Andrew Balcer, 17, is accused of killing his parents, Antonio and Alice, early Monday in their Winthrop home, but a probable cause affidavit giving further details has been sealed.
November 2016
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fishermen say they’ll appeal mandate to pay at-sea monitors
A federal district court judge ruled in July that it was legal to require fishermen to pay for the monitors, who can cost hundreds of dollars per day.
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Falmouth School Board to focus on technology
FALMOUTH — The School Board’s next workshop will more closely resemble a science fair or trade show, with presentations and exhibits focusing on the role technology plays in education. The event will be held 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in the high school auditorium. Following a presentation, subgroups will split up for discussions. Attendees can expect […]
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Cumberland council to vote on fire station expansion
CUMBERLAND — The Town Council is scheduled to vote on whether to move ahead with expansion plans at the nearly 50-year-old Central Fire Station. The panel on Nov. 14 may also enact on a moratorium on retail marijuana establishments, depending on the outcome of a Nov. 8 statewide referendum. The fire station project, which would […]
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Falmouth forum aims to connect with native Mainers
FALMOUTH — Residents will have the opportunity to learn about the relationship between native people and non-native people during an upcoming workshop. Presented by the Maine-Wabanaki Reconciliation-Engagement-Advocacy-Change-Healing organization, the workshop will be held 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The location will be provided to those who register. Barbara Kates, the organization’s Maine community organizer, said […]
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Cumberland church goes greener with window inserts, solar panels
CUMBERLAND — From window insulation to solar panels, members of the Cumberland Congregational Church are looking to button their building up and educate the community about how to do it, too. The 282 Main St. church has an active “green team,” group coordinator Cumberland resident Lalla Carothers said in an interview Oct. 27. Carothers said […]
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Winthrop teen charged with killing parents was close with his mother
Described as ‘a very good kid,’ Andrew Balcer, 17, of Winthrop is ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation as a suspect in the deaths of his parents.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama tells ‘spooky story’ to Samantha Bee: ‘Trump could be president’
His late-night appearance is among many in recent weeks in which he urges young people to vote in the presidential election.
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Sports Roundup
Falmouth hires new boys’ lacrosse coach David Barton has been hired as the new boys’ lacrosse coach at Falmouth High School, replacing Mike LeBel, whose contract was not renewed after he led the Yachtsmen to the Class B title last June. Barton most recently coached the Edward Little boys’ team and is the President-Elect of […]
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Soccer teams still dreaming of Gold Balls-Northern edition
Yarmouth freshman Caroline Grant knocks home a rebound during the Clippers’ 3-1 win over Cape Elizabeth in Saturday’s Class B South semifinal. Yarmouth advanced to its first regional final since 2007. Yarmouth’s Eric LaBrie and Greely’s Chris Borden fight for possession during the Clippers’ dramatic 3-2, come-from-behind overtime win in Saturday’s Class B South semifinals. […]