Conrad John Robert Beaupre, 95, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 at the Newton Center in Sanford. There are no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary’s Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells. Burial will follow in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells. Arrangements are […]
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TA coach: Olympics trip best I have ever made
SACO — Thornton Academy girls track and field coach George Mendros has been to five Track & Field World Championships as a fan. Yet those five trips couldn’t prepare Mendros for what he experienced at the Olympics in London. “It was more than I expected it to be,” said Mendros. With the games taking place […]
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FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County hosted its fourth annual Backyard Locavore Day in Falmouth and surrounding communities on Aug. 11. Locavore Day is designed to educate the public about do-it-yourself strategies for becoming a locavore, who is someone who eats food produced locally. Every year more and more people grow, […]
Bath Police Beat: Aug. 17
Arrests 8/5, no time listed. Mickey Gilley, 29, of Dummer Street, was arrested by Officer Jason Aucoin on charges of assault and obstructing the report of a crime or injury. 8/7, no time listed. Michelle Judge, 45, of Middle Street, was arrested on Washington Street by Officer Rick Ross on a charge of violating bail. […]
Cape Elizabeth council approves house demolition, per diem allowance for rescue team
CAPE ELIZABETH — A vacant house near the Thomas Memorial Library will be torn down following a Town Council vote Monday, authorizing the town manager to demolish the house. The demolition of the house at 7 Holman Road will cost about $15,000. The house has been vacant for years and is now uninhabitable due to […]
Home and business damaged in South Portland fire
South Portland Police Sgt. Steve Webster (also the city fire inspector), and Deputy Fire Chief James Wilson view damage caused by an early morning fire at 554 Main St. on Wednesday. The building in the Thornton Heights was destroyed by a fire reported at 4:15 a.m. Fire Chief Kevin Guimond said no one was injured […]
Chebeague Island Police Beat: Aug. 14
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Aug. 6-13.
Gerzofsky nominated for Defense award
BRUNSWICK — Senator Stan Gerzofsky recently called his nomination for the 2012 Defense Community Award (Policymaker/Elected Official of the Year) a “true honor.” The award honors leadership and the creation of partnerships between defense communities and the community at large as well as dedication and commitment to the community as a leader and advocate for defense […]
SMCC gets medical device manufacturing grant
BRUNSWICK — Continuing a long-time tradition of working with local employers to provide workforce training, a grant from the Maine Quality Center will allow Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) to provide training in the growing field of medical device manufacturing. “This is nothing new; we’ve been doing this with a lot of companies like Bath Iron […]
South Portland Police Beat: Aug. 17
Arrests 8/4 at 1:13 a.m. Alyssa R. Frietas, 18, of Cape Elizabeth, was arrested on Waterman Drive by Officer Kevin Sager on a charge of operating without a license. 8/4 at 2:41 a.m. Daniel Lord, 51, of Scarborough, was arrested on Westbrook Street by Officer Jeff Levesque on charges of leaving the scene of an […]