Police in Winthrop have recovered 34 guns stolen Saturday, Aug. 14 in a burglary at Audette’s Hardware store. Video by J.B. Lawrence.
May 2014
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Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Karate students compete in tournament
Tracy’s Karate-Ju-Jitsu students from Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth recently took part in a tournament in Bucksport, where approximately 200 competitors from all over Maine and Canada vied for trophies. At the Black belt testing following the tournament, four students were promoted. Sensei Lauren Dawes and her father, Sensei John Dawes, were both promoted […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
'Life in a Jar' to be performed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — A troupe of teenagers actors from Kansas will be making their first appearances in Maine this weekend for two performances of “Life in a Jar.” The play tells the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who rescued more than 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. The play will […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
3 indicted on Falmouth felony charges
PORTLAND — Three York County men were indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury for their alleged roles in a daytime burglary, car theft and assault on Merrill Road in Falmouth earlier this year. Paul Cleary-Gagnon, 29, of Alfred; Christopher Girard, 30, of Old Orchard Beach; and Jeffery C. Poirier, 33, of Saco were all […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Cool marine air to remain in place
I know it was a long cold winter, but I didn’t like the heat yesterday. The afternoon with all that dry air and a high around 80F sapped my garden and me. Remember, the sun this time of year is about as strong as it can get, so although the calendar still says May, the […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Man arrested after ramming truck into Maryland TV station
Nobody is reported injured but the suspect, who claimed to be God, is taken for medical treatment.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth police probe campaign sign thefts
FALMOUTH — Police are investigating a report of stolen campaign signs. Town Councilor Chris Orestis, who is running for a second term, filed a police report May 9, claiming that more than 50 of his campaign signs were stolen from private and public properties throughout town. Police Department Lt. John Kilbride said thefts of political […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Quality-control issues shutter Wild Willy’s in South Portland
Under its current management, the Wild Willy’s Burger eatery in South Portland was not operating up to snuff, which is why Jim Williams, president of the restaurant chain, encouraged the owners to close up shop. On Tuesday, Williams told the Current he was surprised, however, to learn that management had not informed employees of the […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Police say report on violent gangs in Portland is wrong
Crime groups here are far different from the murderous rivals in bigger areas, officials say.