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"Love Knows No Boundaries!"
Volume 9, Number 25 Portland, Maine
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Volume 9, Number 25 Portland, Maine
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
West End Community Action Network
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"I don't know what it's for. I think they're trying to get me housebroken."
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Counseling
Counseling services
provided for adults,
children, and
couples. Most
insurances and
MaineCare accepted.
James E. Douglas,
LCPC 207-210-2232
Counseling services
provided for adults,
children, and
couples. Most
insurances and
MaineCare accepted.
James E. Douglas,
LCPC 207-210-2232
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City Drops Plan for
West End Parking
Restrictions
Several unrestricted parking areas in the
West End are going to remain that way.
The City's Department of Public
Services wass considering the imposition
of two-hour, 9am to 5pm, parking
restrictions on Spruce Street and Clark
Street, from Pine Street to Spring Street.
However, about a dozen neighborhood
residents notified West End City
Councilor David Marshall that they
would like the parking to remain as it is.
Residents of the area are able to obtain a
free residential parking sticker. This
sticker, displayed on the vehicle's rear
windshield, exempts their vehicles from
time limit restrictions.
West End Parking
Restrictions
Several unrestricted parking areas in the
West End are going to remain that way.
The City's Department of Public
Services wass considering the imposition
of two-hour, 9am to 5pm, parking
restrictions on Spruce Street and Clark
Street, from Pine Street to Spring Street.
However, about a dozen neighborhood
residents notified West End City
Councilor David Marshall that they
would like the parking to remain as it is.
Residents of the area are able to obtain a
free residential parking sticker. This
sticker, displayed on the vehicle's rear
windshield, exempts their vehicles from
time limit restrictions.
Wrong Way
Driver Snarls
Rush Hour Traffic
A driver going the wrong way down
State Street at about 5:30 PM on
February 1st caused a three-car
accident in the intersection of State
Street and Park Avenue. Residents
reported a loud crash, however, police
say there were no serious injuries in
the Monday evening mishap.
Driver Snarls
Rush Hour Traffic
A driver going the wrong way down
State Street at about 5:30 PM on
February 1st caused a three-car
accident in the intersection of State
Street and Park Avenue. Residents
reported a loud crash, however, police
say there were no serious injuries in
the Monday evening mishap.
Police Looking
into Old Port
"Attack"
Alleged Victim Never
Said He Was Attacked
Portland police are investigating an
incident in the Old Port on Saturday
night that was described by a local
newspaper as an "attack" on a 24-
year-old Portland man.
A story in the Portland Daily Sun
alleging an attack in the Old Port last
weekend used words like "beating"
and "assault." The victim, 24-year-
old Najmeldin Arbab, is cooperating
with police, but his version of
whatever occurred in the early
morning hours on Saturday, January
30th, does not coincide with the
story’s description.
Police were mystified when called
by a reporter on February 1st
seeking information on the incident.
They had nothing in their logs that
bore any resemblance to what they
were being told about the "attack"
and wuat the story described as the
"stunned" Sudanese community.
Police were shocked to see the front
page article that hit the stands
Tuesday, February 2nd, because
they knew nothing about such a
violent incident. Arbab has told
police he’d had "a couple of beers,"
he was alone, and walking to his
car. The next thing he remembers is
being on the ground and being
transported to Maine Medical Center
by MEDCU. He said he doesn’t
know what happened to cause him
to be on the ground.
The police investigation has
disclosed that a 911 call was made
around 1:20 AM requesting
assistance for what was
characterized as a possible overdose.
The caller would not give a name,
and police responded to what was
posted as a medical call.
The responding officer arrived at the
scene and summoned MEDCU, even
though Arbab said he didn’t want
medical treatment. Police stayed
with him until he was on his way to
the hospital. There was no indication
of an assault at that point and Arbab
never stated he had been attacked.
Detectives who interviewed Arbab at
the hospital on February 2nd
reported that he was awake, lucid,
and communicating with them.
Police are contacting area businesses
to check any footage that may be
contained on their video cameras
from that night.
Marge Niblock
into Old Port
"Attack"
Alleged Victim Never
Said He Was Attacked
Portland police are investigating an
incident in the Old Port on Saturday
night that was described by a local
newspaper as an "attack" on a 24-
year-old Portland man.
