Arrests South Portland Police arrest logs were not available at The Forecaster deadline. Fire calls 12/13 at 8:54 a.m. Smoke detector activation on Western Avenue. 12/13 at 11:47 a.m. Alarm system activation on Highland Avenue. 12/13 at 8:37 p.m. Smoke odor investigation on Pleasant Road. 12/15 at 4:03 p.m. Unintentional transmission of alarm on John […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Dec. 23
Arrests 12/17 at 10:19 a.m. George Gautreau, 63, of Wilton Lane, was arrested on Wilton Lane by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of domestic violence assault. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 13-19. Fire calls 12/13 at 8:32 p.m. Investigation on Belfield Road. 12/16 at 9:52 a.m. Chimney fire on Robinhood Road. […]
Topsham Police Beat: Dec. 23
Arrests 12/15 at 4:27 p.m. Shelly Sands, 35, of Post Road, Bowdoinham, was arrested by Officer Gabrielle Mathieu on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 13-18. Paint it black 12/15 at 9:16 p.m. Officer Bruce Swanson responded to reported vehicle vandalism on […]
Hoops and hockey excitement underway
(Ed. Note: For the complete Greely-Yarmouth boys’ basketball, Greely-Yarmouth and Yarmouth-Waynflete girls’ basketball and Falmouth-Scarborough and Yarmouth-Brunswick boys’ hockey game stories, with photos, see theforecaster.net) The basketball and ice hockey seasons are well underway and there have been some positive signs in the early going for local teams. Here’s an overview: Boys’ basketball Falmouth’s defending […]
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Mt. Ararat boys’ hockey rallies to win
Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse scores two goals in the third to beat Lawrence/Skowhegan.
Boys’ hockey: Lewiston tops Scarborough in rematch of state final
The Blue Devils use three second-period goals to rally past the Red Storm, 4-2.
NHL roundup: For Jagr, second place may as well be first
Jaromir Jagr is about to pass Mark Messier in career points, but knows he’ll always be behind the Great One.
Wednesday’s college roundup: No. 10 Louisville edges No. 6 Kentucky
Quentin Snider scores a career-high 22 points in the Cardinals’ 73-70 victory.
Top colleges’ desire for diversity increases pressure on applicants
Some officials worry that international enrollment could be nearing an unacceptable level at some schools by potentially crowding out qualified U.S. students.
Portland parents tell city, school officials school bond can’t wait
They want the city to fully fund a $60 million bond to upgrade four elementary schools in Portland.