Arrests 12/23 at 7:12 p.m. Peggi J. Conners, 38, of Foye Road, Wiscasset, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Matthew Moorehouse on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 12/26 at 4:35 p.m. Noelle L. Fochler, 26, of Arcadia Street, Portland, was issued a summons at Mallett Drive and Main Street […]
2013
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Falmouth Police Beat: Jan 3
Arrests 12/21 at 4:43 a.m. Ashley Smith, 23, of Revere Street, Portland was arrested on Surrey Lane by Officer Jeff Pardue on charges of burglary, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, burglary of a motor vehicle and possession and transfer of burglar’s tools. 12/22 2:30 a.m. Rudolph DiMillo, 20, of Deering Run Drive, Portland, was […]
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Carol Cummings Newcomb, 73
YARMOUTH—Carol Cummings Newcomb, 73, a longtime resident of Cumberland, died Dec. 26. She was born in Bath on April 8, 1939, a daughter of Charles and Beatrice Cummings. She graduated from Morse High School, class of 1957, and attended the University of Maine. On Aug. 21, 1960, she married David Newcomb and together they had […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Jan. 3
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 24-30. Fire calls 12/24 at 12:20 p.m. Power lines down on Shenandoah Lane. EMS North Yarmouth emergency services reported responding to one call from Dec. 24-30.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Another terrific sports year has come and gone
Another year of high school sports action is in the rearview mirror, but the memories will linger for a long time. Local athletes turned heads last winter, dazzled in the spring and enthralled in the autumn. With another winter season underway and the calendar now reading 2013, here’s one final look back to the thrills […]
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Yarmouth Police Beat: Jan. 3
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 24-30. Fire calls 12/26 at 6:12 p.m. Fire alarm on Spruce Point. 12/27 at 9:55 a.m. Chimney fire on North Road. 12/27 at 5:53 p.m. Fire alarm on North Road. 12/27 at 6:40 p.m. Fire alarm on Seaborne Drive. 12/28 at 9:01 p.m. Fire alarm on […]
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Jean Rioux Kosciw, 68: Loved gardening
YARMOUTH—Jean Rioux Kosciw, 68, of Yarmouth, died Dec. 26. She was at home, surrounded by her sons. Kosciw was born in Portland on May 20, 1944, a daughter of Alfred J. and Alma LaRou Rioux. When she was three years old, the Rioux family moved to Peaks Island. She attended school on Peaks Island and graduated […]
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Analysis: Political brinksmanship still threatens US economy
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers managed to avoid driving the United States over the so-called fiscal cliff with a late-night vote Tuesday. But higher taxes and brinksmanship in Washington are likely to sap strength from the fragile economy well into 2013. The House of Representatives passed emergency legislation to prevent deep spending cuts and even bigger tax […]
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States have subsidized assault rifle makers to tune of $19M
Taxpayers across the country have subsidized the manufacturers of assault rifles used in multiple mass killings.
Posted inTimes Record
Cliff averted, for now
Congress’ excruciating, extraordinary New Year’s Day approval of a compromise averting a prolonged tumble off the fiscal cliff hands President Barack Obama most of the tax boosts on the rich that he campaigned on. It also prevents House Republicans from facing blame for blocking tax cuts for most American households, though most GOP lawmakers parted […]