BRUNSWICK — Arthur L. “Snuffy” St. Pierre, 99, died Dec. 26 at Freeport Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1912 in Brunswick and was the son of Dosithee and Phelonise Theberge St. Pierre. He attended St. John’s School in Brunswick and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Oct. 14, 1950, […]
2011
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US police fatalities up 13 percent in 2011
Across the nation, 173 officers died in the line of duty, up 13 percent from 153 in 2010, according to numbers from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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Robert Davi Colfer, 84
BRUNSWICK — Robert David Colfer, 84, died surrounded by his family from complications of a heart attack on Dec. 24 at Mid Coast Hospital. He was born at his family’s home near Augusta on Oct. 15, 1927 to David C. and Marion (Fierling) Colfer. In 1946 he graduated from Cony High School and entered the […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
South Sports Roundup
Portland YMCA offering swim assessment The Greater Portland YMCA Pine Tree Swim Club is holding an open swim assessment and information sessions. Everyone swims, everyone wins. The Club is where Olympic gold medalist Ian Crocker got his start. FMI, 712-9609, 874-1111, or [email protected]. Maine Elite Lacrosse offerings Maine Elite Lacrosse is offering a range of […]
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Russell G. Bernier, 92
BRUNSWICK — Russell G. Bernier, 92, died Dec. 24 at Mid Coast Senior Center. Born on April 28, 1919 in Brunswick, he was the son of Joseph and Albertine (Fortin) Bernier. He grew up in Brunswick, graduating from Brunswick High School in 1937, where he was a member of the traveling ice hockey team that […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Celebrating everyday miracles
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – Miracles are often described as amazing and larger than life, cases of divine intervention that suspend the laws of nature and make the impossible possible. But miracles happen every day, right in our own backyards. A one-eyed owl shows a remarkable will to live of the coast of Maine, a Raymond man’s […]
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Celebrating everyday miracles
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – Miracles are often described as amazing and larger than life, cases of divine intervention that suspend the laws of nature and make the impossible possible. But miracles happen every day, right in our own backyards. A one-eyed owl shows a remarkable will to live of the coast of Maine, a Raymond man’s […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Dec. 28
Arrests There were no arrests reported from Dec. 20-26. Summonses 12/24 at 2:45 p.m. Carey Gregor, 20, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons by Officer David Galvan on Spurwink Avenue on a charge of possession of marijuana. Fire calls 12/20 at 8:48 p.m. Odor investigation on Two Lights Road. 12/21 at 7:33 a.m. Vehicle […]
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Body found in Brunswick remains unidentified
BRUNSWICK — Police are still trying to identify a dead man found in the woods off Bath Road last week. The man, estimated to be between 50 and 70 years old, was discovered by someone walking along railroad tracks just after noon on Thursday, Dec. 22. According to detective Sgt. Martin Rinaldi, the body was […]
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Second Westbrook school budget forum set
WESTBROOK – For the second time in two months, the school district will solicit public input and offer information at a public forum next week on the upcoming budget. The district’s first forum, held Dec. 1, happened just before School Superintendent Marc Gousse revealed he and the School Committee were considering closing Prides Corner School, […]