YARMOUTH — Yarmouth has hired its first economic development director with the hope of attracting new businesses to town. Denise Clavette of Old Orchard Beach started in the new position Jan. 26. According to the town website, Clavette’s job is to “support and enhance the features and programs of Yarmouth that make it an attractive […]
February 2015
Yarmouth man faces child pornography charge
YARMOUTH — Stefan Shaft, 23, of Glen Road, was arrested at his home on Feb. 5 by the Computer Crimes Unit of the Maine State Police on a charge of possession of child pornography. Dozens of images of child pornography were allegedly found on Shaft’s computer, and he is charged with possessing sexually explicit material […]
Falmouth farmer loses home, equipment, keepsakes to fire
FALMOUTH — A local farmer said his only option is to rebuild after fire destroyed his home and garage on Hurricane Road just before 2:30 a.m. Feb. 5. No one was hurt in the blaze, but farm equipment was destroyed and two cats remained unaccounted for this week. Doug Shores, owner of Wilshore Farm at […]
Falmouth School Board, parents still vexed by pay-to-play
FALMOUTH — If a discussion Monday was any indication, the middle and high school pay-to-participate program continues to be a source of concern for parents and school officials. Since the program’s implementation in 2009, parents, staff, and the School Board have tried to reach a solution – or at least an understanding – where sports […]
Warm-weather photos to remind us why we put up with Maine winters
It’s freezing out. Your fingers have lost feeling, your lips have developed a permanent chap, and even the liquid around your eyes has begun to turn to ice.
Big wood chip deliveries worry UMF neighbors
Quebec Street residents say they’re worried about the effect of trucks making frequent deliveries to the school’s new biomass central heating plant.
Republican lawmakers propose $2.2 million to bail out Maine’s county jails
Gov. Paul LePage has refused to allocate more money to five jails that are running deficits until governance of all county jails is changed.
Obama to send new war powers request to Congress
The president is looking for unity in the fight against the Islamic State, and passage could depend on language addressing the deployment of U.S. ground forces and limiting the geographical area.
Radio Shack’s 13 closures in Maine include 1 in Portland, 1 at mall
Twelve stores will remain here as the company, which has filed for reorganization, prepares to shut down 1,780 of its poorly performing operations by March 15.
Portland man bought blowtorch before Bangor standoff, police say
Nicholas Condon remains held on bail, accused of terrorizing two people, though the blowtorch wasn’t used.