Greater Portland Auditions New Women’s Chorale, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 4, 5 & 12, Woodford’s Church, Portland. Sign up at portlandcommunitychorus.org/audition-request-form1.html. Sight reading is a prerequisite. Exhibits Photographer France Shea, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, through December. Holiday Art Exhibit, Cia cafe, 72 Ocean St., South Portland. Locally made paintings, pottery, cards, jewelry and YES Art […]
December 2016
The 2016 sports year was one to remember-Northern edition
Local high school sports athletes set a high standard again in 2016. Whether the season was winter, spring or fall, triumph was the theme and there were countless memorable moments. With another winter season underway and a new year upon us, here’s one final look back at the thrills that made up the year just […]
Community Calendar: Dec. 28-Jan. 8
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 12/31 Polar Bear Dip, 5K race to help fight climate change. Be bold in the cold with a plunge and/or a walk/run in Portland’s East End, https://friendraising2.donorpro.com/campaigns/217. Family-friendly café at New Year Gorham will benefit robotics team from Falmouth and Gorham high schools. Proceeds from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will be used for an upcoming […]
Freeport Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests 12/22 at 7:44 p.m. Andrea Rice, 41, of Royal Avenue, was arrested on Royal Avenue by Officer Malcolm Marshall on a charge of violating conditions of release. Summonses 12/20 at 12:18 p.m. Wayne Richmond, 66, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Nathan Leger on a charge of […]
Northern Meetings: Dec. 29 to Jan. 6
Falmouth Tues. 1/3 5:30 pm FEIC TH Tues. 1/3 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 1/4 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Freeport Tues. 1/3 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Thur. 1/5 7 p.m. Board of Appeals TH North Yarmouth Thur. 12/29 4 p.m. Town Office Renovation Committee TO Thur. 12/29 7 p.m. Wescustogo Building & […]
The 2016 sports year was one to remember-Portland edition
Local high school sports athletes set a high standard again in 2016. Whether the season was winter, spring or fall, triumph was the theme and there were countless memorable moments. With another winter season underway and a new year upon us, here’s one final look back at the thrills that made up the year just […]
North Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 19-25. Fire calls 12/22 at 4:40 p.m. Hazardous materials on Memorial Highway. 12/22 at 5:48 p.m. Fire on Cumberland Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to two calls from Dec. 19-25.
Cumberland Police Beat: Dec. 29
Arrests 12/18 at 6:13 a.m. Connor Fitzsimmons, 27, of Elm Street, Topsham, was arrested by Officer Antonio Ridge on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 12/17 at 11 p.m. A 16-year-old female, of Cumberland, was issued a summons by Officer Antonio Ridge on Blanchard Road on a charge […]
NHL roundup: Crosby scores again as Penguins top Devils, 5-2
Sidney Crosby scores a goal in a fourth straight game.
Tuesday’s college roundup: Wake Forest ends a tumultuous year with bowl win
The Demon Deacons are not distracted by scandal, beating Temple 34-26 in the Military Bowl, 34-26