Police Chief Jack Peck speaks to the man on the phone and convinces him to meet with police and a mental health counselor.
October 2014
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators consider options for Maine elver fishing season
The possibilities range from closing the fishery to maintaining this year’s quota.
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Posted inSports
Personal conduct policy on agenda for critical NFL owners’ meetings
The focus will be on steps the league is taking to educate everyone in the league about domestic violence, and sexual assault and abuse.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats, Republicans file dueling ethics complaints
Democrats claim LePage used state resources for his campaign, while Republicans say Michaud tapped federal campaign funds
Posted inNews, Sports
New Jersey town rocked by cancellation of high school’s football season
Officials in Sayreville announced the cancellation Monday in response to allegations of harassment, of intimidation and bullying by players.
Posted inMaine, News
Donations save York County food bank from closure
York County Food Rescue, which collects donated food and distributes it to dozens of pantries will keep operating through the holidays after nearly running out of cash this week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
South Portland police: Meeting with masseuse ends in robbery
Three people are charged with robbery and criminal restraint.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
National tennis title within grasp of 13-year-old Yarmouth girl
YARMOUTH — While most teenagers are probably still sleeping, Lana Mavor gets up at 6 a.m. almost every day. The reason: she’s practicing to win the United States Tennis Association National Regional Tournament this weekend. The 13-year-old Yarmouth girl will be competing in the 14-and-under division of the tournament in Hartford, Connecticut, from Oct. 11-13. […]
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Yarmouth to take another look at railroad quiet zones
YARMOUTH — The Town Council will revisit the possibility of creating quiet zones for railroad crossings. At an operations committee meeting Monday, councilors decided they would put the issue on their November workshop agenda. The council last November rejected the establishment of quiet zones, which would prohibit trains from using their horns as they approach […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Royal River dredging to begin Oct. 14
YARMOUTH — The dredging of the Royal River is scheduled to begin Oct. 14, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday. The original haul route of the dredged material has been revised and a new map can be found by following a link on the town’s website. The project will be completed by April […]