SCARBOROUGH — George Arthur Robinson, 88, died on Jan. 8 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a year of declining health. Born in Cumberland on Feb. 14, 1923, he was a son of Lydia and Fred Robinson. He attended local schools, graduating from Greely Institute. He was in college when he was drafted and served […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 11
Arrests 12/31 at 2:57 a.m. Dustin Carroll, 23, of Scarborough, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Patricia Maynard on a charge of operating under the influence and on a warrant. 1/1 at 4:34 a.m. Mark Bowman, 24, of Portland, was arrested on Western Avenue by Officer Kevin Theriault on a charge of operating under the […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Jan. 11
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 2 – 6. Summonses 1/2 at 10:07 a.m. William S. Spear, 28, of Hill Street, Portland, was issued a summons on County Road by Officer Michael Beeler on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 1/2 at 4:19 p.m. Haily L. Googins, 19, of Webb […]
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Anna E. Courson, 97: Proud of her Franco-American heritage, had a way with children
BRUNSWICK — Anna E. Courson, 97, died in her sleep on Dec. 28, just days after celebrating what she called her “best Christmas ever” with family and friends. Born in Soldier Pond on July 9, 1914, Courson was the 13th of 15 children born to Willie and Vitaline Levesque Bouchard. A bright and ambitious child, […]
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Mary Louise Ketchum, 81
BIDDEFORD — Mary Louise Ketchum, 81, formerly of West Bath, died on Dec. 31 at St. Andre Health Care facility in Biddeford. She was the daughter of William H. and Anna Pearl Ketchum of West Bath. She was predeceased by her parents and older brother William H. Ketchum Jr. She is survived by her brothers […]
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Ford recalls 450,426 minivans and SUVs
In the case of the 2001 and 2002 Escape, corroded electrical connectors could lead to a fire. Ford advises owners to park the vehicles outdoors until parts become available.
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Watchdog says IRS overwhelmed by cheats
The report comes just days after the IRS estimated that people and companies underpaid their taxes by $385 billion last year.
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan.11
Arrests 1/6 at 3:53 a.m. Ashley Marie Smith, 23, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Rory Diffin on Lydon Lane on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, burglary of a motor vehicle and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 1/3 at 12:42 a.m. Bradley Dickinson, 18, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued […]
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Strawberry Creek sunset
The sun sets over Strawberry Creek in Harpswell, just beyond the Town Offices, on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
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Dead man identified by Brunswick police
BRUNSWICK — The Police Department has identified the man found dead in the woods off Bath Road on Dec. 22, 2011. Raymond Graebe, 79, of Brunswick, was determined to have committed suicide, according to the state medical examiner’s office. According to detective Sgt. Martin Rinaldi, Graebe had been terminally ill with cancer. The case was […]