and we have an enforcement role that's for sure, but there's a service component to it. This is the City of Portland, Maine Fire Department feed. The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn't give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn't found for more than four months after they reported him missing. The moratorium prevents the approval of any new homeless shelters in Bayside for up to 180 days, but won't impact those already operating. Woo the love of your life with a trip to the Rockin' Horse Stables. The First Parish Church is looking for a new minister for the first time in more than a decade. Rockin' Horse Stables. The pandemic has meant Rippleffect's Cow Island is off limits, forcing the Portland-based organization to shift its programming. On May 17th, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Portland Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Brighton Avenue, near the intersection of St. John Street, in which a moped struck and killed a pedestrian. PORTLAND, Maine The death of a Portland man on Friday evening has been ruled a homicide, and an arrest has been made in the case. I think the best thing that we can do to people that are coming into this profession is let them know, "Heads up. EDMONTON, AB Pavel Zacha scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the league-leading Boston Bruins beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Monday night for their seventh straight win. And that brings me to you Trevor. Sgt. The housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect. Trevor, joinportlandpolice.com. Public Info Log Jan20 to Jan27. Trevor Tyler: Most Wanted. : Westbrook art installation hopes to evoke them, Small park causes big disagreement in Portland, I-295 closure in Portland rescheduled for April, Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic, New owner of Gather in Yarmouth plans to keep cozy neighborhood vibe, Councilor wants city to regularly recognize indigenous people who lived in Westbrook, Westbrook-Windham rail trail moves forward, Tradition or relic? As of publication, Police made no charges in connection to the incident. We want to ensure that your body is in good working order and are able to physically do the demands of the job. Trevor Tyler: Trevor Tyler: Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Yes. We now have the funding for more officers, but it is going to take time to be able to hire, train, equip, and get them out to the street. Krista Cole, who also owns Sur Lie in Portland, will continue to offer dishes made with local ingredients. Shameless plug, our cadet program was one of the most influential things that brought me here. After an autopsy on Satuday, the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta ruled the death a homicide. I believe that we are on the precipice of a skyrocketing effect, especially in the city of Portland. And if we are trying to go and buy a pair of shoes, we don't get to just go into a store and purchase the pair of shoes. Portland Police said a recent spike in violent crime in the city is creating a sense of lawlessness for officers on the job. LOW HIGH. Chief, there's also an expectation that we build a diverse workforce, as well. Mary Vertz and her group Casco Bay Cleanup Project receive ecomaine's eco-Excellence award for their successful efforts. We believe that maybe this child belongs in our hotel, but we don't know. Terri Wallo-Strauss: I'm listening. Distribution logistics has led to a drastic drop in eligible students receiving the meals in Portland. Click here to download. I think we have to be mindful of places and arenas and relationships too, that we can leverage to find diversity. I love it. I think right now the important message for folks is this is not the easiest time to come into this profession, but it might be one of the most important times to be in this profession because there's a lot of change occurring now and on the horizon. We are ready and willing and excited for you to come be a part of this team and see exactly why so many of us want to do this day in and day out. Terri Wallo-Strauss: Sgt. Trevor Tyler: You're welcome. 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. The Bureau lost about 170 sworn members since July 2020, and that was due to retirements and resignations. We don't know what every day brings to us and that's one of the best and biggest appeals to this job is that one day will never look like the next. Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca and marine geologist Peter Slovinsky will hold a public conversation on how coastal communities can be more resilient to climate change.