Environmentalists worry decision made in Canada could impact Maine

Submitted by Tim Goff on Friday, March 7th, 8:24 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- On Thursday afternoon, the Canadian National Energy Board ruled in favor of a project that will allow tar sands oil to flow east from Alberta Provence to Montreal, Quebec.

Environmental groups in Maine believe the decision paves the way for energy companies to seek to have tar sands oil flow from Canada to Casco Bay via the Portland Montreal Pipeline.

"Up until this point, the line that comes from Alberta down towards the New England border has not been able to carry tar sands," explained Lisa Pohlmann, executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. "So it is literally now at our doorstep."

While environmentalists believe the operators of the Portland Montreal Pipeline will now push to reverse its flow and pump tar sands oil onto ships docked in South Portland, and on to refineries around the world, a company spokesman says that is not the case.

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Six Maine men arrested for drug trafficking

Submitted by hlilly on Friday, March 7th, 1:48 pm

Maine Drug Enforcement Agency

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Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014, 10:18am

"THE PORTLAND BOAT SHOW" at the Portland Sports Complex on March 6th through March 9th, 2014. The facility is conveniently located at 512 Warren Avenue, just off exit 48 of the Maine Turnpike. This venue will feature plenty of free on-site parking and the largest display area of any of the local boat shows, with exhibits including center console & walkaround fishing boats, bowriders, cuddy cabins, cruisers, pontoon boats, wakeboard boats, and tournament ski boats.

HOURS
Thursday 3/6 12pm - 8pm
Friday 3/7 10am - 8pm
Saturday 3/8 10am - 8pm
Sunday 3/9 10am - 5pm

ADMISSION
Adults: $8
Children (6-12 years): $3
Under 6 FREE

FMI: http://www.theportlandboatshow.com/

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The Avett Brothers play in Portland

Submitted by kyearout on Tuesday, March 4th, 7:18 am

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Behind the scenes of the Avett Brothers

Submitted by kyearout on Tuesday, March 4th, 5:58 am

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Westbrook hosts forum following student suspension controversy

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Monday, March 3rd, 11:24 pm

WESTBROOK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Westbrook school officials held a public forum Monday night to address possible changes to the student code of conduct policy as it relates to underage drinking.

Last October, 30 student athletes were suspended for underage drinking. Several of those suspensions were lifted, and the students were able to play in a playoff football game.

An outside investigation and report released last month found there were several factors that influenced the controversy, including unclear language in the student code of conduct policy that led to gray areas and room for interpretation.

The report also took issue with the conduct of parents, school board members, and other members of the administration.

It suggested parents were pressuring school officials, and those officials were deflecting responsibility.

Principal Jon Ross said the process to recommend policy changes has already started.

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Westbrook school board member files claim against city

Submitted by Chris Rose on Monday, March 3rd, 7:33 pm

WESTBROOK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A school board member in Westbrook has informed the city she intends to file a lawsuit naming the city and a police officer.

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