FALMOUTH — In their first caucus since the election, town councilors Monday unanimously elected Councilor Teresa Pierce chairwoman and Councilor Faith Varney vice chairwoman. Committee appointments were Varney and Councilors Bonny Rodden and Will Armitage, Finance; Councilors Tony Payne, Fred Chase and Chris Orestis, Appointments; Rodden, Armitage and Payne, Community Development, and Chase, Varney and […]
2011
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Brunswick police beat: June 23
Arrests 6/17 at 11:19 p.m. Jacob Lane Harrison, 21, of Middlesex Road, Topsham, was arrested by Officer Kristian Oberg on Lincoln Street on charges of operating under the influence and probation violation. 6/18 at 3:17 p.m. Vincent Nickolas Oppedisano, 42, of Pleasant Hill Road, was arrested by Officer Gretchen Paxton on Pleasant Hill Road on […]
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After 16 years on the run, Boston mobster ‘Whitey’ Bulger arrested
LOS ANGELES – James “Whitey” Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” list for his alleged role in 19 murders, has been captured near Los Angeles after living on the run for 16 years, authorities said Wednesday. Santa Monica Police Sgt. Rudy Flores said his agency was informed of the arrest […]
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One-third of Afghan war forces to pull out
Obama’s withdrawal of the 33,000 ‘surge’ troops by next summer is faster than military chiefs wanted but slower than his political allies were hoping for.
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History at the helm
Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ Nina and Pinta sailing ships arrive in South Portland, where visitors are welcome to come aboard.
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Mayday! Danger lurks at every turn
Most firefighters’ deaths happen when they become trapped or disoriented. A very realistic fire department exercise on Wednesday put firefighters in situations where they must call for help.
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NHL Notebook: Thomas adds Vezina to his trophy case
LAS VEGAS – Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas has a second Vezina Trophy to go with his recent Stanley Cup title. Thomas earned top NHL honors on Wednesday after a stellar season that culminated in the championship. He set an NHL record for save percentage when he finished at .938, surpassing Dominik Hasek’s .937 set […]
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Things looking up for Sea Dogs
Portland wins its third straight and pitcher Alex Wilson continues to make a case for a promotion.
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Sports Digest
BASEBALL SteepleCats put up a pair of big innings to beat Mainers in rain-shortened game The North Adams SteepleCats broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the fourth inning and added four runs in the fifth Wednesday night to beat the Sanford Mainers 9-3 in a rain-shortened, five-inning New England Collegiate Baseball League game […]
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Sea Scouts master the skills of camping at sea
A marine version of the Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts discover ‘hard work and character growth.’