PORTLAND — When Gov. Paul LePage signed a bill on July 1 legalizing the sale and use of consumer fireworks, towns around the state had six months to decide whether to enact their own restrictions. For some elected officials, it was easy: maintain the status quo, which outlawed consumer fireworks and stores that sell them. […]
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SMCC math professor wins national award
Florence Chambers came to SMCC in 2001 and has taught at colleges throughout the Northeast and Midwest for 43 years.
Falmouth Police Beat: Dec. 27
Arrests 12/22 at 6:12 p.m. Frederick R. Dyer, 41, of Longwoods Road, was arrested on Earle Street by Officer Stephen Hamilton on a warrant. Summonses 12/12 at 12:43 a.m. William W. Langan, 19, of Omaha, Neb., was issued a summons on Route 1 by Officer Lucas Hallett on charges of criminal mischief, failure to report […]
Freeport police Beat: Dec. 27
Arrests 12/22 at 10:09 a.m. Sheldan Lappala, 24, of Hillside Avenue, Sabattus, was arrested by Officer Paul Chenevert on South Freeport Road on a warrant. Summonses 12/19 at 5:10 p.m. Shannon L. Vickerson, 28, of Vickerson Hill Road, was issued a summons by Officer Keith Norris on Vickerson Hill Road on a charge of operating […]
North 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 […]
Cape Elizabeth Community Services holding open basketball program
CAPE ELIZABETH – Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to exercise and have some fun! Lose those holiday pounds by running on a regulation court and shooting hoops at the Cape Elizabeth Community Services’ open basketball program. All abilities are welcome and high school students and adults of all ages are invited to […]
Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 27
Arrests 12/21 at 10:26 p.m. A 15-year-old boy, of Yarmouth, was arrested by Officer Micheal Vogel on John Howland Drive on a charge of domestic violence assault. Summonses 12/24 at 1:28 a.m. Emma L. Tureff, 18, of Sea Meadows Lane, was issued a summons by Officer Micheal Pierce on West Elm Street on a charge […]
North Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 27
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 19-25. Fire calls 12/19 at 1:07 p.m. Department business, West Pownal Road. 12/21 at 1:48 p.m. Fire/medical emergency on Sweeter Road. 12/24 at 4:29 p.m. Fire alarm on Snow Hook Trail. 12/25 at 4 p.m. Structural fire on Prince Well Road. 12/25 at 5:05 p.m. Vehicle […]
Chebeague Island Police Beat: Dec. 27
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 19-26.
Cumberland Police Beat: Dec. 27
Arrests 12/18 at 12:42 a.m. Brian Restuccia, 33, of Island Pond Road, was arrested by Officer Ryan Martin on Foreside Road on a charge of operating under the influence and issued a summons on a charge of sale or use of drug paraphernalia. Summonses 12/16 at 8:29 p.m. Ernest Frederick Kimball, 34, of Stroudwater Street, […]