BRUNSWICK — A Merrymeeting Road man was arrested for allegedly stabbing someone in the neck with a pair of scissors. Police said witnesses and the victim reported that Roger Walker, 46, stabbed 43-year-old David Grant on Monday at 9:23 p.m. at 101 Merrymeeting Road. Officers found Walker nearby and arrested him on a charge of […]
March 2012
Autopsy confirms Vt. prep school teacher was killed
Police did not say whether they had a suspect in their sights. Detectives returned Tuesday to the area where Melissa Jenkins’ body was found to collect more evidence.
Video: Researchers use spider silk to stop bullets
Scientists helping to make a bio-art installation have created a bulletproof skin.
Brunswick man charged with scissor stabbing
Police arrest Roger Walker, 46, on charges of elevated aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing David Grant, 43, of Brunswick.
Northern School Notebook: March 28
Local students make Dean’s List The following students have made the Dean’s List at their respective college or university. Cumberland DePaul University: Sawyer Hopps. Gettysburg College: Andrew Monthey. Tufts University: Erin Coonahan, Jessie Thorup and Rachel Hawkins. Wheaton College: Christopher Thomas and Kirsten Russell. Falmouth Clarkson University: Douglas B. Staples. Springfield College: Douglas Nickerson. Stonehill […]
Doris B. Hooper, 86: Loyal, dedicated and hard working
NORTH YARMOUTH — Doris B. Hooper, 86, died on March 21 with her family by her side. She was born in Long Branch, N.J. on Oct. 5, 1925, to Susan and Henry Bennett, with whom she had a great and loving relationship. She was educated in Red Bank, N.J. schools and graduated from Red Bank High […]
Rev. Paul Anthony Rodrigues, 79
YARMOUTH — The Rev. Paul Anthony Rodrigues, 79, died at Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on March 18 after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 1, 1933, in Brockton, Mass., to Ambrose and Edith Rodrigues. He was the husband of the late Agnes T. Rodrigues. He graduated from the Zion Bible Institute in East […]
Bridgton man pleads guilty in Mass. highway death
Jeremy Gardner is scheduled to be sentenced today on charges including vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Northern Meetings: March 29 to April 4
Falmouth Mon. 4/2 7 p. m. Conservation Commission THTue. 4/3 6:30 p.m. Planning Board THTue. 4/3 7 p.m. School Board New Elementary SchoolWed. 4/4 4 p.m. Falmouth Economic Improvement Committee TH Freeport Thu. 3/29 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Commission THMon. 4/2 7 p.m. Board of Appeals THMon. 4/2 7 p.m. Library Board Freeport Community LibraryWed. 4/4 […]
Cumberland council to vote again on impact fees
CUMBERLAND — While it unanimously approved changes on Monday to a growth ordinance, the Town Council will vote again on amendments to an impact fee ordinance. The council also tabled to its April 9 meeting a vote on the fiscal 2013 budget, to allow more time to complete its budget review. After more than an […]