While the basketball tournament (see story) will get the lion’s share of attention the rest of the month, the postseason is in full swing in other sports as well and early results are promising for local athletes. At press time, Falmouth’s girls’ hockey team found itself two wins from an elusive state title. Last weekend, […]
February 2015
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Helene M. Giftos, 93: Active member of Greek community shared heritage with others
SCARBOROUGH — Helene Marie (Comas) Giftos, 93, died peacefully on Feb. 1, with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of Mary and Peter Comas, Giftos was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on Feb. 2, 1921. The family soon moved to the Portland area and became an integral part of the local Greek community, as well […]
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Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 13
Arrests 2/2 at 2:57 p.m. Jacquelyn Baptista, 30, of Soper Road, Durham, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Interstate 295 and charged with operating with a suspended or revoked license, attaching false plates and violating conditions of release. 2/7 at 4:06 p.m. Colin Winter, 32, of Western Avenue, Augusta, was arrested by Sgt. Robert […]
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Southern Meetings: Feb. 13-19
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 2/17 11 a.m. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission TH Tues. 2/17 7 p.m. 250th Anniversary Committee TH Wed. 2/18 2 p.m. Solid Waste & Recycling Planning Committee PW Bldg. Thur. 2/19 6:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees TML Thur. 2/19 7 p.m. Fort Williams Advisory Commission PW Bldg. Scarborough Tues. 2/17 9:30 a.m. […]
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Sandra White, 52
SCARBOROUGH — Sandra White, 52, of Scarborough and formerly of Pineland Center, died unexpectedly on Feb. 5. White was born Sept. 28, 1962, in Houlton, the daughter of Merlin A. and Sonya G. (Bither) White. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, including visits with her family, especially her mom; spending time with her friends, caregivers […]
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Bath Police Beat: Feb. 13
Arrests 2/6 at 11:49 p.m. Joseph Harvey, 37, of High Street, was arrested by Officer Chuck Reece on High Street on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Feb. 3-8. Fire calls 2/3 at 8:27 a.m. Odor investigation on Congress Avenue. 2/3 at 11:52 a.m. Fire alarm on […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Feb. 13
Arrests No arrests or criminal summons were reported from Feb. 3-9.
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Audrey C. Bruce, 85
BRUNSWICK — Audrey Carrie Bruce, 85, of Maquoit Road, died Jan. 29 at her home. She was born March 17, 1929, in Brunswick, the daughter of Herbert and Annie Cairns Wilson. She attended Brunswick schools, and married Way Bruce on June 7, 1947. Audrey worked as a carhop at Ernie’s for two years while she raised […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Feb. 13
Arrests 2/6 at 8:55 p.m. Nicholas Garcia, 18, of Fowler Road, was arrested on Route 77 by Officer Aaron Webster on a charge of exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Feb. 3-9. Fire calls 2/5 at 5:53 p.m. Fuel leak on Ocean House Road. 2/6 […]
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North Sports Roundup
Falmouth LL registration underway Player registration for the 2015 Falmouth Little League season is open. To register for baseball, softball or T-ball, go to active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=14607. Any registration after March 1, will be assessed a late charge of $25. Coaches are needed for the season. To register, see active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2137687. FMI, [email protected] or falmouthlittleleague.net. Freeport coaching openings Freeport […]