A story in the Portland Daily Sun
alleging an attack in the Old Port last
weekend used words like "beating"
and "assault." The victim, 24-year-
old Najmeldin Arbab, is cooperating
with police, but his version of
whatever occurred in the early
morning hours on Saturday, January
30th, does not coincide with the
story’s description.
Police were mystified when called
by a reporter on February 1st
seeking information on the incident.
They had nothing in their logs that
bore any resemblance to what they
were being told about the "attack"
and wuat the story described as the
"stunned" Sudanese community.
Police were shocked to see the front
page article that hit the stands
Tuesday, February 2nd, because
they knew nothing about such a
violent incident. Arbab has told
police he’d had "a couple of beers,"
he was alone, and walking to his
car. The next thing he remembers is
being on the ground and being
transported to Maine Medical Center
by MEDCU. He said he doesn’t
know what happened to cause him
to be on the ground.
The police investigation has
disclosed that a 911 call was made
around 1:20 AM requesting
assistance for what was
characterized as a possible overdose.
The caller would not give a name,
and police responded to what was
posted as a medical call.
The responding officer arrived at the
scene and summoned MEDCU, even
though Arbab said he didn’t want
medical treatment. Police stayed
with him until he was on his way to
the hospital. There was no indication
of an assault at that point and Arbab
never stated he had been attacked.
Detectives who interviewed Arbab at
the hospital on February 2nd
reported that he was awake, lucid,
and communicating with them.
Police are contacting area businesses
to check any footage that may be
contained on their video cameras
from that night.
Marge Niblock
Cabbie Punched
in the Nose After
Doing Good Deed
At 6 AM on January 25th, a cab driver
thought a woman was being assaulted by
some males on State Street. He pulled the
cab over and Robin Ann Anderson, 25,
jumped into the vehicle. She then
allegedly punched the cabbie in the nose
and left.
The cabbie called police, who were able
to apprehend Ms. Anderson nearby.
When they ran a check on her it was
discovered that she had four active
warrants for her arrest. She was arrested
and charged with assault, for her attack
of the cab driver.
-Marge Niblock
in the Nose After
Doing Good Deed
At 6 AM on January 25th, a cab driver
thought a woman was being assaulted by
some males on State Street. He pulled the
cab over and Robin Ann Anderson, 25,
jumped into the vehicle. She then
allegedly punched the cabbie in the nose
and left.
The cabbie called police, who were able
to apprehend Ms. Anderson nearby.
When they ran a check on her it was
discovered that she had four active
warrants for her arrest. She was arrested
and charged with assault, for her attack
of the cab driver.
-Marge Niblock
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Harris Auction
Raises $9,166
The first annual R. Steve Harris
Memorial Charity Auction on
December 6th raised $9,166 for the
"Kids for Christmas" holiday fund
drive to provide toys, clothing and
other gifts for eighteen local families
and forty-eight children. The
proceeds of the auction also went
toward local homeless shelters.
Auctioneer Lou McNally flew into
town from Florida to take part in the
event. Volunteers donated and filled
backpacks with hats, gloves,
scarves, and other necessities. Local
social workers provided personalized
gift lists to the charity's volunteer
shoppers, who bought, sorted and
wrapped all the packages.
Harris, who died last year, started
Harris Charities twenty years ago
with his wife Rosie. The couple ran
Ruski's in the West End for many
years, and Rosie still own the Old
Port pub that bears her name, where
the auction is held.
Raises $9,166
The first annual R. Steve Harris
Memorial Charity Auction on
December 6th raised $9,166 for the
"Kids for Christmas" holiday fund
drive to provide toys, clothing and
other gifts for eighteen local families
and forty-eight children. The
proceeds of the auction also went
toward local homeless shelters.
Auctioneer Lou McNally flew into
town from Florida to take part in the
event. Volunteers donated and filled
backpacks with hats, gloves,
scarves, and other necessities. Local
social workers provided personalized
gift lists to the charity's volunteer
shoppers, who bought, sorted and
wrapped all the packages.
Harris, who died last year, started
Harris Charities twenty years ago
with his wife Rosie. The couple ran
Ruski's in the West End for many
years, and Rosie still own the Old
Port pub that bears her name, where
the auction is held.
