Falmouth seniors Ryan Rogers (center) and John Roberts (right) along with their teammates celebrate a long-awaited Class B championship Friday night in Bangor, following the Yachtsmen’s 72-65 overtime win over Camden Hills. More in sports, page ?
March 2010
South Portland parents unnerved by plan to close Mahoney Middle School
SOUTH PORTLAND — About 25 parents urged the School Board Monday night to use caution when considering the superintendent’s proposal to move to a consolidated middle school. South Portland currently has two middle schools, one more than is recognized by the state funding formula causing local taxpayers to pay more for education. Superintendent of Schools […]
Northern Meetings: March 4 – 10
Falmouth Thu. 3/4 8:15 p.m. Ordinance Committee TH Mon. 3/8 7 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 3/10 4 p.m. Recycling Committee PW Wed. 3/10 6 p.m. Community Development Committee TH Cumberland Thu. 3/4 6:30 p.m. Cumberland Town Center Advisory Committee TH Mon. 3/8 7 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 3/10 6 p.m. Val Halla Board […]
Red Claws come to Yarmouth
Maine Red Claws assistant coach Mike Precopio, basketball operations assistant Joe Boylan and former Oklahoma State standout standout Terrel Harris conducted a basketball clinic for Yarmouth hoopsters last month.
Freeport Project Review Board to hold public hearing on Bow Street Market development
FREEPORT — The Project Review Board will hold a public hearing Wednsday, March 10 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans submitted by Frost Gully LLC to build a 15,000-square-foot Bow Street Market, four apartments, and the extension of School Street to Bow Street. This is a final approval, and the public is invited to attend. […]
North Sports Roundup
Falmouth Little League player evaluations upcoming Player evaluations for the Falmouth Little League 2010 season will be held March 9, 10 and 11 at the Falmouth Middle School gym. All players ages 9-12 (except returning Majors players) are required to attend and bring sneakers and a glove. All players must pre-register at falmouthlittleleague.net, prior to […]
South Portland Police Beat: March 4
Arrests 2/20 at 12:02 a.m. Keith Wolcott, 29, of Greenland, N.H., was arrested on Philbrook Avenue by Officer James Fahey on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 2/20 at 2:32 p.m. Thomas Huff, 39, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Adam Howard on charges of theft by unauthorized taking and possession or […]
Cumberland commission seeks volunteers for vernal pool survey
CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Lands and Conservation Commission is looking for volunteers to assist an ongoing survey to identify the town’s significant vernal pools. Paul Weiss, a member of the commission and coordinator of the project, said the project began last spring and benefited from a grant through the National Audubon Society and the Toyota automobile […]
Auction and concert to benefit Freeport Historical Society
FREEPORT — To help raise money for the Freeport Historical Society, Grammy award-winning pianist Paul Sullivan will perform a benefit concert at the Freeport Community Center. Christina White, executive director of the Historical Society, said Sullivan is a soloist, member of a jazz trio and the Paul Winter Consort. She said Sullivan is thrilled to perform […]
Biddeford moving forward
BIDDEFORD — Most National Hockey Leagues have trouble cobbling two or three fully functional forward lines (we’re looking at you, Bruins) much less four of them. And at the high school level, a strong second line is a coach’s luxury. So the fact that Biddeford bench boss Rich Reissfelder can throw four forward units at […]