Few people like to admit their age is affecting them. However, as we age, certain abilities become compromised, and it may no longer be practical for aging men and women to remain in their homes, or at least live there alone. Comfortable living alone may be a signal to an older adult that he or […]
February 2015
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Adelaide I. Moore, 87
YARMOUTH — Adelaide (“Addie”) Inez Moore, 87, formerly of Freeport, died at Coastal Manor on Feb. 10. She was born in Freeport on Oct. 13, 1927, a daughter of Margaret (Murray) Pratt and Albert E. Gould. She attended Freeport schools and Freeport High School, and eventually received her GED in 1985 while living in Alaska. She […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Feb. 19
Arrests 2/8 at 2:56 a.m. Mohamed A. Ashkir, 28, of Valley Street, Portland, was arrested at an undisclosed location by Officer Kurt Fegan on charges of operating under the influence, failure to stop for an officer, failure to provide correct name, address and date of birth, and violating conditions of release. 2/8 at 3 p.m. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Habitat hosts meetings for prospective homeowners
PORTLAND — A series of meetings for applicants interested in buying Habitat for Humanity homes in Freeport and Scarborough continue Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland office, 659 Warren Ave. The meetings will cover ownership requirements and qualifications, and how to apply. Those interested in attending are advised to arrive […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Chebeague Island Police Beat: Feb. 19
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 9-15.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Feb. 19-25
Chebeague Island Thur. 2/19 7 p.m. Planning Board IH Sat. 2/21 8:30 a.m. Planning Board IH Sat. 2/21 9 a.m. Board of Selectmen (Workshop) IH Mon. 2/23 4:30 p.m. Cemetery Committee FS Wed. 2/25 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen IH Cumberland Mon. 2/23 7 p.m. Town Council TH Falmouth Mon. 2/23 8:30 a.m. Community Development […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland, Red Claws to extend Expo lease; Thompson's Point move still expected
PORTLAND — Despite an agreement to extend the Maine Red Claws’ lease for up to 10 years and upgrade seats at the Portland Exposition Building, the developer of Thompson’s Point still expects the pro basketball team to become part of the 32-acre project along the Fore River. “I think it is a very smart business […]
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Joan M. Banks, 86: Golf champion was active in local churches, dental practice
CUMBERLAND — Joan M. Banks, 86, formerly of Cumberland Center, died Feb. 12 at her residence in Saco. She was born in Leicester, Massachusetts, on April 16, 1928, a daughter of Michael F. (Frank) and Helen (O’Brien) McGauley. She graduated from Leicester High School in the class of 1946. On Nov. 3, 1954, she married John […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 19
Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from Feb. 10-16. Fire calls 2/10 at 2:58 a.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Pownal Road. 2/11 at 4:34 p.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Evergreen Drive. 2/13 at 8:10 a.m. Alarm call on Elmwood Drive. 2/13 at 3:19 p.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Lunt Road. 12/13 at 5:54 […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Feb. 19
Arrests 2/7 at 6:33 p.m. Julie Buckley, 47, of Amy Lane, was arrested by Officer Ryan Martin on Amy Lane and charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, operating under the influence and violating conditions of release. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Feb. 2-8. Fire calls 2/6 at 9:09 a.m. […]